Playdate Preschool began in my own backyard with a simple dream — to create the kind of childhood I wanted for my own children. Sunshine, art, chickens, garden dirt on little hands, and a place where families felt at home, all centered around backyard learning.
What started in my backyard has now evolved into a movement of women establishing magical, boutique preschools that honor early childhood education and family life.
Now, I’m opening that same door for other moms to create meaningful income while staying home with your children, leading a small group of little ones through joyful play and learning each day in an outdoor preschool setting.
We partner with creative, nurturing mothers who want to bring the Playdate model to their own neighborhoods, transforming ordinary backyards into extraordinary places for backyard learning, laughter, and connection.
As a Playdate Partner, you’ll receive everything you need to open your own 4 hour per day 'mini campus' under our trusted brand, utilizing our proven systems and backed by our full mentorship and resources. You’ll focus on the joy of your daily program, the play, the creativity, and the community, while we provide the structure, training, and brand consistency needed for effective early childhood education.
Together, we share the revenue, the growth, and the joy of building something truly meaningful: a program that supports your family, serves your community, and celebrates the magic of childhood. You won’t be doing this alone; I’ll be by your side every step of the way. From your first planning call to daily operations, you’ll have direct mentorship and hands-on support. Each Playdate campus will also have its own small teaching team, ensuring that while you manage and oversee your outdoor preschool program, trusted teachers help lead the daily classroom experience.
Playdate Makers are creative, nurturing women who dream of blending motherhood, purpose, and flexibility into something truly fulfilling. This opportunity is for mothers who:
- Believe in the power of play, nature, and imagination
- Want to create meaningful work that fits beautifully into family life
- Have an outdoor space (or access to one) ready to become a joyful backyard learning environment
- Value connection, creativity, and community over competition
- Feel called to make a difference in the early years of childhood
- Desire freedom to earn income, set their own schedule, and build something that feels like them
You don’t need a formal teaching background, just heart, dedication, and a little sparkle. We’ll guide you through every step so you can bring the magic of outdoor preschool and backyard learning to life in your own backyard.
Launching your own Playdate campus is simple, supported, and filled with sunshine. We’ll guide you through every step, from your first spark of interest to welcoming your first little learners, allowing you to focus on creating joyful, meaningful days for children right in your own backyard. Every Playdate program operates as a four-hour half-day experience for up to 14 children, designed to fit beautifully into family life and emphasizing backyard learning. It’s the perfect balance—short enough to keep your afternoons free, yet long enough to create meaningful, magical mornings of play and early childhood education.
1. Connect & Apply
It all begins with a warm conversation. We’ll learn about you, your space, and your goals to ensure Playdate is the perfect fit for your family and neighborhood.
2. Design & Train
Together, we’ll map out your backyard classroom, preparing it for a 4-hour Playdate program that blends nature, art, and early learning into a beautiful, functional outdoor preschool space. You’ll receive hands-on training, mentorship, and all materials needed to bring the Playdate model to life.
3. Launch & Celebrate
With our help, you’ll market your program, enroll families, and confidently open your backyard campus. We’ll support you through your launch, helping you create a magical opening day for your new Playdate community.
4. Grow with Support
As your Playdate blossoms, you’ll continue to receive guidance, marketing refreshes, seasonal curriculum updates, and community connection. We’ll be there every step of the way, ensuring you can keep growing your business while maintaining balance at home.
Playdate began in my own backyard — a simple space where my love for motherhood, nature, and early childhood education came together. I wanted to create a place where backyard learning felt like play, where imagination led the day, and where families felt like part of something special.
What started with a handful of neighborhood families soon became a thriving program with a waitlist and a loyal community who shared our belief that childhood should be slow, creative, and full of sunshine.
As our Costa Mesa campus flourished, I began receiving messages from other mothers who wanted to create the same kind of magic in their own backyards. That’s when Playdate @ Fairway Friends was born, our first partner program, guided by the same systems, curriculum, and values that make Playdate so special. It’s now a vibrant, fully enrolled program loved by families in its own community, proof that this outdoor preschool model works beautifully, anywhere the heart is. Our dream is to continue expanding this model into more communities; imagine Playdate Huntington Beach, Playdate San Juan, or even Playdate San Diego. Each one led by a mother who believes in the same magic of sunshine, creativity, and connection. Together, we’re building something that’s growing far beyond my own backyard, a network of heart-led programs redefining early childhood education across California and beyond.
From that single backyard, Playdate has grown into a movement, empowering creative, nurturing mothers to bring early childhood magic to their own neighborhoods while finding balance, joy, and purpose in the process.
The Playdate Brand License — immediate recognition and credibility within your community, especially in the realm of early childhood education.
Curriculum & Lesson Library — a full year of thematic plans, crafts, and learning guides that bring nature, art, and imagination to life, perfect for enhancing backyard learning experiences.
Aesthetic & Marketing Kit — curated photos, flyers, website listing, and social media support designed to beautifully represent your Playdate space and promote your outdoor preschool.
Operations Manual — ready-to-use policies, parent handouts, safety guides, and forms to keep your days running smoothly, ensuring a safe environment for all.
1:1 Mentorship & Training — personalized guidance through setup, enrollment, daily operations, and continued growth in your early childhood education journey.
Hiring Support — resources and recommendations to help you find, train, and retain trusted teachers or assistants, giving you the freedom to balance your family life while your program flourishes.
Purchasing Guide — step-by-step sourcing list of Playdate-approved materials, furniture, and supplies to simplify setup and maintain brand consistency in your outdoor preschool.
Backyard Design by Jacqui Holland — personalized layout and design recommendations to transform your outdoor space into a magical Playdate environment that promotes backyard learning.
Community Connection — access to our collective of Playdate Makers to share ideas, inspiration, and ongoing support for your early childhood education program.
And through it all, you’ll never be on your own. I’ll personally guide you through each season of your Playdate location, checking in, sharing new ideas, and celebrating milestones as your little community blossoms.
Are you ready to bring the magic of backyard learning to your own outdoor space?
We’re looking for creative, nurturing mothers who believe in sunshine, imagination, and the power of connection. Together, we’ll transform your outdoor preschool into a joyful, thriving mini campus supported by our proven systems, mentorship, and community of like-hearted women dedicated to early childhood education.
If you’ve ever dreamed of building something meaningful that beautifully fits into your family life, this is your moment.
🌿 Apply below to start your Playdate journey and let’s create something magical together.