Play Haven Child Care

10/06/2026

Something exciting is coming…

As we get ready to open our doors to Play Haven, we’d love for your family to be part of it!

Join our waitlist today! 🎉

Whether you’re looking for care for your little one now or planning ahead, joining our waitlist is a great way to stay in the loop and secure your spot as we get closer to opening. Our center will offer:

✨ Quality, nurturing childcare
✨ A safe and welcoming environment
✨ Opportunities to learn, play, and grow
✨ Care designed with your child and family in mind

📋 Want to join the waitlist? Check out our website:
https://playhavenchildcare.com/waitlist/

We can’t wait to meet your family and welcome you to our childcare community! 💛

10/01/2026

More from our groundbreaking on Tuesday! 🪏

Thank you again to Lakin Foundation for your generous donation and SWIPCO-Southwest Iowa Planning Council for assisting us in securing the CBDG grant!

Also shoutout to TS Construction for your great work so far! 🙌🏼

09/30/2026

Yesterday we enjoyed a break from the rain and held our ground breaking ceremony. It was a joy to share space with people that are making our Play Haven dreams come true!

Representatives from the following joined our ceremony: The Charles E. Lakin Foundation, SWIPCO, Peace Haven, The City of Walnut, TS Construction, HGM Associates

Shout out to Fire and Flour Bakery for the yummy treats

Thank you to all who were able to attend ❤️

09/28/2026

Big things to come! 🎉

09/22/2026

Construction is in full swing at Play Haven! 🚧🦺

Here’s a look at the work being done behind the scenes:

09/22/2026

🚨 Reminder!! 🚨

All Play Haven orders for Zipp's Pizzaria are due October 1st! Check out our google form to secure your yummy pizzas now! 🍕

Thank you for supporting Play Haven Child Care through your pizza order! Zipps Pizzas will be available 3-4 weeks after the order closes. Stay tuned for information regarding pizza pickup!

09/17/2026

Here are the details for our fundraiser!
With renovations in wing 7 underway, we are now raising funds to buy the furniture, fittings, and fixtures that will help make Play Haven a welcoming place for the children. We are excited to announce that we are working with Zipp's Pizzaria for this fundraiser. Please fill out the Google form to place your Zipp's Pizza order by October 1st.
*Payment must received by October 1st via check to one of our board members, or Venmo
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSci1S7d4tUmF5iCjQpmrIl2tWnME9QlLiu97GSFwjfZoHHFPA/viewform

09/16/2026

Today is the day!

We have been working on Play Haven Child Care since late 2022 and today, construction starts!! We are BEYOND excited, and can’t wait for these next steps. Watch our page to follow the construction progress and important dates you won’t want to miss!!

07/27/2026

Hey Everyone!

We will be set up on Antique City Dr from 1-4 on Saturday, August 22nd for Sauerkraut Day! Come check us out for:

• Bubbles 🫧
• Face painting 🎨
• Water tattoos 💦

We can’t wait to see you all!

07/06/2026

We're Hiring: Executive Director

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on children, families, and the future of rural Iowa?

Play Haven Child Care is seeking a passionate, visionary Executive Director to help launch and lead our nonprofit child care center in Walnut, Iowa.

This isn't just another job, it's an opportunity to build something from the ground up. As our founding Executive Director, you'll help shape a high-quality early childhood program that will serve up to 60 children and provide a vital resource for families across southwest Iowa.

We're looking for someone who:
• Is passionate about early childhood education and child development
• Is excited about building and growing a new organization
• Is a collaborative, strategic, and inspiring leader
• Is committed to strengthening rural communities and supporting working families

If you're ready to help create brighter futures for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

View the full job description and apply here:
https://playhavenchildcare.com/careers/

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with your friends, colleagues, and professional networks. Together, we can build something truly special for the children and families of Walnut and the surrounding communities.

Executive Director Overview The Play Haven Child Care Center (PHCC) was established in 2022 to […]