In the spring of 1984, Fred and Maxine Kruse opened the doors of a small daycare with one big dream: to create a place where every child would feel safe, loved, and seen. What began as a heartfelt mission quickly became something much more—a second home for hundreds of families in our community.

Today, 41 years later, Playworld Academy still carries the warmth and vision of its founders. But what makes us truly special isn't just our longevity—it's our legacy.

Here, time has its own beautiful rhythm. Children who once laughed in our classrooms now return with their own little ones. Former students have grown up, chosen careers in education, and come back to teach in the very rooms where they once learned their ABCs.

There’s something profoundly magical about watching one generation pass the torch to the next, under the same roof, within the same walls filled with memories and milestones.

We’re more than a daycare—we're a village.

In a world that feels faster and more uncertain by the day, we offer something rare: consistency, comfort, and connection. Parents tell us that Playworld doesn’t feel like a center. It feels like family. That’s because we know that raising a child isn’t a solo journey—it takes a village of hearts, hands, and hope.

Here at Playworld Academy, your child is not just enrolled—they’re embraced.

This is where memories begin, traditions continue, and families grow—together. Come visit us. Step inside our story. Let your child become part of a legacy that’s 41 years strong—and growing with every smile.