While she appreciated the many options available on the Eastside, she thought other spaces lacked the opportunity and incentive for parents and guardians to better connect with other. The homey design was deliberate, said Landwehr, who has taken her own child to a fair number of area indoor play spaces. You can easily keep tabs on your kids in the open play space even the changing table is set up facing the play room such that parents can watch their older children mid-diaper change. Grown-ups will appreciate the large, comfortable chairs and couches arranged so they can sit and chat, nurse comfortably or simply take a load off. Pricing is by the family instead of by child, and even if the older kid(s) get bored, the organization of the room really encourages interaction between parents, and interaction between the kids themselves - especially kids of different ages. Roo's World is especially appealing to families with more than one young child. Living-room homey, and bring all the kids Photo credit: April ChanĬhildren with special needs up to age 10 are also welcome during special sensory-friendly hours, which are currently available by reservation.Ī special sensory-focused room is also available for children who may be overwhelmed by noise and lights when things get rowdy. When we were there, my 4-year-old and his friend were busy for over an hour with the workbench and kitchen set-up, but super-active older kids might need to move on sooner. Is it right for your kids? Roo's World is designed for children ages 0 to 5. “I created this space for families with children of all abilities to play in a peaceful environment and connect with others who are going through the same experiences.” Sensory-friendliness, parent connections “Roo’s World of Discovery creation was inspired by my 3-year old, who has developmental delays and sensory issues,” said owner Michelle Landwehr. Three art stations adorn another chalkboard-lined wall where little artists can express themselves in a variety of mediums, including crayon, marker, and chalk. Floor-length mirrors cover one wall such that little ones can watch themselves as they bounce on a mini-trampoline or operate one of several toddler-sized cars.
Visitors are first greeted by a pleasant kids and baby boutique when entering through the front doors. Venture toward the back and you'll find an inviting living-room-like play area, complete with an irresistible Cedarworks climbing structure and slide and an array of mostly eco-friendly wooden toys including car ramps, a train table and a play kitchen. Roo's World of Discovery, which recently opened in downtown Kirkland, is a Montessori-inspired play space that spotlights simple toys requiring kids to use their own imaginations.
The newest indoor play space on the Eastside is as much about supporting parents and guardians as it is about helping its youngest guests to foster imagination and curiosity about the world around them.
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