The Playing Field offers the highest level of early care and education to children from varied socio-economic backgrounds.

A young child may spend 10,000 hours in a group child care program. These early years form the foundations for how the child view themself, relates to others, manages emotions, and learns. During these formative years, there is no place for anything less than quality care and early education. Unfortunately, only ten percent of US children attending child care are enrolled in centers that meet the standards for high quality.

The Playing Field has created a model for access in early education by offering the highest level of care and making that care available to all families.

As we break the barriers to access of quality early education, we have formed partnerships to support adult family members in breaking their own barriers.

We have long partnered with The Road Home to offer quality child care to families impacted by housing insecurity. We also partner with the Department of Workforce Development to offer paid apprenticeships in early childhood education. We are currently working with Plumbers Union Local 75 to offer onsite child care and training in the skilled trades.