Our Play-Based Preschool's Mission
Play Collective Preschool's mission is to cultivate an environment where children thrive through uninhibited self-expression and joyful exploration. We prioritize fostering a sense of safety, belonging, and empowerment, enabling each child to blossom authentically. Our play-based preschool is committed to providing an enriching environment where free play nurtures curiosity, creativity, and emotional intelligence, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Serving Families In The Metro West Area With Children Aged Two To Six
YOUR CHILD'S MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
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The highest quality child care with a focus on free play and child led learning.
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Our maximum adult to student ratio is one to seven.
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Access to our private online group for members of our preschool.
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Easy online enrollment process.
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Access to digital communication, including sharing of digital media of your child's day, along with text support.
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A tight knit community of families that value the importance of freedom and play in childhood.
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Community gatherings.
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The peace of mind knowing that your child is safe, happy, and well cared for in your absence.
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AND MORE! 🎉🎉🎉
How To Know If Play Collective Is For You:
If you have children between the ages of 2 & 6, and your family values free play and child led learning, you've come to the right place. Play Collective Preschool will provide your child with a fun, safe, and healthy play-based learning environment, giving you the peace of mind you need to know they are happy and thriving while they're at school. The bulk of their time is spent outdoors jumping in puddles, making mud pies, going on nature walks, and enjoying the fresh air and sunlight. So send them with all the necessary gear to enjoy our play yard and nature trails year round!
Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
I'm so confident that your family will LOVE Play Collective Preschool, that we will offer you a full refund after your child's first visit if you aren't completely satisfied with their care. Just let me know what aspect of my programming isn't working for your family. I'm always open to feedback and suggestions from the families I serve.
What To Expect:
At Play Collective we believe that children learn best through free play. The children are able to play freely in an enriched environment with the emotional support they need when difficult interactions or situations arise. Each afternoon the children are presented with an invitation to play, which helps address age appropriate academic skills in a way that doesn't feel forced. Our preschool play curriculum was written by the owner and is available to purchase if families would like to also create invitations to play with their children at home.
Each day is broken up into chunks, and transitions between these blocks of time are also an opportunity for the children to work on other important skills, such as following multi step directions, self responsibility, and contributing to the functioning of the community. Many procedures are in place to help the children increase independence in a way that feels natural.
Play Collective Preschool
is closed on the following dates:
Labor Day 9/1/25
Columbus Day 10/13/25
Veteran's Day 11/11/25
Thanksgiving Break 11/27/25-11/28/25
Winter Break 12/22/25-1/2/26
February Break 2/16/26-2/20/26
April Break 4/20/26-4/24/26
Memorial Day 5/25/26
Last Day of School 6/19/26
Summer Session of 2026
7/6/26-8/21/26
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A Peek Into Our World
Meet the Owner
Rebecca Negron, M.S.Ed.
Hey Mama! I'm Becky. I'm a fellow parent, licensed special educator, and passionate believer in freedom in childhood. I attended Simmons University where I received a Master's degree in Special Education with a focus on Assistive Technology. I graduated at the top of my class, receiving their prestigious Mary Carlisle Holmes book award for excellence in the field of special education. (Beep beep!) I also hold a Bachelor's in Psychology with minors in Family Studies and American Sign Language from UNH, where I graduated with honors.
I left my job as a public school teacher after the birth of her daughter, when standardized education began to no longer resonate with me. Lessons in motherhood quickly taught me about the importance of play and autonomy in childhood, leading me down a path of self-discovery and entrepreneurship.
I am a certified children's yoga instructor and also got certified with Mindful Schools before opening a children's yoga studio in 2019. Through my work within the world of special education alongside my yoga practice, I gained a deep understanding of the importance of the relationship between my inner and outer worlds.
Play Collective Preschool opened in fall of 2021, when I transitioned away from teaching children's yoga to providing play-based childcare with a focus on the importance of child led learning. By way of my lifestyle, I encourage families to let go of unreasonable expectations of themselves and their children, and help them embrace the power of play while practicing self compassion.
It is my intention to help build a community where children can thrive and families feel supported, so together we can mold the next generation of leaders who can help create a better world.