I like this place. I believe it opened on July 15th, so it's very new. As you see in the photos it's very inviting for toddlers that enjoy playing pretend with various store front themed play areas. The full list is on their website. My 2.5 yr old loves the icecream truck. The layout is genius in that you can keep your eyes on them at all times, and even if you can't they aren't escaping anywhere, so moms/parents can catch a break. I will say my 5 stars is b/c they have no competition nearby and it goes towards their originality (otherwise 4.5 stars), but there is def some (very small) room for improvement if they care to hear it.
Socks are required for everyone, non-skid is better b/c they have super slippery hardwood type floors. If you forget a pair they sell them. They do a pretty good job at cleaning the place and reorganizing the toys. Of course the younger ones are going to put things in their mouths and you're going to find a toy buzz cutter from the grooming playroom in the food bin of the kitchen playroom (thus is expected), so don't have your expectations that crazy.
I love that they have a family restroom with a changing table equipped with baby wipes, sanitizing wipes and a diaper pail. They also have a stool and Bjorn attachable potty seat in both bathrooms; the other bathroom is unisex. Stools are really handy and def have your toddler in mind. Heck, there's even a Bumbo in their under two play area (it's small). Thumbs up!
What's not pictured here is that they have three long tables facing the front of the storefront (by the entrance and check-in) where they have various things for drawing including a drawable table cover which I assume they change daily (not throughout the day?), so it can get pretty drawn up dep on when you go. They have a caddy full of markers, crayons and colored pencils. It's a nice break from the themed play areas.
At the other tables they have Picaso tiles and one of those STEM screw peg boards along with some puzzles and even a Lego table. I even saw a Melissa & Doug latches board (I was always curious about that toy). There's larger Lego type blocks in the back by the bathroom. I also remember a few smaller round tables for the adults to relax and play with their phones.
Lastly they have some random but very conveniently placed shopping carts (2), a wagon, some giant puppy & dog stuffed animals, a tricycle type along with a slide in the back right corner. They even have a pram stroller with a fake baby and a baby swing for it, too. How cute.
Anyways I'm not really sure how old the kids can be to be entertained by that kind of stuff, but the older after school group def starts trickling in after 2:30pm as the younger not in school (or stay at home) toddlers start trickling out for nap time around 1-2pm. It's definitely entertaining for toddlers.
I will say since they recently opened I haven't seen any membership rates or any specials (like 2-for-1 Tuesdays), so I'm curious about that in the future. It's just $11.50 (not including tax) on the weekdays ($13.50 weekends) for 12 months and up. So I want to clarify the accompanying free (baby) sibling per paid child admission "question". The website mistakenly says 12 months and under, but it's really under one, before their first birthday per their system.
Hey, it matters for me b/c I have more than one child and I personally don't think my baby up until maybe 14-ish months can really appreciate this place, so since I have a grandparent babysitter I think I'll just focus on bringing the toddler. Some people stay for 3 hours. I think you'd want to stay for 1-1.5 hrs to get your money's worth especially if you're not around the corner. It def takes some planning.
Very lastly I'm not sure if they do re-entry; I haven't asked. You obviously can't eat in there (keep it clean). The free snack per child as you're leaving is very nice. Also, keep in mind they don't allow strollers (for obvious reasons), so bring your best babywearing game, super diaper bag or whatever mom/parent unicorn magic with you.
I do wish they either had a water fountain or some accessible bottled water for sale (do they?). If they really want my true 5 stars can we work on providing the parents with water pitchers (maybe even with mint inside or something bougie)? And if I really can keep dreaming is there a way to sneak in some coffee or Expresso shots/Cuban coffee? I get it, parents can't drink or eat because the little spawns will automatically want some, too and make a mess. BUT if we can somehow make it happen 6 stars!!! Regardless, a good 4.5 stars so far! read more