Opened in 1980 as a community outreach by Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Play and Learn is a non-profit child care center committed to providing quality early childhood care and education to children ages six weeks through ten years.
Our goal is to provide your child with stimulating and enjoyable educational experiences in a loving, Christian environment.
At Play and Learn, our primary concern is to provide quality Christian child care services at an affordable price to families with young children.
We are proud of the contribution that each member of our staff makes in providing a safe and happy environment where young children are able to grow in mind, body and spirit.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gethsemane Christian Day Care-play & Learn?
The application deadline for Gethsemane Christian Day Care-play & Learn is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gethsemane Christian Day Care-play & Learn located?
Gethsemane Christian Day Care-play & Learn is located in the Sharon Heights neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in Sharon Heights.
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The nearest high school to Gethsemane Christian Day Care-play & Learn is Bishop Watterson High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Michael School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tree Of Life Christian School-clintonville (0.3 miles away)
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(614) 457-7883
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(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
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65 S. Drexel. Ave.
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Miles
Quick Facts
8145 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
3.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
7.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
8.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8145 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
3.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
7.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
8.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(614) 885-3149
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(614) 299-4906
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(614) 299-4906
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(614) 885-9525
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(614) 459-8285
Columbus, OH 43214
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(614) 268-8671
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 268-8671
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(Brethren)
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Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
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Gr: K-12 | 768 students Tuition listed
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(Christian)
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(614) 431-8215
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 972 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
5120 Godown Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 210-0830
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 210-0830
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
4212 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7808
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7808
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Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
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(614) 885-3149
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 885-3149
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Gr: K-8 | 364 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
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(614) 299-4906
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 299-4906
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Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Worthington Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
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(614) 885-9525
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 885-9525
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Peace School
(Catholic)
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(614) 267-4535
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4535
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
St. Anthony School
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(614) 888-4268
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(614) 888-4268
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Gr: K-8 | 186 students
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(614) 299-4906
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 299-4906
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Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Gr: PK-K | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Gr: NS-K | 58 students Tuition listed
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(614) 267-4799
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(614) 267-4799
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