"New" Playhouse at the Toddler House

Those of us who call the Toddler House “Home” would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the people of Faith Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs for donating their old play house to GLA. It arrived in pieces on January 31st in our most recent container of supplies from the US. John, Brad, Steeve, and three volunteers Todd, Patrick, and Roger carefully hauled the giant pieces over to Kay B and put it back together. They reinforced several areas, and replaced some of the older wood making it “Approved” for the demands of our rough and tumble Haitian kids. Its been in use (and when I say in use I mean 1-30 kids are on it from 6:30am-7pm seven days a week) for a month now. It’s a wonderful structure and we are so thankful to have it! The kids use the top decks but also like to go underneath and use those areas blocked off by chairs and cover by the deck floor as little rooms to “houses” and “forts”. The swinging bridge is a little scary for the 2 year olds who are only now four weeks later taking small steps to cross on their own. Saraphina actually made it all the way across and back this morning by herself for the first time! She was quite proud. One other major bonus that I have to mention is that the tallest platform allows the kids to look out over the property wall without standing on their tip toes and watch the passer bys and vendors on the street below as well as our neighbors beloved cow, goat, and chickens.

Thanks to all who helped put this addition together for the kids at the Toddler House!

Maureen's Note: Having seen what the kids had to play on before, this is a wonderful improvement. I love that the kids are able now to do some imaginative play. Isn't it fabulous to see what sharing an old piece of equipment can do!?!