The Children’s Playroom Drop-In Child Care

This place is a dream come true for my family. We’re new to Nashville and don’t know many people here yet. We tried out the Playroom on our wedding anniversary so my husband and I could go on a date, and we’re very happy to have found them. Their facility is pretty amazing with a huge train table, «playground» area, movies, toys, tons of activities etc. They even provide meals if needed. The care isn’t individualized which is to be expected at a drop in care facility, so as long as you understand that and have a fair expectation that your child is there to be in a safe place they can play and have fun, and be supervised, but won’t be getting real one on one attention or education like a school, you’ll be very happy here. My kids are begging for us to go on a date so they can go back :) They’re also extremely well priced. 4 stars only because I wish they had more locations. West End is the only one in Nashville proper, we’d love to see one in South Nashville! 5 stars for quality, care, safety, cleanliness and price.

It took me a few years to try it but I’m so glad I did! Contrary to previous reviewer we absolutely see familiar faces each time we visit. My kids think it’s a treat for them! They get a rare pizza treat, meet new friends, make crafts/​do art, dance, play air hockey, etc etc. I’m not one that would have been comfortable dropping a baby off or any child too young to express to me how they felt about the place… but my kids are 5&6 now and both love it! Plus, it’s $ 10 an hour. I’d pay more than that for a sitter to just have them sitting at home bored.

We’ve used this child care facility many times over the past 3 years. Overall, it’s a very positive experience for the kids. The rate is $ 8 per hour for one child plus $ 2 per hour for each additional child. They do charge an additional $ 2 per hour for babies. (6 weeks-​15 months old).
Our 4 year old daughter loves it there. They do crafts, games, and special projects for holidays. Lots of toys and room for the kids to play. They even help with potty training!
The only negative thing I can say is that once I dropped off my 15-​month-​old boy there, and he had a real meltdown. Just wouldn’t stop crying. And they kept calling me about it, I guess to try to get me to pick him up early. I dunno, but man, babies cry sometimes! The owner was very nice about it though when I picked him up.

The Children’s Playroom is awesome and my kids often ask, «When are you and dad going somewhere so we can go to the Playroom!» When I would pick them up to leave, they would be a little mad :)
I recently had family in town from Illinois and we had to drop off 5 kids for an adult only event. We completed the registration forms before arriving. Their staff is always nice and took the food we brought for the kids to make sure they had snacks when they were ready to eat. They offer food options as well!
The proof came when niece, who was apprehensive about leaving her 3 year old, constantly bragged on the Playroom the next day. They wish they had a similar place back in Illinois. Their son asked them to see if there is a place like the Playroom in their hometown.
The staff is patient and I have never seen them be other than pleasant with all of the children! We love the people there and my kids always look forward to their next visit!

It may just be me, but I am uncomfortable dropping off my daughter at a day care for the evening, when there is no appearance of consistent staffing. I have been told by friend that use this place that there are different sitters every time they come here, and their child is always apprehensive because there is nobody there that they recognize. When I have been here to check it out, it certainly seemed to have all of the necessary attributes to adequately accommodate a large group of children, but given the format, I have not been back to use their services.