Play Mountain Place

Play Mountain Place Where children are free to play and learn!

09/29/2026

Today, students took on “Ew, what is that?” this month, feeling their way through mystery bags and working together to guess what was inside. Our oldest students stepped up as leaders, guiding our youngest and writing down every guess. Turn your volume on to hear more from yard teacher Wren about this fun activity she did with the students!

Our All-School Parent Meeting brought our community together in the newly refreshed Phyllis House for a warm welcome, st...
09/25/2026

Our All-School Parent Meeting brought our community together in the newly refreshed Phyllis House for a warm welcome, staff and board introductions, and group time with teachers and fellow parents.

“It was wonderful to be together to launch the year, be reminded of all the resources we offer our families, and meet together in our groups.” — Joe, Director of Play Mountain Place

Yesterday was the first day of school, and our yards came alive with it! Big hugs at drop off, new friendships climbing ...
09/10/2026

Yesterday was the first day of school, and our yards came alive with it! Big hugs at drop off, new friendships climbing trees together, block towers taking shape, and plenty of water play to beat the heat. Little ones got their first taste of what a year of play based learning holds.

Welcome to Play Mountain Place, we are so glad you’re here✨

Our teachers are gearing up for the first day of school next week and they couldn’t be more excited! We can’t wait to we...
09/04/2026

Our teachers are gearing up for the first day of school next week and they couldn’t be more excited! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Wednesday!

Teaching teams have been hard at work getting everything ready for our students, with a few fun updates in store 👀

We ask children to explore, choose, and be heard. Nine values guide how we love and respect every child, honor their voi...
09/03/2026

We ask children to explore, choose, and be heard. Nine values guide how we love and respect every child, honor their voice, and build a just and peaceful world, one day at play at a time.

Swipe ⬅️ to see our philosophy in action. Learn more by visiting our website at playmountain.org.

Our summer, in motion. Scroll ➡️We can’t wait for the new school year to begin and to see our village soon!
08/14/2026

Our summer, in motion. Scroll ➡️

We can’t wait for the new school year to begin and to see our village soon!

Over the weekend, Mountain Yard teacher Bonnie and Director Joe headed to the Mar Vista Farmers Market to share what mak...
07/30/2026

Over the weekend, Mountain Yard teacher Bonnie and Director Joe headed to the Mar Vista Farmers Market to share what makes Play Mountain Place so special and the community showed up! From alumni families to former teachers to current parents, it was a beautiful reminder of our special community🧡 Thank you to the Mar Vista Farmers Market for having us!

07/29/2026

River is heading to middle school! “I’m excited to leave, but I’m also kind of sad.” Sometimes the best places are the ones that are hardest to leave. Watch River’s final thoughts about what made Play Mountain Place unforgettable. 💛

07/15/2026

Zephyr is heading to middle school! From surviving COVID to becoming a chess legend, Zephyr leaves Play Mountain with a lifetime of memories and we couldn’t be more proud. Listen to Zephyr’s final thoughts about Play Mountain Place here!

06/10/2026

Last week, we gathered to celebrate our graduating class as they complete their nursery through elementary journey and carry everything they’ve learned here out into the world. As Director Joe reminded us with the words of educator Keesa Marks, “Childhood is sacred, nature is restorative, play is revolutionary.” For 75 years, that has been our north star and this graduating class carries it forward beautifully. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and to the extraordinary teachers who show up every single day to make the magic happen. 🎓

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