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A peek inside LPC.

Sensory trays and seedlings, sand-and-water in the sun, fallen-log seats at the playground, walking trips to Cary Library. A day at LPC, in photos.

Indoor

Inside the classrooms

Toddler and preschool rooms — art, books, sensory play, seedlings, snack time, and quiet corners.

A preschooler runs his hands through a tray of dyed yellow rice at the sensory tableTwo preschoolers press collage pieces onto clear panels at the art tablePreschoolers build a long wooden train track across the classroom carpetPreschoolers spoon soil into egg-carton seed starters at a long tablePreschoolers paint clay sculptures with jars of bright liquid watercolorA child rides a scooter board down a paper runway while classmates watch from the hallTwo preschoolers paint at trays of liquid watercolor in the art roomPreschoolers draw with chalk pastels and paint at the classroom art tableA preschooler draws with markers at a table beside a Lego buildFour preschoolers build a grid of magnetic tiles on the classroom rugA preschooler in glasses uses a hair dryer to spread black paint into a faceTwo preschoolers build a craft-stick ramp with taped wooden blocksA guitarist plays for a whole room of children in dress-up costumesFour preschoolers paint with watercolors at a table under the alphabet wallA preschooler presses a toy into a cube of colorful blocks at a classroom tableA teacher leads a circle of children through stretches on the floorThree preschoolers build with wooden spools and rings at a classroom tableThree preschoolers build a tower with wooden blocks on the classroom rugPreschoolers scoop pom-poms from a red-dyed sensory bin at a classroom tableTwo preschoolers paint with tempera colors at a splatter-covered art tableA toddler digs through a salt-filled sensory tray dotted with tiny toy charmsTwo preschoolers lift bubble wands from trays of soapy water at a classroom windowTwo preschoolers sit together on a bookshelf bench reading picture booksA preschooler stirs a bin of blue-dyed water with a spoon and cupTwo preschoolers construct towers from colorful interlocking blocks at a classroom tableA preschooler drops tiny charms into a tray of green-tinted ice cube wellsA preschooler uses a pipette to drip colored liquid into an ice cube trayThree preschoolers in dress-up costumes build a tower with colorful magnetic tilesTwo preschoolers share picture books in a cozy armchairFour preschoolers sort small cups around a table with a craft activityTwo preschoolers drive toy cars through a wooden block castle on the rugA preschooler sponge-paints a brown sunflower stencil onto green paperA preschooler explores a rainbow of liquid colors in an ice cube trayTwo preschoolers build with translucent shapes on a light table togetherA toddler dips a brush into watercolors at a small classroom tableA toddler dabs a paintbrush onto paper beside a tray of watercolorsFour toddlers gather around a parking garage toy in the classroom
Outdoor

On the playground

LPC's nature-inspired playground — wagons, water tables, climbing structures, and dirt under fingernails in every season.

Children's bare feet form a circle in the grass after a paint activityThree toddlers play with a red wheelbarrow on the sunny playground pathA child in a sun hat leaps over a wading pool filled with floating toysA group of preschoolers digs and rakes a garden bed with a teacherTwo children play in a log-and-stump nature area on a sunny dayA toddler plays a fence-mounted outdoor xylophone among hanging chimesThree toddlers gather around a yellow water table by a chalkboard wallA smiling preschooler climbs through the bars of a geodesic dome climberA line of preschoolers ride bikes and scooters across the sunny parking lotTwo toddlers wash dishes together at an outdoor mud kitchen sinkThree young children push a green wagon along a shaded outdoor pathA child tips a bright orange cone of water over their head on the summer turfThree children scoop and pour together at a yellow water table beside a picnic benchTwo children shovel soil into bins under the playground shade structureChildren in rain gear play around a tire seat on a wet playground dayA preschooler grins while carrying a green sand shovel across the play yardA child covered head to toe in bright powder paint smiles on the grassTwo toddlers load wood chips into a pink wheelbarrow with shovelsA preschooler works a water cooler spigot while a friend holds out a green bucketPreschoolers mix dirt and water in a metal bowl at the outdoor mud kitchenA child in a dinosaur rain suit carries a sand-filled bucket across the sandpitTwo toddlers sit in the sand scooping into cups on a sunny morningChildren play in the mud and water along the edge of the wooden deckFive children climb over the geodesic dome climber under summer treesTwo toddlers lean out the window of the playground wooden playhouseA preschooler balances a red bucket on his head while holding a toy dinosaurA preschooler in a dress-up gown scoops sand into a bowl in the sandpitTwo toddlers ride in a red wagon while friends push and pull itToddlers in swimsuits fill cups at the outdoor water tableTwo children work a water cooler spigot together beside the chalkboard shedA child sits atop the dome climber laughing while a friend hangs upside downThree children float a toy boat in the outdoor water tableA toddler in a navy polka-dot dress climbs through the dome climber barsFour children in winter coats climb the dome climber on a bright cold dayTwo toddlers sit close together on a wooden bench by the playground fenceTwo children scoop mud into pots at the outdoor mud kitchen on a sunny dayThree children mix mud and water at the outdoor mud kitchen on a sunny afternoonA bundled preschooler crouches to inspect a tiny flower in the playground mulchTwo preschoolers play with vehicle toys on a sunny wooden deck outsideA bundled child kneels in the sand digging with a red shovelTwo children shovel slushy snow into a pink bucket on a bright winter dayA toddler in a pink jumpsuit crouches to gather wood chips outsideA toddler kneels in the sandbox digging with a small shovel and bowl
Special days

The days they talk about at dinner

Museum trips, the fire station, walks to Cary Library, Color Day, visiting musicians, and our outdoor art show — the days that break the rhythm in the best way. See where our walks go.

LPC preschoolers browse picture books down a tall library aisleA child laughs while feeding a scarf into the air tubes at the Discovery MuseumA visiting presenter shows a handmade tree and puppets to a seated group of childrenChildren covered in powder paint roll colored rollers across a glitter tableA Lexington firefighter shows two preschoolers a breathing mask at the fire stationChildren sprawl on the carpet listening to a teacher read beside a wall of artworkA child with powder-painted hair and clothes smiles on the town greenPreschoolers admire an outdoor art show of paper-plate flowers and paintingsA firefighter shows a preschooler rescue equipment beside a Lexington fire truckTwo preschoolers kneel in the grass to feed baby chicks and ducklings in a pop-up pen

See it for yourself.

A photo only shows so much. Come walk the building, meet the teachers, and see the playground in person.

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