Playcare School Readiness Center

Thank you to Inverness Fire Department for bringing the truck down for us to explore! Our kiddos here at Playcare were ecstatic that they got to sit in the truck and bring home their very own fireman hat!

Thank you to Miss Amiee from the Citrus County Library System for visiting our school! We had so much fun reading, singing and learning about bugs with you! Playcare can't wait to have you back!

Helping Kids Build Self-Regulation Skills

Teaching Toddlers Gentle Hands: Simple Tips for Kind Touches ✨

Animal Yoga Fun for Toddlers 😅✨

Stretch like a cat
(arch your back).

Hop like a frog
(squat and jump).

Wag like a dog
(hips in the air).

Roar like a lion
(kneel and stretch).

Slither like a snake
(lie and push up).

Reach like a giraffe
(stretch arms up).

Balance like a flamingo
(stand on one leg).

Stomp like an elephant
(lift knees high).

Flap like a bird
(wave your arms).

Waddle like a duck
(squat and step).

Swim like a fish
(lift chest and arms).

Buzz like a bee
(hum and breathe).

Sway like a monkey
(swing side to side).

Gallop like a horse
(run in place).

We love our friends and we love our school! Happy Valentine's Day from Playcare!

90% of a child’s brain develops before age 5.

Early childhood educators shape how kids see the world and who they become. Imagine if we were paid what we’re truly worth for making such a big difference.🫨

Need a little help paying for child care?

The School Readiness Program might be just what you need! It helps working families cover the cost of early learning so you can stay on track and the little ones can start school ready to shine ✨

Let’s help your child grow, learn, and thrive from the very start! 💫 For more information visit https://www.elc-naturecoast.org/sr .

Sing & Speak: Songs for Speech Development 🗣️ ✨

It’s is time! 🎉

We’re officially issuing VPK Certificates of Eligibility for the 2026–2027 school year 📚✨

Sign up today through our website and check this off your list early! https://www.elc-naturecoast.org/vpk

Let the learning and fun begin! 💙🍎

📚🇺🇸 Happy Literacy Week, Florida!

We are so excited to kick off Literacy Week 2026 as we celebrate Read, White, and Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America!

All week long, we’ll be sharing fun, meaningful activities you can incorporate in your classrooms to help promote early literacy, language development, and a love for reading.

Our featured book for Literacy Week is “What Is America?” by Michelle Medlock Adams.

📖 Save the Date!
Join us here on Facebook Live on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST for a special read-aloud of “What Is America?” with preschoolers ages 3–5.

Let’s read, learn, and celebrate together all week long! 🎉📖