First Presbyterian Church First 5 Years

05/09/2026

Art Has No Bounds! This years’ Art Show was nothing short of amazing! Students and teachers put in so much love and effort, and we’re grateful to all the families that came out to support and celebrate these young, artistic, and growing minds!

05/05/2026

One of our Oompa Loompa friends favorite traditions is hosting a lemonade stand for our classes to visit! 🍋

When life gives you lemons make

02/16/2026

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open at First 5 Years! Come join us for our 50th year of learning, growing, and having fun! Enroll here: https://app.tryplayground.com/listings/xsqIDoY5A9GD53mTi8rO.

Not quite ready to enroll, but want to join our waitlist? Contact Amber Kaplinger at [email protected] for more information and to schedule a tour.

02/06/2026

🤖 Check out our robot engineers! 🤖

Our Seaside class made “recycled robots” for letter R this week. Their robot creations do things like: clean up their toys, see through walls, go get their favorite treats from the store, and even eat their vegetables for them!

02/05/2026

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year will open soon at First 5 Years!

Want to have the enrollment link sent directly to you? Join our waitlist here: https://app.tryplayground.com/listings/VW3rPWh005sU3jJhuxCN

Interested in touring? Contact Amber Kaplinger at [email protected], or call (785) 842-8291.

01/25/2026

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, JANUARY 26th.

Due to Lawrence Public Schools closure from road conditions and dangerous temperatures, we will also be closed tomorrow.

Stay safe and stay warm! 🧤⛄️

01/25/2026

Last week our Frog friends learned about the letter P by searching for pirate treasure while wearing pajamas! 🏴‍☠️

Thankfully next week is letter Q because it looks like we will need some extra quilts to keep us warm!

01/17/2026

Here’s a few snapshots of our Donut Day yesterday! So much joy, so many donuts! 🍩 know what we would do without our First 5 staff and families!

01/12/2026

New year, new mulch! 🪏 🛞

Here’s a snapshot of our kids excitement over the little things (like getting several bags of rubber mulch)! 😁 Many of our first 5 friends joined in to help unload! And after, they dove right into the pit, diggin’ with our new tools and buckets! Thanks, Ms. Amber!!!

12/20/2025