Stay and Play Drop-In Sessions
Stay and Play is a time for children and their adults to get out into the community to enjoy fresh air, hands-on play experiences, a snack and the companionship of other families. Thoughtful attention has been given to all of the materials available to the children.
Adults can participate with their child, or take a moment to step back and relax, work, or make phone calls while the attending children are guided outdoors by Heart and Hands staff. Younger siblings are welcome to explore, with baskets of materials just for them.
Stay and Play Families will be invited to all special events and camps. They may consider joining the Drop-Off Class in the future, which is conducted from 8:30am-12:30pm.
Dates/Times:
September 2024-May 2025 Wednesday mornings 9:30am-11:30am, with the exception of Leander ISD school closure weeks.
June through August 2025 -select dates, elementary students welcome
Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm 6/6, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/8
Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm 8/13, 8/20, 8/27
September 2025-May 2026 Wednesday/Friday 9:00-12:00pm
Click here to sign up for a Drop-in Play session.
Please cancel so that other families might join if you find that you cannot attend. Location and weekly plan/menu will be emailed upon signup.
Ages: Children 1-5 years of age; elementary students welcome June through August.
Fees:
$35/session/family through May 2025
$45/session/family beginning June 2025
Fees are invoiced after attendance and include snack and all materials.
Of note:
It is our attempt to conduct this program entirely outdoors.
Students from our Drop-Off Program will also be present and in the care of the Center staff.
Located in a private studio with a large yard and adjacent green space in suburban Cedar Park, TX, near 1431/Parmer Lane. Exact location available upon signup.
Adults may make use of the drop-in play time and our great wifi to work on devices, including taking calls just outside of the play area or in our studio. Tables/chairs provided. Coffee, tea, filtered water and snack provided.
Please bring: water bottle, change of clothes, jacket, water-proof shoes/boots depending on the weather, extra snacks if a dietary modification is required.
There will be planned activities and a snack menu, published in our weekly email.
In the event of inclement weather:
You may want to reconsider dropping in if there is heavy rain, lightening, etc. that would cause us to stay indoors with the children from 9:30-11:30am. We do remain outside with the children for the full two hours as much as possible, so please dress your child for the weather.
