Gethsemane Christian Day Care-play & Learn
Opened in 1980 as a community outreach by Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Play and Learn is a non-profit child care center committed to providing quality early childhood care and education to children ages six weeks through ten years.
Our goal is to provide your child with stimulating and enjoyable educational experiences in a loving, Christian environment.
At Play and Learn, our primary concern is to provide quality Christian child care services at an affordable price to families with young children.
We are proud of the contribution that each member of our staff makes in providing a safe and happy environment where young children are able to grow in mind, body and spirit.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gethsemane Christian Day Care-play & Learn?
The application deadline for Gethsemane Christian Day Care-play & Learn is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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