The Holistic Play School
Holistic Play School, 5768 Rte 25A, Suite S, Wading River, NY 11792
About
The Holistic Play School offers open-ended play and exploration, small group activities and creative projects, and outdoor time when weather and conditions allow. The program is a half-day preschool and homeschool enrichment program that uses child-led, play-based learning in a slower-paced, play-centered experience. Programs are intentionally designed as half-day experiences that prioritize creativity, connection, and meaningful play and are not a full-day childcare program.
• Schedule: Morning Half-Day Preschool; Homeschool Enrichment (Afternoons); half-day preschool program; half-day experiences
Founded as A Bloom Approach, the program has grown and evolved into The Holistic Play School. The mission of The Holistic Play School states that it embraces a child-centered approach that emphasizes experiential learning and that it believes children learn best through play and exploration, which fosters creativity, problem-solving skills, and a love for learning. The program describes its staff as play professionals who are dedicated to nurturing each child's growth and development. The Holistic Play School lists core values of Family, Fun, Authentic, Nurturing, and Innovative and notes that it believes in creating a supportive community where families feel welcome and valued. It offers seasonal programs, summer experiences, and special events throughout the year and describes itself as best for families looking for a half-day program, parents seeking a play-based, child-led environment, homeschool families looking for afternoon enrichment, and children who thrive in small, calm group settings. The program notes that it is an alternative to traditional full-day childcare and is not designed for families needing full-day childcare, parents seeking a traditional academic schedule, or drop-in or extended-hour care needs.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
• Schedule: Morning Half-Day Preschool; Homeschool Enrichment (Afternoons); half-day preschool program; half-day experiences
Founded as A Bloom Approach, the program has grown and evolved into The Holistic Play School. The mission of The Holistic Play School states that it embraces a child-centered approach that emphasizes experiential learning and that it believes children learn best through play and exploration, which fosters creativity, problem-solving skills, and a love for learning. The program describes its staff as play professionals who are dedicated to nurturing each child's growth and development. The Holistic Play School lists core values of Family, Fun, Authentic, Nurturing, and Innovative and notes that it believes in creating a supportive community where families feel welcome and valued. It offers seasonal programs, summer experiences, and special events throughout the year and describes itself as best for families looking for a half-day program, parents seeking a play-based, child-led environment, homeschool families looking for afternoon enrichment, and children who thrive in small, calm group settings. The program notes that it is an alternative to traditional full-day childcare and is not designed for families needing full-day childcare, parents seeking a traditional academic schedule, or drop-in or extended-hour care needs.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
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