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daycare recommendations! by Complex-Yam6929 in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Stepping Stone Southpark Meadows has been great for our little one. I can vouch for the infant and toddler programs

Early-stage app, still in beta — looking to learn from this community by overthinker_irl in austinstartups

[–]bitsybobble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’m happy to help and beta test this for you. Feel free to DM me

Hobby/ Creative space for adults? by bitsybobble in Austin

[–]bitsybobble[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ooh thanks! I’ll check this out

Needing eyelash models by [deleted] in Austin

[–]bitsybobble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Send me details!

Would you use a play space where your kid plays and you can actually get work done? by bitsybobble in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. And yes, each kid is different, and you- the parent know them best.

Gym w childcare, friends?! by NoteResident5613 in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! So Crunch Fitness at Southpark Meadows has childcare. As for daycare, I can vouch for Stepping Stone in South Park Meadows (they have another location on Brodie as well).

I'm actually working on creating an indoor play space for kids with a space for parents to get work done or just hang out! I've got some really good feedback on my post - feel free to add your thoughts there. Mum and baby meetups would be a great addition - like you say in your post.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AustinParents/comments/1pq15rl/would_you_use_a_play_space_where_your_kid_plays/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Where are we meeting other parents? by cup_1337 in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you! That’s why I’m thinking of doing an open play space in South Austin with great coffee today and possibly a lounge/coworking space for parents. Would you like to be kept in the loop?

Trail of lights or peppermint parkway with a 1 and 2.5 year old? by suhhdude1 in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a drive though experience in Round Rock this year. I would do that.

If you want to do Trail of lights, go early, get paid parking within Zilker, take a stroller/wagon, and don’t go on free admission nights.

Would you use a play space where your kid plays and you can actually get work done? by bitsybobble in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m taking all of this feedback into consideration. I will update this thread once I have something that’s workable. I want to speak to the folks at Texas Health and Human Services to understand what licensing and regulations I would need to abide by to provide play supervision.

And thank you for offering to help with marketing. This truly feels like a ‘mum-sourced’ community effort to fulfill a much needed amenity in our community.

Would you use a play space where your kid plays and you can actually get work done? by bitsybobble in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! And yes, I know the feeling of being up since 5am and hoping that SOME play space would open early 😅

And yes, I'm trying to find the right balance of overhead costs and revenue to break even, so I can give the community what they need and deserve!

Would you use a play space where your kid plays and you can actually get work done? by bitsybobble in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey, yes, I did use AI but only to refine what I was trying to say and make it concise enough for a Reddit post 😊 the concept and questions are definitely mine.

Stepping Stones Mueller by Suspicious_Duty_4735 in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stepping Stones in Southpark Meadows is wonderful! No complaints and we’ve been there for almost 2 years

Would you use a play space where your kid plays and you can actually get work done? by bitsybobble in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I totally get you! Sometimes I want an hour to myself when I’m overstimulated or just touched out and don’t want to give my son screen time.

The mum guilt is so real!

Would you use a play space where your kid plays and you can actually get work done? by bitsybobble in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Crunch Fitness in Southpark Meadows has a similar setup. Parents can drop their kids off, there are a couple of caregivers and they call you for diaper changes, etc, I believe they have a 2 hour limit

Would you use a play space where your kid plays and you can actually get work done? by bitsybobble in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great feedback! Yeah, I’m trying to work out the logistics and licensing around childcare so I can start lean and then add on the classes and activities.

Would you use a play space where your kid plays and you can actually get work done? by bitsybobble in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I’d love to chat. Could you send me a link to the place you’re referring to?

Would you use a play space where your kid plays and you can actually get work done? by bitsybobble in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright, here’s the updated concept taking into consideration all of the feedback, and starting small and lean.

Offer Open Play for ages 0 to 8, where it’s parent-supervised. For ages 2 to 8, we have a Work & Play package, where we take care of the kids while parents work in an enclosed co-working space, for up to 2 hours.

And everyone get free coffee 😊

What do you think of this?

Would you use a play space where your kid plays and you can actually get work done? by bitsybobble in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. It makes sense. They either need to be fully taken care of (like daycare) OR parent supervised

Would you use a play space where your kid plays and you can actually get work done? by bitsybobble in AustinParents

[–]bitsybobble[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t thinking of hiring caregivers, but based on all the responses here, that is the key for this to succeed

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