Patria Educational Journal
Vol 6 No 1 (2026): Volume 6 Nomor 1 Maret 2026

Fostering Creativity Through Play: Innovative Learning Development at Sunshine Daycare UNESA

Eka Cahya Maulidiyah (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Rachma Hasibuan (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Sri Setyowati (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Muhammad Reza (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Afifah Rahmaningrum (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Fatiha Khoirotunnisa Elfahmi (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Melia Dwi Widayanti (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Dhian Gowinda Luh Safitri (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jun 2026

Abstract

As the number of full-time working parents continues to rise, so does the demand for high-quality daycare services. However, many daycare centers still lack structured learning programs that support the holistic development of young children. This study responds to that gap by developing a creative learning model grounded in play-based learning, specifically designed for caregivers at Sunshine Daycare, an early childhood center under the management of the Early Childhood Education Department (PG-PAUD), UNESA. Using the ADDIE model within a Research and Development (R&D) framework, data were collected through observations and interviews with caregivers and parents. The results reveal that implementing play-based creative learning empowers caregivers to plan engaging daily activities and signature programs that foster children's development across multiple domains: language, cognitive, motor, moral-religious, and socio-emotional. These findings underscore the urgency of integrating structured, child-centered approaches in daycare settings to ensure purposeful and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

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Journal Info

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pej

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Patria Educational Journal (PEJ) adalah jurnal penelitian peer-review dengan sistem akses terbuka yang diterbitkan oleh oleh Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar,. Patria Educational Journal menyediakan platform yang menyambut dan mengakui artikel ilmiah ...