The child care professionals at Columbia Kinder College in Columbia, Ill., understand the value of play in a child’s development. Offering programs for each age level, from infants to preschoolers, Columbia Kinder College believes in a child’s right to play and provides an environment that supports it.
An infant’s first play experiences are through adults and siblings, with interactions such as tickling or games such as peek-a-boo. Although it’s not “play” in the traditional sense, babies