GMVCC is part of the King County Play & Learn Network, coordinated by Child Care Resources. The King County Play & Learn Network supports our Play & Learn Toddler Time and Co-op Preschool programs in several ways including facilitator training and curriculum development. We strive to support parents as their children’s first caregivers and give them the opportunity to connect with resources they need to nurture their child’s development. Our programs build community among parents as well as children by inviting parent involvement through an array of parent-child programs, celebrations, social and recreational programs for the whole family, and through parent and family education programs.
Toddler Time
A Play & Learn Drop In Program
Have fun in our indoor playground and meet other parents and caregivers. Children enjoy the small and large toys, bikes, art and music. Our resource table offers information and community activities for children, families and parents. Snacks and juice are provided. Our summer program Toddler Time in the Park will return on Fridays in 2010. Join the fun in area parks!
Age Requirement: 0 - 5 years with parent or caregiver.
Toddler Time is a drop-in program. Parents and caregivers are responsible for supervising their children at all times.
Gracie Hansen Toddler Time is closed whenever the Tahoma School District is closed. Please check our website for schedule changes and updates.
Tuesday/Thursday Toddler Time 9:30 - 11:30 am at GMVCC is closed August 3 - August 13, 2010 due to hall and kitchen renovations.
For program information and sponsorship opportunities, please email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.
| Date | Time | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuesdays & Thursdays All year long! |
9:30 - 11:30 am |
Greater Maple Valley Community Center |
$3 per family |
Mondays & Fridays May 14 is last day at Gracie for the season. We'll be back in the fall! GH TT is closed whenever the Tahoma School District is closed. |
9:30 - 11:30 am |
Gracie Hansen Community Center at Ravensdale Park |
$3 per family |
Play & Learn School Readiness Co-op
Supporting parents as their children’s first teacher
Play and Learn School Readiness Co-op is a semi-structured play time for 2½ - 5 year olds with a parent or caregiver. Age-appropriate, hands-on activities promote cognitive, social, emotional and physical development, and emphasize early literacy and school readiness. Art, music, science, math and story time are offered, and facilitated parent and caregiver discussion time is included.
Due to the popularity of Play & Learn, we now offer two classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Both classes are available for children ages 2 ½ - 5. Our Blue Class will be offered from 12:45 to 2:15 pm. The Green Class from 2:30 - 3:20 pm may be more appropriate for the younger children on this age range due to attention span and nap time conflicts. Please contact instructor for additional information.
View photos of our Play & Learn field trip to Maple Valley Fire Station 80. Thank you to Fire fighter Drew Erickson who gave us such a wonderful tour and to the Maple Valley Reporter for publishing the photo slideshow!
Play and Learn is currently collecting the following household items: 1) Colored tissue paper, 2) Cookie cutters, 3) Stickers, 4) Christmas wrapping paper. Drop-off your donations during any Children & Family program or anytime at the GMVCC front desk.
Age Requirement: 2½ - 5 years
For program information email Brandy or call 425-432-1272.
| Session | Tuesdays & Thursdays | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Session 1 Session 2
Blue Class Green Class |
Sep 14, 2010 - Jan 27, 2011 Feb 01, 2011 - Jun 14, 2011
12:45 - 2:15 pm 2:30 - 3:20 pm |
GMVCC GMVCC |
Pre-registration required. 10% discount for siblings
Only $155 per session Only $95 per session |
Children's Hospital Valentine Drive
Make a child’s Valentine wish come true!
Donate valentine cards and toys to our second annual Play & Learn Children’s Hospital Valentine Drive. All donations must be received at the Community Center before Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
Visit Seattle Children's Hospital to view their Toys for Patients Program Wish List.
For program information email Brandy or call 425-432-1272.
Children & Family Programs Wish List
At amazon.com
Do you prefer to shop online? The Children and Families Program has made it easier than ever to click and donate.
Browse our wish list on Amazon for music, toys, games, and educational materials that will benefit the children participating in our programs. Most items are specifically requested by the children themselves! Simply purchase any item on our list and have it shipped directly to us. Thank you for your continuous support of the children in your community.
Help the GMVCC Children & Family Program fulfill their wishes!
For program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.
Scholastic Book Club
Help your child succeed by reading at home!
We make it easy with the best selection of books at the most affordable prices. Plus, when you order from Scholastic Book Clubs, you help GMVCC earn FREE products for our Children & Family programs! Online Ordering makes it more convenient than ever. Our user name is gmvcc and our password is PlayandLearn. Books typically arrive about 2 weeks later and can be picked up at the Community Center. New catalogs are posted monthly.
For program information email Brandy or call 425-432-1272.
Labels for Education
Clip & save Campbell's UPCs all year long!
Help the GMVCC Children & Family Program earn free educational materials and supplies by clipping proofs of purchase from Campbell's products. Last year, thanks to the efforts our of community, we were able to redeem the labels we collected for many needed classroom supplies, including playground balls, a toy cash register, bucket stilts, hop scotch toys, 911 telephones, and a variety of manipulatives.
Bring in your labels during any Children & Family program or drop-off your your labels anytime at the GMVCC front desk.
For program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.
Kids Creations
Holiday Lights at the Lodge
What could be more fun than having more than a dozen crafts to choose from? No trips to the store, lengthy preparations or messy clean up! We do all that for you. Crafts are designed to be made as gifts or holiday decorations. Seasonal and holiday theme craft workshops are offered twice each year in the spring and winter.
Age Requirement: 2 ½ to 11 years.
No pre-registration required.
For more program information email Cindy or call the Maple Valley Community Center at 425-432-1272.
Winter Kids Creations is sponsored by and presented in partnership with the City of Maple Valley Parks & Recreation and the annual Holiday Lights at the Lodge celebration. Join us as we celebrate the season with our traditional community tree lighting ceremony, Kids Creations crafts and refreshments.
| Date | Time | Theme | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2010 TBA |
6 pm - 8 pm | Winter Holiday Gifts & Decorations | Lake Wilderness Lodge | FREE Donations accepted |
Preschool Fair
Looking for a preschool, but don’t know where to start?
Plan to attend our annual preschool fair and meet with representatives from local schools who will answer all of your questions. A directory (PDF 598 KB) of participating programs will be available. Fun, hands-on activities are provided for children.
Preschool Directors: Please complete and return the 2010 Preschool Fair Registration (PDF 87 KB) form to register your preschool. Application must be filled out and emailed to Cindy. Vendors must pre-register to reserve space.
For more program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.
| Date | Time | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday January 26, 2011 |
4 pm set-up for preschools only
6 - 8 pm Fair |
GMVCC |
FREE For Parents & Children Preschool Fee Schedule: $45 for table and listing in Preschool Directory $30 for listing only in Preschool Directory |