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    Kids Empire Gresham

    4.2 (23 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Jenna M.

    Pretty cool large jungle gym for the kiddos in Gresham. I went with my two younger nieces and they seem like they were having a blast. There is one spot for toddlers and the worker told us we couldn't go in there, they acted like she was big enough on her own (she is 2) or we weren't allowed to play with her. It makes sense, but it's hard not to help her play. The other area is for larger kids and seemed too 'advance' for the 2 year old. My 8 year old was having a blast climbing up and going down the slides. I even did it a few times and I was tired! They also have little 'go carts' that you have to load up a card to pay (kind of spends) they go about 5mph. We were there for a couple hours. They have snacks and drinks for purchase, but not really food-food. They do birthday parties which is neat. You also have to sign a waiver and the kiosks were a little glitchy trying to fill it out.

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    seth a.

    Before we get into this, full disclosure, I'm a hearing impaired veteran, I'm writing this for other people that have similar issues and for the company to consider in their growth. Upon entry I see an area that is very tidy and well kept, I didn't get the white glove out but I had no problems with cleanliness. The waiver process was easy the cost for one visit was inline with your average playhouse. Finding seating was limited there were at least two parties, leaving only a few options that were clean and ready to go, and when I say clean I do not mean unkempt, I simply mean nobody was sitting at them or leaving their belongings there. My feet are cold, wood plank flooring in a large space, they don't allow shoes on the floor and I must say that policy is curious. I sat next to the manager unknowingly, he was doing what appeared to be a site evaluation and critiquing his management team in short reviews, I personally didn't feel it appropriate to talk shop on the floor, but I'll go into that more later. They were speaking to the team on walkie talkies because the music was too loud to talk at a normal level even face to face and each employee had their mic at different volumes which was strangely militaristic only that it brought me back to my service days talking to platoons and coordinating movement and avenues of attack, it was quite surreal, so if you can imagine loud concert level music, screaming kids, hot mic conversations, yelling critique, this is where I'm at, completely overstimulated. The manager after a time completed his site review and proceeds to take back lead over the place, noticing I'm writing a review or not I'm not sure he began by checking with the tables about their happiness, and working my way, I'm a very honest person and I welcome his curiosity, discussing each of these points, I believe he genuinely wanted to know if there was a fix for any of my concerns. It is clear to me that he cares about the success of this business, in credit to him, I would want someone like this running my business in most respects. He told me the company had a policy of wanting the space to be largely play, there is not office space for him to counsel his team, the speakers which are concert type speakers are supposed to be no louder than 85 DB I personally experienced sound up to 92 DB but likely those were kids screaming, in my dealing with my disability have a hard time being in anything over 75 DB, and I think the company should consider that pounding little ears with 85 DB continuously comes with a certain level of responsibility. Here are my suggestions for the company, moving forward. -Make this manager a district or put him on that path, the value of a manager to take time to listen to a person whether he fully understands is key to the success of a business and he's doing that with his team, make his team bigger. -reassess your site design, there needs to be a place for the team to pull off and coach or be coached. -build a sound dead room for parents and children who need to unwind not leave, you have plenty of places to be loud, sometimes a parent or child needs to take a moment or take time to unwind without taking their other kids away from the fun. -the floor is very cold, especially in cold wet climates, the beauty of wood floors is lost on cold feet. -provide hearing protection, free/for sale you as a business have a responsibility to the demographic you invite. -Walkie talkies come with ear pieces and mics, keep the conversations more private and less intrusive, I shouldn't be a part of every conversation in the place no matter where I am and I don't need more noise penetrating my skull. -you need a monthly subscription, as a single parent I cannot justify bringing my kids here instead of skyzone when I can go there anytime I want for one affordable fee per kid or family rate. In closing I don't want this to be seen as a negative review, my son had a lot of fun and that's why I came, in the end you're catering to me, not my kid, because it's my money you want.

    Haley greeted us with professionalism and respect . She answered questions about the facility and welcomed us. We watched in 2024 with anticipation as they worked to complete it. This was my first experience with Kids Empire. It was bright clean and safe. Every effort is being made to maintain safety and fun. We will definitely return!

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    Great place for kids, loved the staff and Elijah helped with the party and was extremely professional

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    Elijah did an amazing job with our nephew's birthday party. So helpful and an amazing attitude despite how chaotic these things can be.

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    Our son loves kids empire. Alexis was extremely helpful and always keeping an eye on the kids

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    My niece had a Birthday party here. It was pretty loud but the kids had a blast! Elijah was super helpful and really great to work with!

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    Elijah in particular kept me on a schedule the entire time, which made the experience very stress-free as a parent.

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