Eskay Kids - Springfield

Loose parts spark endless possibilities—yesterday plastic pipes were safe bug homes, today they’re race tracks for balls.

Children thrive when they learn and grow alongside those who know them best. Keeping siblings together in care nurtures a sense of security and belonging, while multi-age learning creates space for children to lead, support, and learn from one another—building confidence, empathy, and real-world social skills that last far beyond childhood.

Little busy hands are always learning—exploring, creating, and making sense of the world one small discovery at a time.

Right now, the riverbed that usually carries flowing water is dry — and it's become a whole new kind of space on the playground.
Without the rush of water, it’s open and quiet. A place where children can take a break from the busyness of play, spend time alone, or just get their hands in the dirt. Some sit and dig. Some walk slowly, thinking. Some just lie back and look up at the sky.
It’s become a simple, grounding spot — a place for calm, for curiosity, and for a little bit of stillness.
The water will return when the season changes. But for now, this dry riverbed is offering something just as valuable: space to slow down and connect — with the earth, and with yourself.