Our History

Where Quality, Care, and Community Have Grown Since 1987

ImagiNation Learning Center has been a trusted name in early childhood education for more than 35 years — but our roots go even deeper.

Originally founded in 1987 as Westfields Play and Learn Children’s Center, we emerged to meet the growing needs of families in the expanding Westfields business community. From the very beginning, our mission was clear: To provide affordable, high-quality child care in a nurturing, educational environment.

Our Distinct Difference

We were — and still are — a non-profit organization led by a volunteer Board of Directors, primarily made up of parents. This governance model ensured that family voices guided every decision. Supported by a management partner called Play and Learn Services, we pioneered a new approach to consistent, community-centered child care.

Growing with Purpose

As the years progressed, so did our expertise. By 2007, Westfields Play and Learn had developed enough operational and industry knowledge to become fully self-sufficient. Our leadership team, in partnership with the Board of Directors, took over all aspects of management — a structure that continues to support our mission today.

Although our dedication to nurturing, educational child care remained strong, we recognized the need for a refreshed identity to match our evolving presence and philosophy.

Becoming ImagiNation Learning Center

In 2011, we rebranded as ImagiNation Learning Center

a name that better reflects who we are and what we believe in: creativity, curiosity, and confidence.

Today, we proudly operate across BristowChantilly, and Gainesville, continuing our mission to deliver high-quality, values-driven early childhood education for all.

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At ImagiNation Learning Center, we’ve never wavered in our belief that children thrive when they are seen, supported, and inspired. That’s the legacy we carry forward — and the promise we make to every family who walks through our doors.