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OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY 2:00-4:00 PM
Infants. Toddlers. Preschoolers

Welcome to

Laugh & Learn Kindergarten Prep Academy

Growing Kind Hearts. Preparing Young Minds.

Why Families Choose Us
Your Baby, Toddler & Preschooler Will Be Safe & Receive the Best Care and Education.

A New Adventure!

At Laugh & Learn Kindergarten Prep Academy, we believe children thrive in an environment where they feel safe, loved, and inspired to learn. From the moment you walk through our doors, you'll experience the warmth, professionalism, and genuine care that make our academy feel like a second home.

Established in Pickerington in 2012, LLKPA relocated to Atcheson Place Lofts in August 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!

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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.  

 

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.

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Family Engagement
 

We believe learning is a team effort and that team includes YOU! We’re all about bringing children, parents, and staff together through family events that spark joy and connection.

Here’s just a taste of what we’ve got going on:

  • Cake & Ice Cream with Mom

  • Cake & Ice Cream with Dad

  • Holiday Celebrations

  • Art & Literacy Night

  • Family Night

  • Educational Workshops

  • Volunteer Opportunities

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences

  • Pre-k Graduation (August)

  • And so much more!        

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Come Discover Where Kind Hearts and Young Minds Grow!

Laugh & Learn Kindergarten Prep Academy

1001 Atcheson Street

(Nestled in the far REAR of Atcheson Place Lofts)

Columbus, Ohio 43203

Ms. Paula Neal, Head of Preschool

614-405-4916

Open:  Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Your Baby, Toddler & Preschooler Will Be Safe & Receive the Best Care and Education.

Schedule Your Tour Today!

If needed, availability is also offered after weekday work hours and on select Saturdays.

Former Parents

“How did you get my child to write her name? She doesn't listen to me."

Justus' mom

© 2026 by Laugh & Learn Kindergarten Prep Academy.       

Growing Kind Hearts. Preparing Young Minds.

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