Playful Minds Learning Center

Playful Minds Learning Center offers an Infant Program for ages 4 weeks to 15 months, a Toddler Program for ages 15 months to 2 years 9 months, and a Preschool Program for ages 2 years 9 months to 5.0 years. It also offers a Before/After School Program for children enrolled in kindergarten through 13 years, with before-school hours from 6:30am to 8:30am and after-school hours from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Vacation weeks and summer camp are available for children enrolled in kindergarten through 13 years, with a schedule from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Programs

• Infant Program — 4 weeks-15 months
• Toddler Program — 15 months-2 years 9 months
• Preschool Program — 2 years 9 months to 5.0 years
• Before/After School Program — 5.0 years and enrolled in kindergarten-13 years · Before School: 6:30am-8:30am; After School: 2:30pm-5:30pm
• Vacation weeks and summer camp — 5.0 years and enrolled in kindergarten to 13 years · 8:00am-4:00pm · $80–$325 per week · Early Arrival Hours: 6:30am-8:00am, $50/week. Extended Care Hours: 4:00pm-5:30pm, $50/week. Daily Rate: 8:00am-4:00pm, $80/day.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–13 years old
• Price range: $80–$325 per week
• Facility hours: 6:30am-5:30pm

About the provider

The program’s mission states that it aims to gently foster and guide a child’s love of learning while supporting development in all areas. It says the program uses a nurturing, structured, and creative environment, and it describes an early foundation for developing positive skills and confidence for life.

All locations offer Private Pay, Voucher and Food Programs. Select locations offer Transportation. Private pay and Vouchers are accepted. For summer programs, breakfast is included daily; bring a cold lunch in a bag with an ice pack. Food deliveries are not allowed, meals cannot be heated up, and there is a NO-NUT policy. Extended hours are available for an additional cost. Not all programs offer part-time care (not offered for infant program). Summer Camp is held in Chicopee only with optional busing from State Street to Chicopee for families who need it.

Last updated September 2, 2026.