Where Children Love to Learn. Where Parents Feel Confident.
Play-based child care in Midland where children play with purpose, learn with curiosity, and grow with confidence in a safe community families trust.
Love the first week or it is free. No questions asked.
Fall 2026
Now Enrolling
Risk-free week guarantee
Enroll your child for a week. If they are not absolutely loving it by Friday, we will refund 100% of that week's tuition. No questions asked.
More than child care.
A place where kids love to learn.
Play-based programs that build confidence, curiosity, friendships, and kindergarten readiness.
Built around your child's age
Full-time and part-time options, Monday through Friday.
Our mission
Playful Scholars is more than a child care center, it is a community built on curiosity, creativity, and connection. We believe that the best learning happens through play, where every activity inspires growth and joy. Our caregivers nurture the whole child, socially, emotionally, and academically, in a safe, modern environment designed for exploration and success.
Why families love Playful Scholars
Classrooms
Designed to inspire wonder, our bright, open classrooms are thoughtfully arranged for hands-on exploration. Each space encourages children to move, imagine, and create in ways that nurture both independence and collaboration. From sensory stations to cozy reading corners, every detail supports curiosity and joyful discovery. Outside, our secure play areas invite children to explore nature, build coordination, and develop a lifelong love for active play.
Curriculum
Our Connect 4 Learning curriculum blends structure and creativity, combining play-based learning with child-led principles that build real-world skills. Children learn to think critically, solve problems, and express themselves through art, storytelling, science, and discovery. Every lesson balances cognitive, social, and emotional development, preparing children for school readiness while honoring the joy of childhood.
Caregivers
Our caregivers are more than teachers, they are trusted partners in your child’s early learning journey. Each educator brings warmth, experience, and a passion for helping children reach their fullest potential. We take time to get to know every child individually, creating strong, supportive bonds that foster confidence and emotional security. Through patience, encouragement, and consistency, our team helps every child feel seen, heard, and valued.
Community
Families are truly the foundation of Playful Scholars. We believe in open communication, collaboration, and celebrating milestones together. From family events to classroom updates, we strive to make parents feel connected and supported every step of the way. Our goal is to create a center that feels like an extension of home, a place where children, parents, and educators all learn and grow together as one community.
Choose the schedule that works
for your family.
Premium care, all-inclusive. No surprise fees, no extra supply lists, just straightforward weekly rates.
Full-day and toddler morning options, Monday through Friday. Snacks and supplies included.
+$25/week optional aftercare add on
3:00pm to 6:00pm
+$25/week optional aftercare add on
3:00pm to 6:00pm
+$25/week optional aftercare add on
3:00pm to 6:00pm
A Typical Day at Playful Scholars
A balanced routine that supports learning, movement, nourishment, and rest.
Building opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM
Stay Connected with Brightwheel
Communication and transparency are at the heart of everything we do. That is why Playful Scholars uses Brightwheel, the leading child care app that helps families stay informed and involved every step of the way.
Parents receive real-time updates, photos, and activity logs, from morning drop-off smiles to afternoon art projects. Daily reports share details about meals, naps, and learning activities, giving families peace of mind throughout the day. With Brightwheel, you will always know how your child is learning, playing, and growing, no matter where you are.
Safety is our foundation. Growth is our specialty.
We built the fall program around what parents told us they needed: confidence at drop-off, communication during the day, and a kid who cannot wait to come back tomorrow.
Small group sizes
Age-appropriate ratios so every child gets the attention they deserve.
Welcoming facility
A trusted Midland environment designed around the safety and comfort of every child.
Dedicated staff
Teachers focused on building friendships, confidence, and great school-year memories.
Same beloved location.
Fresh local ownership.
Playful Scholars (previously Michelle's Montessori School) is under new local ownership. We have poured ourselves into rebuilding what made families fall in love with this place to begin with.
Upgraded classrooms with the Four Cs improvements, blackout shades, and fresh, clean spaces. Higher staff-to-child ratios. And the Connect 4 Learning curriculum built for real kindergarten readiness: stronger academics than the typical free preschool alternative.
Everything you are wondering.
Ready for the school year they will always remember?
Save your spot for fastest follow-up, or come walk through the center and meet the team in person.
- Instant text-back after you submit
- Tour scheduled within 24 hours
- Love the first week or it is free
Reserve fall enrollment
We will text you within minutes. No commitment required.