Welcome to
Laugh & Learn Kindergarten Prep Academy
Where the WOW happens!
A New WOW Adventure!
Laugh & Learn Kindergarten Prep Academy offers a warm, friendly environment that is evident from the moment you enter and throughout our academy. We maintain a safe, secure, clean, joyful and nurturing atmosphere—one that is both welcoming and professionally led.
Established in Pickerington in 2012, LLKPA relocated to Atcheson Place Lofts in May 2026. With this move, we expanded our services to include A+ quality care for infants and toddlers, transitioning from a preschool-only academy to a comprehensive early childhood education center.
We are honored to serve the historic Near East Side/King- Lincoln Bronzeville community and remain committed to delivering a memorable, WOW experience for every infant, toddler, preschooler, and family!
Infant-Toddler
Our Infant-Toddler Nursery offers a warm, family-style environment for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. We care for a mixed-age group, encouraging older toddlers to model nurturing and learning behaviors for younger peers. Our Infants & Toddlers stay with the same primary teacher until age 3, building trust and emotional security through consistent relationships.
We focus on listening to our family's needs to support each child’s natural physical, emotional, language, and cognitive growth—laying the foundation for future learning and lifelong success.
Trust, strong family engagement, and open communication are at the heart of our approach, ensuring every infant and toddler feels supported both at home and in our care.
Preschool
Our preschool classroom is designed for children ages 3 to 5. We embrace their natural energy, curiosity, and playfulness. The environment is warm, exciting, and safeguards the early years—where every child is encouraged to grow at their own pace.
In partnership with our families, we place a strong, intentional focus on developing essential social and emotional skills, helping children learn how to express themselves, build friendships, and navigate their feelings with confidence. Alongside this, we thoughtfully introduce age and developmental-appropriate academic activities and self-help skills to lay the foundation for kindergarten readiness and lifelong learning success.
Our goal is to nurture self-regulated children who are self-confident, respectful toward peers and teachers, and excited about learning.
Family Engagement
We believe learning is a team effort — and that team includes YOU! We’re all about bringing children, parents, teachers, and our amazing community together through hands-on experiences that spark joy and connection.
Here’s just a taste of what we’ve got going on:
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Breakfast with Mom
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Breakfast with Dad
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Holiday Celebrations
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Literacy Night: Children's Book Authors
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Art Showcases
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Family Night
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Family Field Trips
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Educational Workshops
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Special Community Guests
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Pre-k Graduation (August)
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And so much more! Every event is a chance to laugh, learn, and grow — together. Come join the fun and be part of our vibrant academy!
Come Discover Our WOW for your child’s learning journey!
Laugh & Learn Kindergarten Prep Academy
1001 Atcheson Street
(Nestled in the far REAR of Atcheson Place Lofts)
Columbus, Ohio 43203
Ms. Neal, Head of Preschool
220-216-3111
Open: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
