This place, the owner, and the girls that work there are amazing! We've been coming to the Work & Stay since Jan of this year. My son and I call it "preschool". They arrange projects for the kids and my son brings home a class assignment that he paints, colors, creates, every visit! They keep the kids engaged with classroom learning, structure, and play time while I'm in the next room working. I love that you can check on your child on the screens. They have a TV screen and tablet in the work and stay area- so it's been a great transition from working from home and my son looks forward to coming!! My only gripe is that I wish they were closer- we sometimes drive 45mins (there's another company that offers something similar-closer to my house) but Danielle's Work & Stay/ Play & Stay is well worth the commute! read more

We came here again and it was much cleaner this time around and I actively saw staff cleaning the area! So wanted to come back and give it higher stars :) and appreciated that they accept walk ins! read more

Play & Stay - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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My almost 3 year old daughter and I love Play & Stay! It's the only local play place by us (Well within 30 miles haha) that is open until 5pm on a Sunday. They used to be opened until 6pm on Sundays but changed to 5pm which is a bummer! As a single mom, that is very important that I get some relaxation/get some work done on my laptop and my daughter can get her energy out! We had Aria's 2nd bday party there last year and it was great! The staff there are all kind and warm. much recommended for kiddos until probably 5 or 6 years old. read more

I'm so glad Play & Stay exists. The top 2 reasons we come here are: 1. I have to work and my daughter doesn't have school. This place is great for spring/fall break, district recess, or early-release days. I love that while she plays, I'm able to set my laptop up for work with fast WiFi and access to an outlet. I have always felt accommodated and comfortable with plenty of space. Obviously, it can be kind of noisy/chaotic at times, but I've never had issues with productivity or complaints from colleagues about background noise. 2. It's way too hot to do anything outside, and I want more for my daughter than just to stay at home or run errands. You can only hang out at a restaurant or walk around the mall for so long. A few other positives to call out: - Friendly, engaged staff. The employees oversee the play space and are great with the kids. They facilitate a few optional and structured activities like dance breaks, coloring, or storytime in another room throughout the day. They do more than just keep the kids safe, they keep them entertained. - They offer some snacks and drinks at reasonable prices - Clean and lots of toys and a "play gym "structure - Next to the new coworking space (Work & Stay) so you can get a dedicated cubicle/space and childcare if you're looking to do this more consistently. - My daughter looks forward to coming here and often requests it: she has a blast every time. TL;DR A local business that has caffeine, cold AC, wifi, power outlets, and tons of space for kids to play? Sold. read more

Cool play space and toys are all in great shape! This place is different in that parents can work and there is a playground attendant to watch the kids. I do think they'd benefit from a little more coverage since one person can't be everywhere at once to see everything that's happening. My son is almost 15 months so I went in with him and followed him around as a figured the older kids might play a little more rough. In the 90 minutes we were there I think we have had more negative interactions with kids than all of the places we have visited combined. My son was bit, he was just sitting next to the slide the kid was going down but wasn't touching him or in his space. Later saw that kid run up to another girl and stomp on her arm unprovoked. A couple other small things happened too. I did figure that it would be a possibility with the way it was set up, but maybe just too much for my son at this age. They also have infant areas that say 12 months and under but they said my son could go in there too if he needed a little break. Some positives were that you can get coffee here and staff was friendly. Plenty to do here as well, loved the big play structure! Pricing is the same as other similar places in the area. I don't think we will be back anytime soon as I think it might just be more appropriate for slightly older kids, and I would just prefer to visit a place where everyone is watching their own children. read more

Play & Stay - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We rented the private space out for my son's 1st birthday. I had never been there before but was so impressed with the venue. Something for all ages. Staff were very nice and helpful. And loved the kids. Everyone at the party loved the space and we definitely will be coming back! Also, the owner, Danielle was super accommodating when I told her we only needed one attendant because most of the kids coming to the party were one or younger. She was great to work with! Thank you. read more

This place is AWFUL. It's 110 today and their AC wasn't working. We were here for a birthday party and all the kids were sweating. I had my 5 month old with us and we had to take him to the car because he was overheating. I complained to the girl at the front desk and she said she texted the owner but I never saw a resolution in the 2 hours we were there or any maintenance people come which I was told they would. The toys were very run down and dirty. Would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

We absolutely love Play & Stay. The place is beautiful and so fun for the kids. The staff is phenomenal. We have been here a few times now and my kids never want to leave! They have tables, chairs and plenty of outlets to hook up your laptops and the cherry on top, they now serve COFFEE! read more

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This place is great ! Perfect size , and in the middle play area there is staff there watching as well. Just to give that extra reassurance. The cost is well worth the value in my opinion read more

Great indoor play area for kids up to 6 yrs old! Friendly staff and owner. My grandchild loves this place!

Just tried it out this past Saturday and was so impressed! The staff is outstanding and build relationships (remember names, etc). My 2 year old loved playing here while I took a little mom break with a latte and tended to my 2 month old. He had such a blast and it was easy for him to still see me when he wanted my praise or validation without me having to get up every 5 seconds. This place stands out amongst its peers because of the staff care and attention, larger open space, coffee, free WiFi, and more! Now I only wish it was nearby (I'm about a 45 min - 1hr drive away). For those that live close, take advantage of their membership. It's a no brainer! We look forward to coming back and having more play dates to enjoy! Thank you, all! read more

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We found the new Play & Stay on Instagram and had to check them out during opening week! My 5 and 3 year old loved it! The space is much larger than it appears from the outside. Every square foot inside has been thoughtfully and tastefully considered. There is a private space in the back for private party/event rental and for curated activities during business hours. When we were there, my kids participated in freeze dance and making a snowman craft. The activities are led by a preschool teacher who curates developmentally appropriate activities. What really sets this place apart from other indoor plays paces for ages 0-6 is the dedicated staff that interacts and plays with your children. I was able to truly just sit back and RELAX. I was prepared with my own grip socks to be monitoring and climbing myself, but was pleasantly surprised to learn they have employees to do just that for me!!! This paired with the preschool teacher led activities are well worth the drop in rates. They offer memberships and snacks/drinks for purchase. We will definitely be back! read more

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Owner, and her daughter are so nice, place is clean. Well staffed with nice ladies, who truly like kids

What a fantastic place for the little ones to play! We found this spot by chance and we came back again for another playdate! We live in LA so not members but they offer one day passes so that was great! A lot of fun toys to play with, huge area protected by net so the little ones can climb/slide/jump, kitchen, castles, ice cream truck, marketplace with fruits and veggies:))) dolls, what not literally! There are tables for the parents surrounding the playground so you can overlook the children or go inside with them. Some of the parents had laptops to work remotely. The place was super clean, everything was new, bathrooms were spotless. My husband and I really enjoyed coming here and our daughter (she's almost 2) was exhausted after the play! Everyone was friendly, professional and nice but our daughter fell in love with Ms. Rochelle read more

We absolutely love Play and Stay! We've been coming weekly for over a year now, and the staff has truly become like family to us. They play with the kids, help them learn to share, and are just all-around wonderful people. Danielle is an incredible owner--always going above and beyond to help with any challenges we face. Miss Maggie is amazing with the children, and Miss Ava, Miss Christen, Miss Rochelle, Miss Jada, and Miss Morgan couldn't be more kind, attentive, and caring. We're so grateful for our Play and Stay family! read more

We came here today for our first time. I've been to other play areas around town and I found this one to be the dirtiest. It looks like they hire teenagers who don't care about keeping the place clean. My daughter was playing in the back corner area reserved for littles and we turned a block over and 4 bugs I've never seen before crawled out. My mom told the girl at the front about it and she just said "ok" and stayed sitting. My mom had to go back to her a while later to ask her if they were going to even go there an inspect. Just overall watching the employees here today, I can tell there is not much care taken into this place. I hope the owners read this and take action because I would love to bring my daughter back here and the Work & Stay looks great next door, it's something I definitely would have used. read more

Play and Stay - Scottsdale Arizona We recently checked out Play & Stay in Scottsdale located at Talking Stick shopping center next to Burlington and had the most fun time! It was an absolute blast! The owner Danielle is so incredibly sweet + kind and the two ladies working were fabulous! They played with all the children that were there and they built close connections with all the kids which was so wonderful to see the staff interact with with them. Play and Stay is suited for children ages 0-6! It's contained space where kids can run around freely! They have a giant play structure with obstacle courses and a slide inside the playground. There is a separate section for crawlers + beginning walkers as well. They also have lots of different toys from imagination play, building blocks, magnetic tiles and more! On Monday-Friday they offer an activity room with a variety of arts, crafts, music, and stories from 9 a.m.-to 1 p.m. Admission First Child - $25 Second Child* - $15 Each Additional Child* - $12 Discount applies to immediate family only They also have memberships! They have a snack bar with a variety of different snacks + drinks Talking Stick Shopping Center 9159 E Talking Stick Way Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Sign waiver here https://www.playandstayaz.com/waivers/ Stay tuned for a giveaway on Instagram! Follow Arizona Mommies! https://www.instagram.com/arizonamommies?igsh=MXJ5ajRjOTBvaHNreQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr read more

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We were greeted by the owner who is very friendly and nurturing! She gave my daughter socks so she could get straight to playing as each child must have shoes off to play. This was great because my daughter was very eager to get started right away! My daughter loved it here she played with all the toys and went up and down on the slides and she also was taken to a classroom where she made me beautiful pictures and got to interact with the other children. I was hanging out getting work done as well and I loved that they had snacks so we could really hangout and maximize our time spent getting things done while my daughter enjoyed and played. I think the concept is marvelous and seeing it in action is a beautiful thing! Definitely recommend this place for parents especially parents that work remote and go to school. read more

Love this new concept. They offer areas for all ages including separate areas for new crawlers and a climbing structure the big kids like. Nice layout where parents can hang out outside of the play area. Good party room. read more

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If you are a Work From Home Parent, this place was MADE for you and your littles. Buckle up for my dissertation on why I LOVE this place and drive an hour out of my way to come here! First, Working from home, especially as a mom, can be very isolating, but with this place, I feel like I found a village! The staff are so kind and interactive and engaged with my 2 little girls, 2 and 3. They have really built a relationship with my girls, where they want to be here and I get SO much work done. Ms. Ava is their favorite. Second, Play and Stay is better than daycare or a babysitter, or asking family/friends for help, because I can see my girls the whole time, and they can see me. I don't have to worry if they are happy or being taken care of or worry if I am burdening someone. Taking that worry off my shoulders literally boosts my productivity! I get so much work done here! Next, My girls love the break out activities that they have every M-F with the Preschool teacher Ms. Alexa. It is such a great balance of activities, in addition to the super cute active play structure that tires them out and then the construction and creative play centers. My girls are busy and having fun the whole time. I have to bribe them with candy to leave. Fourth, what I love about Play and Stay, is that I want to limit screen time for my girls, but when working from home, sometimes that's hard. But here, they are engaged and playing the whole time without screens. They sleep so well when we get home! Safety and fun are obviously top of mind and in every detail. You can see your children on cameras if they choose to go to the break out activities, while you stay in one spot and work. The staff also clean and sanitize toys and areas as they go throughout the day. There is a HUGE need for places like this and I am SO glad I found Play and Stay. I plan to come multiple times a month, if not every week. Thank you Danielle and Team! read more

Play & Stay - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Love this place! Such a relaxing break for parents! I was able to play with my 4 year old for a bit and explore everything, but then could take a break and drink coffee and watch while she safely played and enjoy all the toys. She had so much fun she forgot I was there and didn't want to leave! read more

I've been here a few times now and I am a huge fan. All of the team here is incredibly kind and the staff enjoys facilitating play with my son (22 months). I have been able to feel that he's safe and enjoying his time while I knock out a few emails or just generally decompressing for a bit. read more

I hate to leave a good review because I don't want this place to get too popular. IT IS AWESOME! Clean. Friendly and helpful staff. The best part is that the staff interacts with the kids - so I can actually get a little work done if needed. It is pricey, but it's worth it for the extra hands. Especially if you live nearby (I don't) and can do the membership. read more

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So glad I found this place! Visited the playground last week and my son loved it! They offer a safe play environment and even employees that are playing with the children! We made the decision to buy the membership because we will definitely be going a few times a month! read more

Such a great place for the kids and parents! Very clean and well organized. Definitely reccomend!

2 out of the 3 times my child has gone here he has gotten Covid. I think they could work on wiping down the toys more often.

10/10 First of all anyplace that is open until 6pm on a Sunday is amazing in my book, it is usually the only day I can take my kiddos to do something with my schedule. Not only that, but they are very nice and make you feel welcome. The last hour before close is 50% off and it's such a beautiful facility. There was a lot of thought put into this place and you can tell. There is seating for the adults EVERYWHERE, which is so nice and such a welcome change than other places I have been. We were only there for about twenty minutes and they made us feel welcome and weren't annoyed we came in so close to closing time. Genuinely happy people and you can feel that. I completely recommend and it's super clean and hand sanitizers and baby wipes in a lot of places, which was nice as well. They play with your kids and you can hangout and watch from afar, my kid loved that part.... He gets tired of me and that's okay! It was a nice change as opposed to other places, I play with my kid at home often, we get bored of each other and the same playing that we do, it was nice to have someone interact with him that was new and exciting. Recommend! We will be back read more

Love this place! Tried it out with my toddler this morning so he could run around while I did some work. Danielle and the staff were great. They kept him entertained and safe doing activities and enjoying the play area. It was great to be able to work and not need to have eyes on him the entire time since I knew he was being watched and cared for. We will definitely be back! read more

This was a great place for my 3 year old to spend a couple hours out of the Arizona heat! It was clean, had tons of toys, and the staff was great read more

Great owner! Would recommend this place for anyone who wants to drop off or hang out and work

LOVE the concept of Play & Stay, which stands out from any other indoor play places in the valley. They offer guided play and actively keep an eye on your kiddos, allowing you to get work done or enjoy a chat with a fellow parent!! It's a fantastic spot for kiddos to play indoors and where parents can enjoy a bit of well-deserved downtime. Highly recommend! read more

What a wonderful facility! We reserved a private room for our daughter's birthday here and the kids had so much fun! The staff was accommodating and friendly and also great with entertaining and keeping an eye on the little ones in the play area. We love how Clean, kid and adult friendly the facility is, especially for such a younger age group. We really appreciated the option and flexibility of bringing in our own food and decorations to create a more personalized space for our daughter's birthday. The staff was also helpful in assisting us with the room setup and with greeting and guiding our guests upon arrival. We love how safe, clean and fun the play areas are and we appreciate the available seating areas and tables as well. Our daughter had so much fun in the play area and we were able to join her in some fun slide action which was her favorite! Thank you Play&Stay for such a great space and birthday experience for our little one! read more

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This place is amazing! We have been here a few times and my kids absolutely enjoy playing here, especially my shy toddler. The owner and the employees are all so welcoming and kind and I love that they interact with the children. read more

The best place to bring your kids if you're busy, or you just need a minute. Brought my kids in today and they had a blast! More fun than they have at the park for certain. Will be back this week. read more

It's true this place is absolutely amazing! The employees are so great with my kids! My son is usually really shy and left there more outgoing than I've ever seen him! We were at Play & Stay for 4 hours today and I was able to get so much work done! My kids absolutely loved it! The reason for my low rating is only because my two year old was trampled at the bottom of the slide by another kid much much older/bigger than him. There were older kids playing inside the jungle gym and weren't looking at the bottom to make sure the smaller kids were out of the way before sliding down. My kids are always accidentally getting knocked down by older kids at other indoor playgrounds so one of the reasons I chose to come to Play & Stay was because I knew my kids would be safe and away from older kids especially without my constant supervision. This place is advertised for children 0-6 but these kids were much older than that. Luckily my son is okay. He didn't even cry at the time of the fall but I felt the need to leave this review as I was putting him to bed tonight and noticed his bruised cheek. read more