Admission Information

Reserved Open Play $16 which includes one child and one adult for the entire playtime. Additional children over 12 months are $8. Children under 6 months are always free. Reserved open play is 2 hours of fun meaning the play slots are 9-11, 11:30-1:30, 2-4 Monday - Friday or 10-12 Saturday and Sunday.

Fridays we now offer pick your own time where you come anytime from 9-6 to play!

Between those times the playroom closes for sanitation and reset.

Want to save on admission? Become a member!
Visit our Facebook Page for current time slots and the schedule for the week

Reserve Play Sessions online 

Remember sock are required for all and outside food is not allowed inside.

Private Play is $195 for 1.5 hours of exclusive use of our play area for you and your guests. Private play does not include birthday parties or use of the classroom/partyroom.

Reserve Private Play


Play reservations preferred.
Walk-ins welcome on a first come first serve basis until we meet our limited capacity.


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**Don't forget to Sign our Waiver**

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  • Middletown Location

    Natural Nest Play Cafe

    Cricklewood Grove

    5350 Summit Bridge Rd Suite 111 Middletown, DE 19709

     

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    We offer Scheduled Play and Event reservations online to ensure you have a spot to play as we have limited play capacity. Drop in is offered on an as available basis only. Please call ahead. 

    Ready to Play & Save? Become a Member or Buy a Play Pass Pack!

    We also have small group classes, workshops, and more in Middletown!  

    Book Middletown Play 
  • Newark Location

    Our Newark Location will be in the 19711 Zip Code!

    We're looking for a spring/summer opening.


    Visit our Facebook Page for the most up to date information

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  • Dover Location

    Natural Nest Play Cafe

    Shoppes at Hamlet

    1003 Walker Rd,

    Dover DE 19904

    (302) 672-0803

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    We offer Scheduled Play and Event reservations online to ensure you have a spot to play as we have limited play capacity. Drop in is offered on an as available basis only. Please call ahead. 

    We also have small group classes, workshops, and more!  

    Book Dover 
  • Wilmington Location

    Our Wilmington location is a licensed location which means we helped another wonderful family open a Natural Nest Play Cafe but it is not a corporate owned location.

    It will be in the North Wilmington area!

    Currently our Licensee is on the hunt for a perfect location! Have an idea? Let us know.

    Check out their Facebook Page

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FAQs

Can we celebrate birthdays during Open Play?

Yes and no... many families choose to visit The Nest on the day of their child's birthday but we do not allow cake (or cupcakes), decorations or any other party related items during open play. We do offer a celebration table for $25 where cake and a table cloth is allowed. 

Do You Offer Private Play time?

Private Play is $195 for 90 minutes of exclusive use of our play area for you and your guests (up to 30 individuals including adults) . Private play does not include birthday parties or use of the classroom/partyroom.

Reserve Private Play

What's the difference in Private Play and a Birthday Party

The event! Private play is for groups what want to use the play area for their own group of friends. There is no outside food, decorations or vendors available during a private play time and the event is 90 minutes. These are weekdays only. During a birthday party, groups can bring decorations, food, vendors, and more!

Why Socks?

Our cafe & play area is strictly SOCKS ONLY. No shoes, no bare feet! Grippy socks ensure our little walkers and runners slip less on the floor when running and playing! This allows our little crawlers to explore freely & for our group activities. We are required to keep our feet covered at all times. Socks are required in our cafe for infants, children & adults! But don't worry if you forget, we have The Nest Play Cafe non-slip organic cotton socks for $4, available in all sizes. For our friends with different abilities who require the use of a stroller or wheeled device, we will clean your wheels before entering the play area.

If I miss my open play time can I get a refund?

Our policy is to allow rescheduling of missed appointments prior to the scheduled time. Sorry, we don’t offer refunds for missed or rescheduled appointments.

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