Global Roots Play School

Global Roots Play School We are a play-based, child-paced program that provides a community for families, and a space for kids to learn, expand their trust and explore the world!

Founded to respond to a need for parents to be able to attend ESL (English as a second language) classes, Global Roots Play School welcomes students from all backgrounds and home languages! Global Roots Play School opened it's doors in September 2017 to children ages 18 months to 5 years old. Our goal is to be a place for parents and children to come together to build a community, and where childr

en can feel safe and nurtured while enjoying the socialization of group care. Our focus is on helping children learn through play and respectful caregiving. Children truly take the lead in our classroom, and we interfere with their play as little as possible. We help them to develop the tools they need to successfully navigate peer relationships and emotions. They are given the room to think both independently and as a group--and to problem solve, to fail, and to feel pride in their own successes. Our teachers cultivate play experiences for the children that will lead to their natural growth and learning. We tailor our support to the needs of each individual child and the group dynamics supporting each child’s whole self. We are happy for parents to stay as little or as much as they’d like.

- Global Roots serves 18 children
- We accept children ages 18 months to 5 years
- We are open Monday-Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m (noon) each day

09/03/2021

Join me in giving to Global Roots Play School's campaign Help 21 Afghans Escape the Taliban

Another update: as of Thursday evening, we have sponsors for almost every family and are hard at work coordinating picku...
03/20/2020

Another update: as of Thursday evening, we have sponsors for almost every family and are hard at work coordinating pickups ❤️

There is still one family left on our list (one parent and one little boy) for care package sign ups, and we are also on the look out for a computer and kids' DVDs.

As hard as things are right now, we are so, so moved by your support and kindness, especially as we all battle not just COVID but the insidious threats of racism and xenophobia as well. Thank you for showing once again what a wonderful, welcoming place this is!

Family 1: 2 parents, 4 children (18 month old girl, 2 year old boy, 4 year old girl, 6 year old girl) The children love baby dolls. They would like to have a dvd player and kids’ movies; also, coloring books, crayons, markers, educational workbooks appropriate for the older two children. Family...

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Global Roots is closed; while we don't know how long the shutdown will last, we will...
03/18/2020

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Global Roots is closed; while we don't know how long the shutdown will last, we will reassess the situation in consultation with Open Doors English.

Though our doors are closed, our hearts aren't - IWR is still working hard to support our families while maintaining social distancing, and we could use your help! See below for details on how to sign up to contribute care packages for the families we serve:

Family 1: 2 parents, 4 children (18 month old girl, 2 year old boy, 4 year old girl, 6 year old girl) The children love baby dolls. They would like to have a dvd player and kids’ movies; also, coloring books, crayons, markers, educational workbooks appropriate for the older two children. Family...

12/03/2019

Join us today for - showing that no matter how snowy it gets, Ithaca is a warm and welcoming place for refugee and immigrant families!

Join the play! 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️ Our Year 3 campaign is still going - join us at bit.ly/Year3GG to support another year of enrich...
10/30/2019

Join the play! 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️ Our Year 3 campaign is still going - join us at bit.ly/Year3GG to support another year of enriching, play-based care for the young kids here at Global Roots.

And we're off! Our Year 3 fundraiser launches today - between now and Nov. 3rd, can you help us raise $18,000 to provide...
10/03/2019

And we're off! Our Year 3 fundraiser launches today - between now and Nov. 3rd, can you help us raise $18,000 to provide childcare to refugee and immigrant families here in Ithaca?

Your contribution today to support tuition assistance will ensure that low-income families can afford to send their children to Global Roots Play School, allowing parents to attend the adult English classes they need to thrive and provide for their families.

Donate today and learn more:

Join me in giving to Ithaca Welcomes Refugees's campaign Third Year's the Charm

Join us next week as we launch our Year 3 campaign! From 10/3 through 11/3, we'll be raising money to support a new year...
09/27/2019

Join us next week as we launch our Year 3 campaign! From 10/3 through 11/3, we'll be raising money to support a new year of continued support for refugee and immigrant families and children in the Ithaca area!

THIRD YEAR'S THE CHARM

Watch this space: we're launching our Year 3 campaign for Global Roots Play School next week on 10/3! Join us to support another year of accessible, affordable childcare for refugee and immigrant families in the Ithaca area!

Our second annual online auction has LAUNCHED! You can support our mission and get awesome local goods from Ithacan busi...
05/07/2019

Our second annual online auction has LAUNCHED! You can support our mission and get awesome local goods from Ithacan businesses by bidding in the auction through May 21st. We need your support to continue to provide affordable, accessible childcare, helping to empower parents and families - all money raised goes to the Global Roots scholarship fund!

Silent auction 'Support Global Roots Play School' hosted online at 32auctions.

Heads up! Our online auction launches on May 7th, so watch this space and prepare to flex your bidding muscles!
04/25/2019

Heads up! Our online auction launches on May 7th, so watch this space and prepare to flex your bidding muscles!

🎉🎉📅 SAVE THE DATE! 📅🎉🎉

This year's Online Auction to support Global Roots Play School launches MAY 7TH, bright and early at 6AM. Last year we had bidding wars over amazing items like giftcards to your favorite local coffee shops and restaurants, theater tickets, massages, spa sessions, and more! So stay tuned as we reveal this year's auction catalog - you can get an early preview of our auction site at bit.ly/GRPS2019.

The auction is a crucial source of funding for the Play School and vital to continuing our mission to support childcare accessibility for refugee and immigrant families. Since we launched in September 2017, we've served 32 children ages 18 months to 5 years and families from 19 countries of origin including Afghanistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Karen community from Burma, China, Ecuador, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Romania, and beyond!

06/01/2018

I’m ready to support Ithaca Welcomes Refugees on June 1, 2018 during Giving is Gorges. Learn more about Ithaca Welcomes Refugees and all the other organizations participating in .

Our online auction to support our tuition fund for low income families ends tonight at 11 PM, so get your bids in now to...
05/21/2018

Our online auction to support our tuition fund for low income families ends tonight at 11 PM, so get your bids in now to help us make it easier for refugee and immigrant families to be a part of our world here in Ithaca!

https://www.32auctions.com/globalrootsplayschool

Global Roots Play School Online Auction 2018

When it comes to affordable, accessible childcare in Ithaca, we want more. Help us make it easier for refugees and immigrants to be part of our world!

www.32auctions.com/globalrootsplayschool

Address

402 North Aurora Street
Ithaca, NY
14850

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+16073980467

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