Our Story
Einstein's Playground was founded with a vision to provide high-quality, faith-based early childhood education that nurtures the whole child—mind, heart, and spirit. As a ministry of The Worship Center Christian Church, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.
Our Mission
To inspire children to explore, learn, and innovate through interactive and hands-on STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, & Math) experiences, cultivating a passion for knowledge and discovery.
Our Vision
Einstein's Playground envisions a future where our program exceeds educational standards and all of our children become icons of stability and excellence in our communities through a biblical foundation rooted in the Word of God.
Our Philosophy
We believe what children learn from birth to five years of age provides the basis for all future learning. Children must first gather data from hands-on experience before understanding more complex concepts.
What Makes Us Different
Faith Integration in Daily Learning
We provide a secure, warm, and loving Christ-centered atmosphere where students are taught the Word of God through daily Bible time and weekly chapel services.
STREAM-Focused Curriculum
Our hands-on approach to Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math encourages creativity, confident thinking, individuality, communication, exploration, and invention.
Partnership with Children's Defense Fund
Our CDF Freedom Schools program provides free summer literacy enrichment for K-12 students, with proven results showing significant reading improvement.
Community-Focused Mission
We are committed to serving diverse families across Birmingham, making quality early childhood education accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic background.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do at Einstein's Playground
Faith-Centered Education
Biblical foundations guide our teaching and character development
Individual Respect
Every child is recognized and respected as a unique individual
Family Partnership
We build strong home/school partnerships to nurture each child
Academic Excellence
High-quality curriculum that exceeds educational standards
Community Engagement
Active partnerships with schools and community organizations
Hands-On Learning
Open-ended, goal-directed programming that encourages exploration
Our Dedicated Team
Meet the 25 trained and highly qualified professionals who make Einstein's Playground a special place for children to learn and grow.
Our Commitment
Excellence in Early Childhood Education
All staff members at Einstein's Playground are trained and highly qualified professionals dedicated to providing the best care and education for your child. Our educators participate in ongoing professional development and are trained in the latest early childhood education best practices, including our specialized STREAM curriculum and faith-based teaching methods.
Why Early Childhood Education Matters
Research consistently shows the critical importance of quality early learning
of a child's brain development occurs before age 5, making quality early childhood education critical for future success
more likely to enter kindergarten with essential early literacy and math skills compared to children without quality programs
less likely to require special education services when attending high-quality early childhood programs
return to society for every $1 invested in quality early childhood education through improved outcomes