Our Playgroups

Natural Stages of Play

The Early Learning Institutes’s Play Groups Program is dedicated to providing and promoting Developmental Services, Education, and Support to young children and their families within a play-based, social environment. The staff at Early Learning Institute (ELI) believes that most children grow and learn in all areas of development through the natural stages of play and through their social interactions. Providing the opportunity for a community based play group in a nurturing and educationally enriched environment supports this philosophy. ELI playgroups allow children to expand on their developmental skills in a social setting supported by such multi-disciplinary staff as early childhood educators, therapists and community inclusion.

Schedule of our Playgroups

(*) Indicates the group is in-person.

ELI Playgroups are offered Monday-Friday depending on availability. Please contact us for more information!

*Two School!

*Wee Explore!

*Scribbles & Giggles 

Laugh & giggle-Squish & squiggle- Dance and sing-Paint almost anything! Play & pretend- Make a new friend- Create & explore- And come back for more!!

Scribbles and Giggles is a unique social play group that offers playful interactions focused on art based activities involving a wide array of sensory materials and tactile exploration for children between the ages of 18 -36 months old.

*Wee Play

Laugh and giggle – Squish and squiggle – Dance and sing – Paint (almost) everything – Cook and bake – Learn from mistakes – Play and pretend – Make a new friend – Create and explore – And come back for MORE!!

Educationally based playgroups offer a child and his/her family the opportunity to meet and interact with other children and families in a safe and supportive environment.

Through creative games and activities, children have the chance to practice their developing social, problem solving and motor skills. A variety of special focus groups have been designed to enhance, augment, and expand a child and family’s early intervention experience.

ELI also offers playgroups for typically developing birth to 3 year olds within the community setting. These groups have slots saved specifically for children with special needs in order to provide an integrated experience for all the children.

*Juntos Jugamos

A predominately Spanish speaking social play group for children with special needs. This group offers a safe and nurturing environment for children and their primary caregivers where they can explore and discover their emerging developmental skills, their environment, play activities and peer relationships. Family support, networking and education within the nuclear and community settings are also strong components of this group. This class is co-taught by Child Development Specialists.

Building Blocks and Bridges

ZOOM CLASS!

This group is for children ages ~ 16-30 months. This group offers a safe and nurturing environment for children and their primary caregivers where they can explore and discover their emerging developmental skills through their environment, meaningful play activities, and peer relationships.

Family support, networking and education within the nuclear and community settings are also strong components of this group.
This class is co-taught by Child Development Specialists.

Our Location

Santa Rosa Office:

2300 Northpoint Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA, United States, 95407