Play Groups School is a parent-owned, not-for-profit preschool located in East Setauket, NY. IT IS THE MISSION OF PLAY GROUPS SCHOOL TO: PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL GROWTH IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE TO THEIR AGE AND STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT. IDENTIFY AND ADOPT EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND CURRICULA THROUGH A PROCESS OF ONGOING ASSESSMENT THAT ARE OPTIMAL FOR EACH CHILD. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO BE ENGAGED IN THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE PROGRAM AND SUPPORT THEM IN THEIR ROLES AS THE PRIMARY INFLUENCE IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT. OFFER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH PARENTS AND STAFF TO EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION.