Play is how children make sense of the world.
The Little Lab is a space for children ages 2–6 to gather with our trained Story Guides for three hours of story-based play — where good books, big questions, and hands-on creativity help them explore their imagination, their community, and the world around them.
We don't separate learning time from play time. For young children, play is learning — and we take that seriously.
What is story based play?
We use children's books to give kids images and language for the big questions they're already asking. What does it mean to belong? What do we do when things are hard? What helps things grow?
These aren't academic questions — they're human ones. Play is how children work through them. We just give them good stories to play inside of.
“We believe children are born with a capacity for wonder, an instinct for goodness, and an eye for beauty. Our job isn’t to create those things. Our job is to notice them and protect them.”
Storytime @ the Little Lab
When you arrive, a whiteboard near the entrance shows you a snapshot of the day — the story, the craft, the snack, and a moment the guides wanted to share. You'll always know what your child's morning looked like. Here’s a sample of what you might see:
This week’s wondering - “What helps things grow?”
Today’s stories - The Curious Garden & After the Fall
Today’s craft - Mini terrariums
Snack of the day
A highlight from the day
Helping Hands
For children ages 0–2 · Monday & Wednesday mornings
Sometimes you just need someone to hold the baby. Helping Hands is a calm, caring space where one of our staff members looks after your little one while you work.
Available to members only. Limited to two children per session.