Overview
TrainingGrounds is a non-profit organization that assists families and professionals throughout the greater New Orleans area with creating rich learning experiences for children and positive adult-child interactions.
Support TrainingGrounds as we build toward a second location to support more children and families in the Greater New Orleans Area!
More About Us
Working simultaneously with caregivers and early childhood educators, TrainingGrounds provides a consistent message about the importance of the first five years of life and how everyone can take ownership in improving early childhood outcomes.
WE PLAY
The We Play Center is a FREE play space for children birth-three years with a parent or caregiver. Through child-led play, we help develop social-emotional, cognitive and language skills while serving as a resource for parents and caregivers. The We PLAY Center is located at 2200 Lafitte Ave in the Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center.
WE COACH
We provide support, guidance, and enrichment for parents and caregivers through workshops, coaching and mentoring. All workshops are delivered at the We PLAY Center and we provide child care for children under the age of 4.
WE TEACH
We conduct hands-on professional development workshops for educators that focus on the "why" and the "science" behind the standards they are being asked to teach.
Testimonials
" I am not from Nola. I didn't know too many families in the area. Since joining I have felt a sense of community, . I am really grateful that the We Play Center was able to offer classes via zoom throughout the pandemic it gave our family a routine when no other programs could. My favorite part of We Play sing and dance is where the instructors welcome each child and their family members by name. This is the community of We Play and I love that my family had the opportunity to join."
"I'm a better Dad because of the We PLAY Center. There was a time when I was bringing my son to this place 3 times a week! The staff (Mrs. Melanie, Mrs. Christine, and Mrs. Taeshaun) were as concerned with the health of the parents as the children, checking in on us regularly. Each child was treated individually and with so much love. I've really never seen a place quite like it."
"TrainingGrounds is truly what every family needs. Parents are supported, children are enriched, and resources are abundant from their very knowledgeable, trained, and compassionate staff." Mother and Father of 2 boys
What Your Dollars Do
All money donated goes to support our FREE We PLAY Center where parents and children (3 and under) can grow and learn together by enjoying age-appropriate toys and activities while developing social-emotional skills in a safe play space.