A. It will be open to the community during and after school, holidays and weekends.

Q. When will the HeadStart and pre-K students be using the playground?

Q. Primarily between 11 AM and 12:30 PM. During that time, other preschool-age children will also be welcome.

Q. Will the preschool playground be part of the elementary school playground?

A. It will be next to the elementary school playground, separated from it by a chain link fence.

Q. Does Bancroft have any preschool playground equipment?

A. Last year, Bancroft HeadStart received a small climb-and-slide.

Q.Why do we need PlayStart? What difference will PlayStart make?

A. PlayStart will bring parents, teachers and community members together to participate in planning, designing and supporting a new preschool playground at Bancroft. Money raised by PlayStart will make it possible to buy more playground equipment, add benches and landscape the play area.

Q. How can I help?

A. We hope you will join one of our committees: community outreach, publicity, choosing equipment, construction, and fund-raising. We also need volunteers who are willing to help distribute fliers in their block. Click here for more ideas on how you can help us build PlayStart.

Q. How can I contribute?

A. If you would like to make a contribution, please make checks to PlayStart/Main Street and mail to Mount Pleasant Main Street Inc., Box 3252, Washington, DC 20010. Or you can click here to donate by credit card using our secure server. All donations are tax-deductible.

Q. How can I get more information?

A. Send us an email at info@playstart.org, or call 202 588-5272 and leave a message. You can also write us at PlayStart, PO Box 3252, Washington, DC 20010. Click here for complete contact information.