Every Child Has a Voice

At Charlestown Playhouse, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to be heard, valued, and empowered. When children feel safe to express themselves and are listened to with respect, they learn to listen to and respect others in return. This is how we create a strong, supportive community at Playschool. By fostering each child’s unique voice, we lay a foundation for confident, compassionate learners who grow to lead with kindness and understanding.

Independence Through Play

At Playschool, we use nature and play to help children discover their independence and confidence in age-appropriate ways. Whether it’s a young child working hard to put on their own jacket, or older children working together to engineer a waterway in the sand, our play-based approach gives them space to explore, experiment, and problem-solve. Each challenge teaches communication, resilience, and self-discovery, empowering children to learn and grow at their own pace.

Help Us Give Every Child a Voice at Playschool

This year, we invite you to help us nurture every child’s voice, ensuring that all families who want to join us can, and that our children have enriching experiences and resources to support their growth.

Your gift will support:

Financial Aid: Help make Playschool accessible to all, regardless of financial background. Tuition is $5,020 per student, and with your support, we can provide financial assistance to families in need.
Music Program: Music is a powerful way for children to express themselves, and we want every child to experience the joy of rhythm, melody, and creativity. ($8,500/year)
Arts Programming: Bringing visiting artists to Playschool inspires our students with new forms of expression and creativity. ($1,200/year)
Hyson Professional Development Endowment Fund: By supporting our teachers’ ongoing education, you help ensure that they continue to inspire, guide, and celebrate each child’s unique potential. Contributions to this endowed and restricted fund will grow over time.

How You Can Support Playschool

Make a Donation right here!
Employer Match: Ask your employer about matching donations to double the impact of your gift for Playschool.
Gifts of Stock: We now accept gifts of stock, offering another way to contribute.
Pennsylvania Tax Credit: Take advantage of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, allowing individuals and businesses to direct their tax contributions to support our financial aid. It's now easier to do than ever - email us!

Your Support Makes a Difference

This year, our campaign, Give Every Child a Voice, will support everything we do at Playschool, from tuition assistance to teacher excellence, arts programming, and, of course, the vital foundation of play. With your help, we can ensure that every child feels valued, heard, and ready to embrace their world with confidence.

Thank you for helping us give every child a voice — and a strong start to a lifetime of learning, connection, expression, and growth.

Playschool: Every Child Has a Voice

By Charlestown Playhouse

Playschool: Every Child Has a Voice

Developing a Child's Independence Through Play