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amother
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 Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:04 pm
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Someone on a different thread today got me thinking. Is there a need for an open play space for mothers to bring their kids to so both mother and kid can get out and socialize? Not a babysitting idea. Mothers would stay with their kids. Would be toys, art centers, reading corners ect. How many of you would bring your kids to such a place?
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amother
Brickred
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:05 pm
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amother
Hydrangea
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:05 pm
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Like a mommy and me? Yeah I’m sure there’s a need
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happy7
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:07 pm
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People would love it, but these places all charge at least $12-15 to come for an hour. No one can maintain such a place with proper equipment and clean, sanitized, up to date toys without charging.
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amother
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:08 pm
Yes something like a Mommy and me. But in a warm and inviting place where the mothers would enjoy socializing too.
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amother
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amother
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:08 pm
| happy7 wrote: | | People would love it, but these places all charge at least $12-15 to come for an hour. No one can maintain such a place with proper equipment and clean, sanitized, up to date toys without charging. |
Yes. There would probably be a charge
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amother
RosePink
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:09 pm
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love that idea! I dont live in lakewood though
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amother
DarkMagenta
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:15 pm
I would love that!
I would say to charge by the month so that there is enough income to also pay for the upkeep....
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amother
Sage
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:19 pm
I would love this! As long as upkeep would be sufficient to keep things sanitary.
My husband and I have talked about opening a mommy-and-me place like this but in our dreams. With play areas , mini-library , sensory center , and maybe healthy snacks
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amother
Acacia
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:20 pm
| amother DarkMagenta wrote: | I would love that!
I would say to charge by the month so that there is enough income to also pay for the upkeep.... | Maybe a membership type charge
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amother
Aquamarine
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:46 pm
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They have this in Crown Heights - it's awesome!!
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amother
Taupe
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:47 pm
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I work but would love this between the hours of 4-7. I’m sure I’m not the only one.
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amother
Chestnut
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:51 pm
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Peekaboo Playground in TR is great for that, and they have monthly memberships
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mushkamothers
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:51 pm
Yes the motherhood center - it's been such a game changer for the community, it's amazing. The playroom was designed more for mothers to socialize than for it to be a place for kids like a soft play kind of place. (I helped advise on the toys) more of a lounge than "kids in action" thing. Miriamscenter.org
I keep saying we need another indoor play space here that's more gross motor stuff for a rainy day. Like the ability center in Flatbush, you can Google for pics
It's also a non profit not so much a business so idk how the numbers crunch but its definitely a case of "build it and they will come" in any community of young mothers and kids
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amother
Aquamarine
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 9:54 pm
| mushkamothers wrote: | | Yes the motherhood center - it's been such a game changer for the community, it's amazing. The playroom was designed more for mothers to socialize than for it to be a place for kids like a soft play kind of place. (I helped advise on the toys) more of a lounge than "kids in action" thing. Miriamscenter.org |
It's multipurpose. There is the socializing/classes for mothers as well as playroom and activities for kids.
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amother
Bluebell
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 10:04 pm
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yes! I need a place for my kids to play indoors other than the library
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emes86
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 10:16 pm
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I am always saying we need a place like this!
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amother
Acacia
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 10:19 pm
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I love the idea and would definitely bring my toddler but realistically I don't know how much I'd interact with other parents. This is lakewood, not crown heights...
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amother
DarkMagenta
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Sun, Jan 07 2024, 10:26 pm
| amother Acacia wrote: | | I love the idea and would definitely bring my toddler but realistically I don't know how much I'd interact with other parents. This is lakewood, not crown heights... |
I'm also the quiet/shy type. I need this because my toddler needs company. I'm thinking of sending him out just cuz he's bored of my company- but that's like $650.... I rather something like this- I'd pay $100/ month. Automatically when the kids play with each other you schmooze with the person near you... Or I'd come with a friend.
Can someone please start this!? I had such a long day today and there's a long week ahead!
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