***Update: The owner responded on Google Reviews, exactly how I would imagine. Aggressively and…read morealso straight up lying. Convinced he is delusional. Even more of a reason to not have children in this establishment.
He most definitely yelled and slammed things around, it went on for 10 minutes and I have a 3 minute video of it... I am more than willing to post it also.
Not slander if it's the TRUTH.
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We've come here about 6 times in the last 4 years. It has been about a year since our last visit. It's always empty here and we like that.
Our most recent visit, was very uncomfortable. We went with our friends, so we had 2 moms and 4 children, ages range from 9 months to 4.5 years old. We were again, the only ones in there.
My 18 month old was playing with the play food "outside of the play kitchen", and I was told that the play food needs to stay in the play kitchen. Ok, no problem.
The entire time that we were there, the owner, was pretty much following behind our children, and picking up/organizing toys, AS THEY WERE PLAYING WITH THEM. Let the kids PLAY. No creative play allowed here! Seriously though, why are you even in the room?? It was more than uncomfortable at this point. The excessive rules make it extremely difficult for a child to enjoy themselves here. And that makes for a rough time for mom, which makes for an awful time for all involved.
Anyway, this is where it gets good...
I had left my sandals on, and didn't even realize until we were almost ready to leave. I have an 18 month and a 4 year old -- I was obviously preoccupied with my kids, the last thing on my mind was taking my sandals off. I understand and respect the policy of no shoes for cleanliness 100%.
The owner, was giving a tour to a mom wanting to rent the space for a party. He stopped mid-tour, and very aggressively yelled (yes. he definitely yelled) "ARE THOSE YOUR OUTSIDE SHOES?" ... In shock, I apologized and said I would take them off, although I would be barefoot. He said "NO. YOU NEED SOCKS." I said well, we will be leaving now, no problem. He then proceeded to tell me that I needed to "at the very least, take your sandals off to walk out", which I did.
THEN...he went around the entire establishment SLAMMING toys and objects while putting them away. This went on for a good 10 minutes. Talk about not feeling safe while out with your children. At this point, I'm hurrying my kids up, but of course one needs a diaper and the other has to use the potty. Longest 10 minutes ever, I have never wanted to run out of somewhere quicker.
I will never recommend this establishment, and will never return to this establishment, because I was not only blatantly disrespected for an honest mistake, but our entire party felt as if we were an inconvenience the entire time we were there.
Just like several other reviews on Google and yelp... this man clearly does not respect women or children, which is his entire clientele.
Moral of the story -
Ran by a complete psychopath.
I hope he receives the help that he needs.
Avoid at all costs if you want to feel safe with your kids