Stay and Play Drop-In Sessions

A time for children and their adults to get out into the community to enjoy fresh air, hands-on play experiences, a seasonal circle time, 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, and may consider joining the Tuesday/Thursday Drop-Off Class in the future, which is conducted from 8:30am-12:30pm.

Dates/Times:

September-May Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30am-11:30am, with the exception of Leander ISD school closure weeks.

June through August 2024-select Thursdays 9:30am-11:30am

6/6, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 (elementary students welcome)

Click here to sign up for a Drop-in Play session.

Please cancel so that other families might join if you find that you can not attend. Location and weekly plan/menu will be emailed upon signup.

Ages: Children 1-5 years of age; elementary students June through August.

Fees:

$35/session/family

Fees are invoiced after attendance and include snack and all materials.

Spaces:

3 families/session mid-August through May

6 families/session June through August

Of note:

It is our attempt to conduct this two hour program entirely outdoors.

Students from our Tuesday/Thursday Drop-Off Program will also be present and in the care of the Center staff September-May.

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 each week, published in our 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.