Launchpad Playful Preschool: Enrollment Now Open
What if preschool followed your child’s curiosity—and play wasn’t a break from learning, but the foundation of it?
For more than three decades, the Building for Kids has helped children build confidence, curiosity, and resilience through play-based learning experiences. Along the way, we’ve often heard the question from families and community members: “Have you ever thought about starting a preschool?”
After years of exploring the idea and learning alongside families and childcare experts in our community, we’re excited to bring this vision to life with Launchpad Playful Preschool—a new preschool experience for children ages 3–5 opening this fall!
This unique care program focuses on the power of open-ended, child-directed play. Throughout the year, children will explore a series of immersive themes that invite deeper engagement and exploration. As they play, they will develop skills across multiple areas of growth while pursuing their curiosity.
Launchpad will be led by experienced members of the Building for Kids education team, including educators who have helped guide and grow our Jr. Explorers program. Through participating in our current programs, families have already seen the impact of this play-based approach. One parent shared:
“This spring we put our son in Jr. Explorers, and we were just blown away by how much his language and problem-solving skills developed in just a few months. We are incredibly excited for this preschool and believe it will help fill an important need in our community.”
The new preschool will be located on the third floor of First 5 Fox Valley’s Family Resource Center—right across the street from the Building for Kids—allowing Launchpad learners to take frequent fields trips to the museum! Families can choose the schedule that works best for them, with morning or afternoon options available 2, 3, or 5 days each week.
We’re excited to welcome our first group of Launchpad learners this fall! Become a part of our very first group by enrolling your child and securing your spot for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about schedule options, cost, and how to enroll at the link below.
Click here to learn more and enroll in Launchpad Playful Preschool!
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