GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines

GiGi's Playhouse centers are educational centers with a focus on national awareness for Down syndrome. All of our programs are free to our families and are therapeutic in nature. Each of them are designed to work on specific skill development in several areas including speech and language, social development, and fine and gross motor skills. Our literacy program alone teaches thousands of kids with Down syndrome to read around the nation! The newest awareness project "One Million Voices", along with our "i have a voice" campaign, seeks to change outdated perceptions and replace those images with beautiful, thought provoking, intelligent images.

Our vision is to see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities. Our mission is to increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.