• A Blue and Orange Play Date

    Get ready for a Holiday Play Date with a special guest... Can you spell his name? B-L-I-P....(We will let you finish it we know you can!) Join us for a day, laughter, and Blippi-themed fun! What to Expect: Blippi Themed Play & Hanukkah & Christmas Crafts A 1 Hour Blippi Themed Visit Save the Date: December 3rd & 17th

    Play with Blippi 
  • Music & Movement BiWeekly Classes

    We have two music & movement classes!

    Music for Tiny Tots w/ The Music School

    18 months-up to 3 years
    This class is a wonderful introduction to music for your youngest students. Each weekly session provides opportunities for singing and vocal development activities, fingerplays, movement, playing instruments, focused listening. Children develop language, motor and listening skills as they sing, move and play along to a variety of musical styles.

    Thursdays @ 11

    Music for the Very Young

    3 ½ up to 5 years In these classes children begin to explore musical concepts through their activities. Weekly sessions include opportunities for singing, dancing, playing simple instruments, interpreting music through movement, stories, games and much more. Special instruments are in introduced/sampled in these classes.Parents are not required to participate in this class.

    Thursdays @ 11:30

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  • Bluey Play date

    Celebrate the holidays with BLUEY!

    Play games like Dance Mode, Here Comes the Grannies (with scarves and glasses) and more at this Bluey themed party. Package comes with Bluey themed holiday art, a picture with the blue heeler. adults are free. Price per kid only!

    Dec 3rd & 17th

    Price per child include crafts, photo and fun!

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  • Tummy Time & Newborn Play

    For babies 2 weeks - 6 months

    Hosted by a Pediatric Physical Therapist & Mom of 2 Littles.

    Dr. Sarah Richards, PT, DPT

    Pediatric Physical Therapist & creator of The Baby Movement Coach, LLC

    Come learn ways to simplify Tummy Time & Newborn Play while bonding with your new baby & connecting with other parents in the same season of life. A very brief developmental topic will be discussed at each Play Group followed by practicing new ways to Play & nurture your baby's natural development from the very beginning. Siblings can play at a discounted rate during Play Group time.

    Tuesdays @ 11:30 Starting September 5th

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  • Mini Dance Classes

    We’ve partnered with Melodic Movements Dance studio to bring two I got to dance classes to Middletown and Dover. Classes are 30 minutes and include an hour of play after dance in the play are.
    There are two classes: You and Me for 18mos-3yrs and Mini Movements for 3yrs-6yrs old

    You can find the schedule for Dover Here and Middletown Here.

    You can do drop in classes or save by doing a monthly Dance Class Pass!

    Get a Class Pass 
  • We Kids Rock @ The Nest Play Cafe

    Ages Birth-5yrs We Kids Rock's Family Classes are 45 minutes of music participation for ages birth-five years old and their caregivers. Bill plays guitar and sings as we sing along, clap, shake egg shakers and most of all, HAVE FUN!! A great introduction to music for little “rockers” everywhere and their parents/caregivers.

    Join us Friday October 27th @ 11am

    Rock @ The Nest 
  • Little Linguist: Mandarin

    Raising a little linguist? Let us help! We offer Mandarin lessons for littles. Join us every Thursday at 11:30am for a delightful dive into the Mandarin language, designed specially for our little learners aged 0-5.

    Why choose Mandarin for your kiddo?

    1. Brain Boosting: Early language introduction stimulates cognitive development.
    2. Cultural Connection: They’ll gain a deeper appreciation for global cultures.
    3. Future Fluency: The younger they start, the easier it is to pick up nuances and accents.
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  • Munchkin Mornings

    This class is a structured play time for 2-4 year olds that focuses on giving them a foundation in scheduled play, learning and fun. Parents are welcome to use this time to get things done in our coworking space or participate as their littles need.

    Sample Schedule
    10:15-10:30 Welcome & Greet Friends
    10:30-10:45 Morning Meeting
    10:45-11:30 Arts & Craft, Music or Movement
    11:30-11:45 Story Time
    11:45-12:30 Unstructured Play
    12:30 Bye & Bubbles

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  • Adopt a Dino

    🦖 What is it? No, we don’t have actual dinosaurs for you to adopt and take home - Mayor Humdinger from Paw Patrol tried that and it didn’t end well for him.
    Your kiddo picks out a stuffed dinosaur to bring home, a Dino house, and they get to name their dinosaur and check out their official adoption certificate.
    🦕Tickets include a dinosaur-themed craft, activity, digital photo, a dino home, open play, your new scaley friend and a special guest!
    This is a 2.5 hour event!
    Parents free!

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  • Royal Tea Party

    👑 Royal Tea Party at The Nest Play Cafe! 👑

    Attention all princes, princesses, kings, and queens of the realm! The Nest Play Cafe invites families to a majestic afternoon at our Royal Tea Party.

    ✨ What’s Brewing?

    A royal visit from a real-life princess! 👸
    Delightful tea paired with regal activities to keep the young royals entertained.
    Enchanting royal dancing for all to join.
    👗 Don your finest gowns, crowns, and capes – parents too! Make magical memories with us.

    Sunday Oct 1 in Middletown

    Sunday Oct 8 in Dover

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  • Adopt a Unicorn

    🦄 What is it? No, we don’t have actual unicorns for you to adopt and take home, but we are definitely looking for them!
    Your kiddo picks out a stuffed unicorn to bring home, a dino home, and they get to name their unicorn friend and check out their official adoption certificate.
    🦄Tickets include your new pet, a unicorn-themed craft, activity, digital photo, a unicorn home, open play and more!
    This is a 2.5 hour event!
    Parents free!

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  • Little Scientists

    Do you have a little scientist at home? This class is perfect for kids 4-5 years old (although 3 & 6 years old are welcome to join the fun too)
    Biology Edition: will explore metamorphosis(with live caterpillars), habitats, plants and more in this 6 week science fest!

    Book Little Scientist 
  • You, Me & a Mess

    "You, Me & a Mess" at The Nest Play Cafe is an exciting and creative class for children aged 1-5 years! This is sensory & STEAM-based exploratory class.

    Reserve Your Spot 
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We have biweekly music classes at our Dover location! Check out the offerings here.

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