Such a hidden gem for working parents (like me) while their toddlers and young kids get to play and…read moreburn off some energy. Busy Bees Play Café in Carmel is the perfect spot to grab a coffee while the kids play. There have been plenty of changes every time we visit and I have loved the design each time. The play area is clean and thoughtfully designed. You can tell everything was created with parents and child safety in mind! The staff are friendly and do a good job of making their rounds to tidy up! There's a great variety to keep little ones entertained. I love that I can actually relax with a coffee (which was delicious, by the way!) while still keeping an eye on my kids. Another nice touch is that there are plenty of helpful things in the bathrooms (extra clothes, diapers, wipes, etc) for parents who may have forgotten something. This happened to me the first time we visited and I was so grateful! If you're looking for an easy, fun outing with your kids (especially on cold or rainy days), Busy Bees is a must-visit. The kids will need grip socks while playing, but you can bring in your own. They are also a nut-free facility which is a plus for parents like me who has a child with a nut allergy. My little kids can be here for hours while I work, so will definitely be back again and again!

Decent experience. The play area has a lot going on - which…read moreis great, but also overwhelming for both myself and my child. There were toys everywhere, and seemingly one employee trying to help tidy things up. I also tried the "medium soft pretzel" but it was honestly the smallest soft pretzel I've seen. The dirty sodas were good though!

Cute place and my daughter loved it. Lots of options to choose from. Lovely staff and check in is…read moreeasy

I went here with my daughter and my seven-year-old grandson. It is called The Treehouse. It is…read morelocated at Plainfield Christian Church. It is at the children's center. Door 5 around back. There only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 to 11 and 1 to 3. For children ages 2 to 12 years old. When entering you have to check in at the kiosk or the front desk. The place that looks like a large treehouse with two different floors, three slides, and plenty of things to do within the treehouse. The top level with the two big slides are for kids 5 and up Because you have to climb a ladder to get to the second level. There is an area for the kids under two to play with all kinds of toys. Lots of things for kids to play on and play with such as a kitchen with all the fixing grocery carts that seem to be the most popular area. Also, there was a book rack that you could sit down and read a book and comfortable chairs and couches with large Ottomans. Blocks and small basket ball hoop. There is also a kitchen so parents you can get you a cuppa coffee or water or hot chocolate and watch your kids play. They also have snacks for the little ones, there is a refrigerator. The bathroom is in the same area so no leaving the room.

Oh my this place was amazing!! Why didn't they have a place like this when I was a child!!…read moreEverything imaginable known to man!

Well this place is great for kids. I brought by 6-year-old son and he had a blast!…read more When you first enter, there's the biggest ball pit I've ever seen with interactive pneumatic tubes, rotating platforms, and a nearby climbing wall and slides. Beyond that, there are more play structures and a basketball area with trampolines. In the back half of the building, there's a rice pit (basically like a sandbox, but with rice instead of sand), a very fun smaller ball pit with interactive screens - throw the balls at the video game projection and blow up the bad guys, a lego area, and a small arcade (additional purchase required). We saw dozens and dozens of kids having the best time of their life. There was a good amount of seating for adults throughout the building, so we always had a place to sit to keep an eye on the kids. There are lots of hand sanitizer stations throughout and we frequently saw workers with vacuums. We played for 3 hours and our kid could have stayed much longer. I would guess older kids might get bored more quickly, but for preschool or early elementary kids, Smiley seems like heaven. You do have to buy the Smiley grippy socks, but that's a standard penalty for play places these days. After you're done playing, hit up Bugambilias a few doors down for amazing Mexican food!

Such an awesome place to take kids! Everything is super clean! It's also nice adults don't also…read morehave to pay and can play as well! Went on a Tuesday afternoon around 3 and basically had the place to ourselves! The staff was very friendly explaining how it worked because it was our first visit! It was also nice they have multiple of the same toys for kids to play with! It was a cold windy day so this was a nice indoor activity!

This was an amazing experience!!!! Decided to bring our kiddos here for some fun and couldn't have…read morebeen happier! We went for the last hour so it wasn't busy at all! Getting started was so easy! There are tablets just to the side of the counter where we were able to submit our waiver. After that, all we had to do was pay for our play! The young man at the counter was very nice and explained how everything worked since this was our first time! The sand play was such a fun experience! Honestly, this entire concept is every kid's dream...sand+toys=hours of fun...what more do you need lol! My littles had a blast here! As a parent, I enjoyed myself as well! It's the little details for me! This place is immaculately clean and you can tell every detail has been thoroughly thought out...from the toys in the box, to the coffee for parents, all the way down to the music selection (love when I hear Christian music playing in establishments)! We had an amazing time here and are totally looking forward to coming back!

Great places for kids of all ages to hang out and play! Had a wonderful few hours with my nephews…read morewhen we needed an inside summer activity.

Always friendly at the counter! Today we got a chocolate muffin, which is good sized) and they…read morewarmed it. Big enough that I spit for both boys that I watch to have half. Today it was pretty quiet and calm.

This is a perfect space for kids. Gripper socks required for the kids but parents are allowed with…read moretheir own socks. No cost for parents and snacks are allowed inside and can be eaten in the seating area. The space itself is small but isn't overwhelming and parents can keep an eye on their kids. They have a party room that looks perfect for bday parties! It's fairly clean but the bathrooms could use a deep clean. Staff was friendly.

Overpriced and dirty! Very disappointed in staff, constantly on their phones and do not monitor the…read moresafety or cleanliness of playground. Also the hours posted online and different from the ones posted on door! Save your money and go to a free indoor playground - it'll be worth your time and sanity.

Tried this out for the first time a couple weeks ago on a Sunday afternoon. It was SO quiet! Only…read moreone other child playing at the time. Eventually 2 other children came in but it was pretty much a quiet hour of watching my boys play by themselves in the sand. Very simple and low frills decor. I think there were 4? chairs for adults or adults could sit by the sandbox. Plenty of trucks and sand toys to go around. The vibe was just kind of sad and basic somehow. There was a strong cleaning smell and the vending machine kept beeping. I'm guessing they're trying to compete with Dig Dig for Kids in Fishers but Dig Dig definitely has my vote for now but maybe Tiny Excavators is just warming up and getting the word out.

My son had a blast playing with the sand and all of the toys! very clean and well kept. nice owner…read more will be back!

Lil sprouts is a great place to play with the Grandkid. I appreciate how clean and cozy it is. I…read moredon't understand the reviews where they complain about the no shoes policy. Why would you want your little ones playing on a dirty floor? as a grandma, I don't have the luxury of all these toys, so it give the kiddos someplace clean and safe to run around, rather than being cooped up with the tv or tablet.

From the owner: Little Sprouts Play Studio is a thoughtfully designed indoor play space in New Castle, IN, offering…read morea calm, engaging environment filled with wooden toys and open-ended play opportunities. Created with families in mind, we provide a welcoming space for kids to explore, imagine, and grow—while parents connect and unwind. From open play to special events and birthday parties, we make every visit a memorable one!

Went to escapades with the grandkids. It has changed a lot (for the better) since my kids were…read morelittle. The kids had a great time, food was amazing and the staff is super friendly.

I have been bringing my special needs child here for about a decade, minus Covid closures, and have…read morealways had an amazing time. That being said, you do need to watch young children because Escapades is not a babysitting service. You can think you are the best parent ever and then find your older child in the baby area or climbing on the outside of the equipment anyway, just because someone else's child had the idea and yours thought hey, why not? There is always risk of injury at any playground and the staff at Escapades are extremely busy checking kids in, making food, and taking care of the arcade in addition to cleaning up the messes so many people leave behind. Watch your own children.

We had our daughter's birthday party here and it was fantastic! All of the kids made beads and then…read morea bracelet for themselves and one for the birthday girl! Aja was beyond wonderful with everything- organizing the party, keeping the group entertained, and fun! I can't recommend Yours for the Making more, it was a great day!

It is really fun and the owner leads you through it carefully, even for people like me who have…read morelittle art skill. I think it would make for a great girls night out party. The options you have for the signs is enormous.