We discovered Monkey Fish Toys (local locations in West Chester and Chester Springs) when a friend…read moregifted us a nice toy with gift receipt. We already had a very similar toy and it was a little young for my son's development so we were very grateful for the gift receipt to exchange. They have a large selection of Legos, and the science and STEM/STEAM type kits were prolific as well. It's nice to see most everything is vetted to make a kid think as they play, and there weren't mindless commercial gimmick toys or vapid crap promoting some character/tv/movie franchise. Toys were attractively arranged, neatly on display, easy to see, and price tags were clear and present. Some toys were fairly priced, like stuffed animals and Legos (curated sets, not basic ones), but we found the STEM/STEAM and science-y stuff to be a bit overpriced. The kit we exchanged for was 20% cheaper on Amazon. Another board game was 3x the price of the identical thing at Ollie's. I always try to support local businesses, but I don't have the kind of disposable income where I can afford to pay much over competitor prices. For what my son wanted, we felt a little frustrated driving a half hour from home (each way) and paying $6 more than having Amazon shipped to our door. Yes, it was a gift credit, so we didn't "pay" ourselves, but to have gotten a comparable price plus a small $6 extra little toy would have been nice. I think this is a great store to find items unavailable elsewhere (like some of the collectible LEGO sets, and stuffed animals), or for people unfamiliar with current kids' toys (grandparents, etc.) to get good recommendations and solid choices. Paying a premium is worth it to them. They did mention a rewards program, so locals will benefit from that taking the edge off of the competitor margins. We don't live close enough to take advantage of that.

Love this shop! I come here for every birthday/Christmas present. The employees are all sweet and…read moresuper helpful. They wrap your item for free if it's a gift. Big hit with the little ones. 5 stars

Business is lucky our child wasn't seriously hurt…read more With the weather being so cold, my wife and I were looking for an indoor place to take or 18 month old. We came across Bette's, as it's right down the road from our house. On arrival we were greeted by very friendly and helpful front desk staff as it was our first time coming. They recommended us the toddler town area and said it would be the best fit for his age. In the beginning he was really enjoying himself and loved exploring all the different activities in that area. Out of nowhere, children that were much older than toddlerhood (1-3 years old) - Came in and started playing really rough, sprinting into the bounce area of toddler town, no concern for younger kids in that space. As our child was trying to navigate that bounce area in toddler town, a boy who looked to be about 5-6 years old, that we didn't know, as well as having ZERO parent supervision at that time, grabbed our 18 month old, slammed him down and held him on the ground. The child thought this was funny and laughed, as our son was screaming and crying trying to get out of the hold. It was at this point that my wife and I leaned over and had to holler multiple times to get this kid to let go of out son. Staff in the area just stood there, less that 6 feet away, like nothing was happening. If the area is for a certain age range, children above that age range should not be playing in that area for this reason. Parents need to keep an eye on their children. There needs to be better care and concern for the younger kids. Pretty bummed about the whole experience as its really close to our home, heard such great things and aren't sure if we will return because of this. Hope this helps.

Slow down as your driving to find this place or you'll miss it! You can see the sign from the road…read morebut the building doesn't look anything like you'd expect from the outside. It looks like your going to an office building. There's a small sign on the front door with the name of the place but i'm telling you slow down or you'll be driving round and round trying to find what's right in front of you! By far the BEST indoor play spot on the planet! I thought i had been to some pretty good ones but this one tops them all! A lot of them make you pay for each adult but here you only have to pay for your children and it's only $9! You can't beat that for a place where you can stay as long as you want and bring your own food! Just a quick note that if you want to bring a cake you have to rent out party space. Other than that you can bring your own food or have food delivered. They even give you a free game card with a few credits on it to try out a game or two. You can then pay to load it at the kiosh to play more games. They have literally everything a child's heart desires here! Just check out the photos. There's a separate area for toddlers and smaller children. I loved that I saw staff walking the floor all throughout the day to keep things tidy. If I was a child you'd have to drag me out kicking and screaming because i'd never want to leave!

This was my second time visiting Camp, but my first time at this location and I tried the Bluey…read moreexperience with my husband and two kids, my cousin and her family came too. Honestly, it was underwhelming. For the price (adults pay too!), there wasn't much to do, and I felt the Trolls experience I went to before was way better. The layout could really use an upgrade, more slides, swings, a ball pit, climbing areas, basically something creative and interactive for the kids that keeps them entertained. Right now, it felt like wasted space. We made the best of it, but I wouldn't recommend the Bluey experience specifically. That said, Camp itself is still awesome. The kids loved the slime activity we paid extra for, and we got some fun toys while there. I'm curious to try other experiences in the future, because if they put as much thought into them as the Trolls one, I'm sure they'll be amazing!

Decided to visit during our Philadelphia mini-vacay with our Bluey-obsessed daughter…read more We went mid-week in the late morning in an effort to avoid crowds and it seemed to work. You enter in the main area/store. There are lots of toys and items available for purchase, as well as play and coloring tables if you need to pass time before or after your visit. We arrived around 10:25am for our 11am visit and they were able to fit us into the 10:30 slot. There were about seven (7) other children in the group, alongwith about ten (10) adults. The group is then taken into the Bluey House/Play areas. You spend a total of about 40 minutes in the House/Play area which consists of free-roam/play as well as some organized group activities such as a dance party and a story time. There are lots of rooms in the house including a main play area, kitchen, living room, bedroom and slide/lounge room. Toward the end of your 40-minute allotment, you will invited into a "Secret Party" with the rest of your group. You will then go into another room where you get to meet Bluey and Bingo! You are free to take your own photos or have the staff there take photos (using your device) for you. After, you are done, you exit back into the main area. The staff throughout the experience were excellent. They were very friendly and patient with all of the children (and adults) and did a great job in all of the activities. Now admission prices range from $24-29 per person depending on the day you visit (weekends are $29). I do agree with many other reviewers saying that this activities would be more appropriately priced at around $20. Luckily, there are always promotion/coupon codes available around the internet. Simply Googling Camp Bluey Philadelphia Promo Code will result in a few options...of which one should work for around 10-15% off...on average. For those affected, the entire experience is all on one leveled floor...there are no stairs or elevations within the experience space...except for the (optional) area containing a slide. Park in the mall's Blue Parking Lot for closer access to the Camp Store.

I'm not from around here and I'd never heard of BounceU before, so I had no idea what to expect…read more But then my kid was invited to two birthday parties on the same day at this location...we put on the GPS and headed off for an adventure! This BounceU is in an unassuming building in a sort of industrial park. But there is magic inside. The facility was very well organized and clean. There were plenty of staff at each station, from the front check in to the play rooms to the party rooms. The rooms are a lot less chaotic than similar party places that I've been to. Each bounce room only had one party at a time. There was only one main door in and out. This gave me peace of mind that my kid wouldn't be able to wander off or get lost following a different party. After a long play period, the party ends with pizza and cake (parent provided?) in a private room. They play photos of the party on a TV screen and sing happy birthday. There are also little goodie bags with knick knacks. It seemed like all the kids had a great time and left happy.

Had lots of fun at a birthday party here. Will remember for my son's birthday. Nice bounce houses…read morefor older and younger children

My kids were signed up for summer camp. The studio double booked the studio space and had the…read moreweekly campers outside. The outside space was the parking lot next to a busy street. When I contacted the company because none of this was communicated to me, they were hostile. This company chose additional revenue over the safety and well-being of young children. I do not trust people that pick money over people.

Unique experience for kids and the young at heart. Splattering paint all over without getting…read moreyelled at to make art. Doing this under black light was even more fun for the kiddos and they can't wait to untape and unveil their authentic works of art. Great customer service from host and felt good to support this small business.

This place really has nice stuff. I went here with my son to exchange some things. They were fair…read more And I had a good experience.

We love taking the kids here to buy Pokémon cards and some other stuff. Shop small! Friendly staff…read more Pokémon cards start from $0.99 each and range in price, sorted in binders. Super helpful for the kids.

This is the perfect spot to hang with either your spouse or another mom friend and chat while your…read morekids play. I love the idea of this place and coming on playdates to just chill out here while the kids are busy. There are ample amounts of toys of all different variety, which is fantastic. There is something for more active kids who like ball pits or slides, but then also puzzles, books, play kitchen/pretend food for more low key activities. I like that they have hand sanitizer and shoeless entry as well. Around Christmas time they had a Santa visit which was also very cute! Would definitely consider a birthday party here in the future.

I have not seen any other children's play area at this price point. $12 per child and $8 per…read moresibling, without a charge for adults? I'll take that any day. We stopped here after lunch on our way from NYC to Ellicott City, MD. This was a great choice for a halfway point during our travels to allow the babies to burn some energy off before another two hours in the car. Staff is friendly, restroom is clean and large for baby diaper changes, and the location appears right at the downtown area, with plenty of dining options. I hope to be back someday! Five stars!

Been here 3-4 times and we love this place! There are no hidden fees or "sitting" fees like "Color…read moreme mine" has. You pay for the price of the pottery you select only. It has lots of ceramics to pick from and lots of seating. Great casual environment with good music and good for kids. Highly recommend!

Had a great time with a friend! Fun way to hang out with friends or even to have a party! Looking…read moreforward to the finished product!