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    Play and Ponder

    4.8 (17 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Verma S.

    We had the BEST birthday here at Play and Ponder!!! They had the BEST hospitality & provided soo much for us!! I was overwhelmed with love by how they took care of everything. The kids had fun playing & it went extremely well. Thank youu everybody at Play and Ponder, Popfetti PDX, Pastelskies PDX, Baking with Nanaanagela, and Dragon tree Productions for pulling together such a fun party!!!

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    Jordan C.

    Brought my kids on a Monday morning to run some energy out and give myself a break from entertaining. We were greeted by the owner and it was very apparent they have children of their own, as they've thought of every little detail. They had a place for my oldest to color while I filled out the waivers and paid for their admission, and they brought me a chair to sit if I wanted to- since I was holding my youngest in my arms. It's set up so that you can conveniently see your kids from anywhere in the space, no unnecessary walls dividing rooms like a lot of other places- which make it difficult for parents of multiples. Everything looked and smelled very clean, and they were great about quickly sanitizing anything they saw a kid put in their mouth. The selection of toys is very thoughtfully curated with educational toys and toys that encourage imaginative play. Both my 1 year old and almost 5 year old had plenty of things to keep them entertained. A lot of other indoor playgrounds for this age group, feel really curated for the older toddlers or the babies but this one felt really equally stocked for the different age ranges. I'd say this play space is best for babies and kids 0-7, making it the perfect place to bring your little and their older siblings. The only bummer is that my son said this is his new favorite lol and it's a bit of a drive from the east side. Crossing my fingers they open a second location closer to us eventually, but for now it sounds like we'll be making the drive out to Beaverton frequently.

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    I took my 14 month old, gets overwhelmed with a lot of people and sensory stimulation. We had a great time and he was able to do a lot of independent exploring. A thoughtfully set up, fun, and inclusive space

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    Kirsten C.

    My son loved playing in the kitchen area and climbing the walls. We had a spectacular experience. My 1 year old nephew came as well and had a ton of fun

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    Thank you so much for your kind review! We can't wait to see you soon!

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    The owner is amazing and so kind. She has so many great ideas and is always thinking about the parents she serves.

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    9 months ago

    The place is clean, and the staffs are very nice and helpful. My kids really enjoyed playing there.

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    My toddler and I had a great time with our friends here and finally a kids place that opens early in the morning at 9am!

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