apple seeds

Very friendly staff, clean environment, fun classes. We tried out the Songs for Seeds class and even though my daughter is only 7 months it was a lot of fun (we couldnt make the hours for Songs for Seeds Babies) … We ended up signing up for the whole fall semester, cant wait!!!

We had our son’s 1^st birthday there this weekend, and people can’t stop raving about it!
I knew I wanted to have a special 1^st birthday for my son, and researched what seemed like every play space in Manhattan. I saw that Apple Seeds consistently has great reviews and awards, and the price was right, so decided to book with them (sight unseen).
From the beginning, the birthday contact at Apple Seeds was responsive and accommodating. Being a bit of a control freak, it’s challenging for me to fully hand the reigns over, so we did customize a bit, but this wasn’t an issue. We ordered food for adults and kids, and the prices were decent.
The space is clean, the staff is friendly, and they have the day down to a science. We had kids from 11 months to 5 years, and they all had a blast!
Thanks to Cassie, Alyssa, and the day-​of-​party staff at UWS Apple Seeds for a wonderful event that couldn’t have gone better!
Now, what to do for next year?

My 2.5 y/​o kiddo has been a happy member and enrolled in one class or another since this location opened. Everything about this organization is impressive! It’s been such a savior and considered an extension of our home– on Too hot, Too cold, Too wet or just Out-​of-​Ideas Days with the kid (s).
Our magical experience:
Stroller Valet Parking — all day long just make it through the doors you’ll be welcomed and assisted by a friendly someone & especially nice when you can leave your ice capped/​rain soaked stroller behind!
The Front Desk — will soon know your kid (s) by name and your kids will be happy to see them too. Does your kid insist on getting an adorable little hand stamped, extra sticker or conversing in babbling gibberish? No problem! They are genuinely NOT annoyed by this stuff.
The Play Space — this location is bright (artificial lighting), new, and the furnishings modern, fun, safe and VERY clean. The space is not nearly as expansive as the Chelsea location but, it rarely feels crowded… and they play good tunes we can bob our heads to. This is where the magic happens — kids 0−3ish most of the time can keep busy here for up to a couple hours, everyone makes friends –the kids, the moms, the dads and the nannies…
Amenities — The standard of cleanliness is a stand-​alone big draw! Nightly disinfection of toys and play space, clean diaper changing area. Kid –friendly everything: staircase, bathrooms, water fountain. LOVE mah dolla socks.
Classes– are great too (we heart scribble dribble & 2’s program). Instructors are very dedicated and energetic and classroom facilities are as impressive as the rest of it. They have holiday themed parties. They will host super fun and ‘take everything off your plate’ B-​day parties. We did our 2/​year there with the band (add-​on $) and balloon artist (add on $).
I’d love to see them rotate new apparati, books or hosted events into the mix just to keep us frequenters engaged.
praise apple seeds!

What can I say. The new space is amazing! The appleseeds family has outdone itself again. The upper west location is beautiful. I especially loved the music room. Anyone who comes into this new, clean, child friendly play space will be so happy to have their child play and learn here. We are thrilled to be members.

I brought my twin 19-​month-​old boys to UWS Appleseeds yesterday for the opening party — and they had an absolute blast. We spent over an hour-​and-​a-​half in the open play space where they went gangbusters climbing the gym mats, jumping on a giant pillow, sliding on a slide, playing grocery store, driving the taxi — could not have been more fun — and would have stayed all night if they could. The staff was warm, welcoming and well-​organized — and its demographic makeup reflects the inclusiveness promoted by Appleseeds, which, in my opinion, is head and shoulders above NY Kids Club. There’s no comparison. I asked the director how they maintain the cleanliness — they go through painstaking processes in every room with every toy every day to maintain a germ-​free play space for the kids. It’s remarkable what they do and how they do it. They personally audition hundreds of bands to find the just right combo for the songs for seeds class, which we look forward to rocking out in this fall. You and your kids will be well cared for at Appleseeds.