Drop Off Programs
Join us for our in demand drop-off programs, including Schools' Out Day Camps, Play School and Date Nights!
We all need a bit of time back to ourselves, whether it’s time for some self-care or just to sit in a silent room for 3 hours.
It’s time for you to do you.
Meet Our Teacher!
Katie O’Brien, Head Teacher
Katie has been pivotal to the Village Playspace’s Enrichment Programs. She helped develop and kick off our Drop-Off Programs and Enrichment Classes. She leads our assistant teachers and creates all our lesson plans for Play School, Day Camps and Summer School.
Katie has 10 years of experience as an infant and toddler preschool teacher. She has taken the past few years off from working in a classroom to spend time with her 5 year old son.
We are thrilled to have her in our Village. Our kids love her and yours will too!
Playschool Drop Off
This is a once a week drop off class for 2–4 years-olds to prepare for the preschool environment. The class consists of a story time, group activity or craft, a featured guest with a specific class like music, yoga, author, dentist etc. and then open play.
Weekly, Wednesdays from 9 - 11:30AM
This program is set on a 4 week schedule and requires a monthly commitment to ensure your little one maximizes learning and is able to progress throughout the program.
School’s Out Day Camps
No school? No problem!
We have you covered (for 3 hours, at least!)
Our Schools Out! drop off camp is for 2–8-year-olds. This 3-hour camp will include snacks, crafts, free play, sensory activities, and tons of fun! Before and aftercare is available from 8:30 AM until 2PM for those parents who just need a little bit longer.
Just drop them off with a water bottle, necessary meds (epi pen, inhaler, etc.) and an extra set of clothes. You may pack a snack if you feel more comfortable if your child has a food allergy. Please remember, we are a nut free facility.
MLK Jr. Day
President’s Day
Winter Break (February)
Spring Break (April)
Juneteenth
Post Labor Day
Indigenous People’s Day
Veteran’s Day
Day before Thanksgiving
Holiday Break (week of Christmas to New Years)
Miscellaneous Teacher/Admin Days
End of Summer Break (August 17th - September 8th)
We are also offering cheese pizza lunch for an additional $5 if your child is staying for lunch.
Why Parents Trust Us
Monthly Date Night Drop Off
Take a well-deserved break and enjoy a night out while we take care of the little ones! Our Date Night Drop-Off events offers a fun-filled evening for your children in a safe and engaging environment. For 3 hours, from 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM, your kids will enjoy a pizza dinner and variety of activities, including arts and crafts, interactive games, and open play.
Our experienced staff ensures that your children are well cared for while you relax and unwind. It's the perfect opportunity for you to enjoy some time to yourself or with a loved one, knowing your kids are having a great time too! Go ahead and make those dinner reservations or say yes to those adult only events. We won't cancel on you, we will keep the kids fed & entertained and best of all, the kids can go straight to bed.
We typically take kids ages 4-8 years old but kids as young as 2 years old are welcome as long as they can stay up until 8 PM. We limit date night to 16 kids with 2 instructors on site. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance. We can't wait to see your little ones for a night of fun at The Village Playspace!
Typically the second Friday once a month, from 5:15 - 8:15PM on the following dates:
Friday, April 10th
Friday, May 8th
Friday, June 12th
What to Expect & Bring for Drop Off Care
Please drop the kids off with the following items:
water bottle
any necessary meds (and dr. prescribed emergency action plans for an epi pen, inhaler, etc.)
extra set of clothes.
Snacks (Please remember, we are a nut free facility)
Lunch (when applicable)
Families are responsible for providing their own snacks and an extra set of clothing for their child. If snacks are not provided and a child becomes hungry, snacks will be auto-charged to the account on file unless otherwise notified in advance.
If an extra set of clothing is not available and a change of clothes is required, replacement clothing will auto-charged to the account.
Waitlisted?
Our drop off camps and date nights can sell out in advance; however, things can happen and there may be open spots available last minute. Best way to guarantee your spot is to sign up early.
How Our Waitlist Works: As spots become available, families will be automatically moved into registration in the order they joined the waitlist. Once your child is moved into an open spot, registration will be confirmed, and the associated payment will be charged automatically.
By joining our waitlist, you acknowledge and agree that a valid payment method must be kept on file in order to be eligible for automatic enrollment, otherwise your spot will be given to the next party with a valid payment method.
Automatic waitlist actions will stop 24 hours prior to camp. After that, if a spot becomes available, we will contact you directly to confirm your spot before registering your child.
State Guidelines & Licensing Notes
The Village Playspace, LLC is an independent, privately-owned business. We are not licensed by the MA Department of Early Education & Care or any other state agency.
Occasional Child Care: According to state guidelines each child may not attend without a parent/guardian in the building more than 4 hours a day and no more than 6 days per month.
Instructional Classes: Unaccompanied children attending classes must be properly registered for the class and retrieved at the end of each class period.
Our Summer Camp complies with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is licensed by the Medford Health Department.
The Village Playspace LLC: 64 Salem Street, Medford, MA 02155