Give it a try!. I for one am glad this isn't a "professionally run place". If I wanted to take my child to a cookie cutter corporate place I would go go Chuck e Cheese lol. It's a fun, laid back place and you don't have to deal with crowds. If people feel out of place there I would say those are your own insecurities. I don't feel like its the owners job to interact with me. I'm there to have my child play... Period.…
Good times!.
I've been taking my son to PLP since he was an infant and now he's a walking talking toddler. It's the one place he plays independently and I can relax and know he's safe and having fun! I get
equally as much out of our visit by interacting with the other moms and the owner- or catching up on e-mails and reading.
I am also very grateful for the owner's stance on normalizing breastfeeding. The WHO recommends breastfeeding for at least 2 years and my toddler still nurses like it's his job! I have only been shown encouragement and support from the owner and other moms. We mom's gotta stick together and encourage one another instead of judge each others parenting when it differs from our own.
If you haven't been I encourage you to check it out for yourself. You'll love the atmosphere and the company- and your little one will have a blast!…
My review. I would like to add my review. I am not associated with anyone or the owner. I found out about PLP online and went because I was looking for a place to take my only child to socialize with other children. I have only went once and would consider going again if it was closer and on a bad weather day where outdoor fun could not be found. Here are my list of pros. I really like that it is a no shoes place. My daughter enjoyed herself and I was able to bring my own lunch for her. I felt like it was a good concept and casual enviroment. My cons are: I must agree about feeling a little akward being there. It wasn't as professionally ran place I was expecting (and paying $6 dollars I would expect it to be better ran) I too was a little disappointed because online it showed that there would be organized run activities I could pay extra to do and/or free things like music time. None of this happen while I was there and I was bummed about that a lot. Also for a good deal of time I was there the owner was quietly argueing with what seem to be a staff/or member of either PLP of something else she was a part of. This I must say isn't professional. If I am paying to go to a place I expect the person who runs it to be organized and focused on what is going on. However if this was a free play group concept then by all means my review for this would be better because then I would look at it as a mom running it not a professional looking to make a profit. That is my only big reason for not going back. $6 dollars is a lot for a visit with a mom's play group not a professional ran play place with promised activities. I write my review in no disrespect but I read reviews before I go anywhere and from review posted it seems more like a feud which again lends it self to a mom's group not a professional business. I believe when writing a review it should be honest and accurate not jabs and rave reviews for a friend. Thank you for considering my review and on a whole I give it a 2stars. it would be a 4stars if It was just a mom's play group not a business.…
Great social enviorment!!. PLP is an awesome concept that was created by a wonderful mother that cared about her children's enviroment while they are in their toddler years! The toys are NOT broken by any means - they are in good shape and without batteries it allows the children to play pretend and expend their minds. Which is very critical at this age. As far as the breast feeding remark - ridiculous! If you supported breastfeeding and were educated about the subject then you would be well aware that the recommended age to continue to breastfeed is two! Anything past that age is a plus! I know the owner personally and she is like a secret agent when it did come to nursing her daughter. There was NOTHING being exposed! I nurse with a cover and I know I draw more attention to myself with that! :) If you FULLY supported breastfeeding then you would SUPPORT a mama that has accomplished what most women WISH they could and that is to reach the age of two and beyond! I love PLP and wish that I could bring my kiddos again! Much more fun than working full time! Keep up the hard work mama!! =)…
Great fun!.
I think the concept of PLP is a fantastic one, and my only regret is that we aren't closer to visit often.
To the lady offended by extended breastfeeding: You make it sound like she whipped it out and waved it around! Sheesh, if it bothers you so bad, stop looking. ;0) Also, I've been in the position with all three of my children at some point... they are doing something dangerous, etc. and I need to get their attention ASAP. There isn't always time to walk quickly over and use your inside voice.
People need to stop being so judgy! Both points that I addressed had something in common: neither had ANYTHING to do with PLP, just with people's own personal hang-ups. Some people breastfeed in public. Some people might shout at their kids occasionally. Those aren't really legitimate reasons for giving a bad review to a business.
I think the owner is doing a great job, providing a fun environment for little ones and mamas/daddys. Keep up the great work!…
