FAQs
At Workplayce, children and parents can get their important stuff done under the same roof. We strive to create an environment where children see themselves as members of a dynamic community. Find out more below.
General
While we prioritize parents of children 0-6, we will also accept memberships from family members, colleagues, and other allies working on innovation in the family care space. We do not differentiate working parents based on whether they conduct paid work or unpaid labor for their children and households. It's all work to us!
We are open 7 days per week, 8am - 8pm.
Our child care center is open 8:30-6:30
A full-time program runs from M-F 8:30-3:30
A part-time program runs from M-F 8:30-12
We have after school hours from 3:30-6:30, and
We are open weekends.
Yes! We have a designated area for strollers.
We offer open play in our community space daily, and your children are welcome to accompany you in our co-working space. Children under the age of 10 must not be left unattended, unless they are checked into our child care center. For more info on Child Care, click here.
Our space is cleaned and sanitized daily by our staff, and deep cleaned every Saturday by a professional cleaning team. The space also gets professionally cleaned after special events.
Our Child Care Center
Click here to register for membership. Once you are registered as a member, you may enroll your child into one of our flexible programs. Our programs run seasonally, however we understand everyone's needs are different so we also offer off-season enrollment. Read more about our child care center here.
In NYC, child care is regulated by the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH). We are allowed to operate without a permit while our permit is in progress, as our space is designed for parents to work on site. Our program will meet all of the agency’s requirements to operate as a child care center for children 5 months - 6 years old.
No, we are not a licensed child care center, but in the process of obtaining a license. We are allowed to operate while we are in the permit process, we will adhere to all Department of Health regulations, and our space has been fully inspected and approved. We are in good standing with their requirements and protocols.
Yes, we offer two drop-off spots per day. These must be pre-booked, and parents are not required to stay on-site for drop-offs.
For parents of infants (0-15 months)
We welcome breastfeeding and bottle-feeding in all spaces, including a dedicated space for feeding. Our infant feeding room is a private, lockable space with a sink, small refrigerator, diaper changing station, and comfortable seating designed for nursing. We also offer infant care from 5 months+
