As childcare costs continue to skyrocket and remote work becomes the new norm, a Scottsdale-based business is answering the call for a better solution to work-life balance for parents and caregivers. Play & Stay, the popular Scottsdale indoor playground, will debut its newest concept, Work & Stay, on August 1 at 9159 Talking Stick Way in Scottsdale’s Talking Stick Entertainment District.
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With a thoughtfully designed space that pairs distraction-free coworking amenities with a curriculum-based childcare option, Work & Stay is available for parents and families with children ages 18 months to 5 years.
Envisioned by local entrepreneur and mom of three, Danielle Huppler, the workspace is equipped with livestream video access to all childcare rooms, high-speed internet, soundproof meeting pods, a community kitchen with complimentary coffee and a water fill station, and private cubicles.
“As a young mother, I often found myself searching for a space where my children could learn and play safely while I had the freedom to focus, but it simply didn’t exist,” Huppler said. “Work & Stay is the solution I once needed, created for today’s parents who are balancing professional responsibilities with the demands of raising young children.”
Led by experienced educators with backgrounds in early education, daycare, emotional regulation, curriculum-based play and behavioral management, the curriculum is structured and updated weekly to promote developmental growth, social interaction and cognitive learning in a safe, secure environment.
Membership tiers are available to suit a variety of schedules and budgets:
- Co-Working Lounge Membership – Starts at $350/month for one child, +$200 for each additional child
- Includes up to 40 hours of childcare per month, 2 hours per day
- No guaranteed time slots – a great option for those with flexible work schedules
- 50% discount on Play & Stay membership
- Workspace access for one adult
- Half-Day Morning or Afternoon Membership – Starts at $500/month for one child, +$300 for each additional child
- Includes up to 90 hours of childcare per month, 4.5 hours per day
- Guaranteed time slots, anytime throughout the day
- Designated workstation with privacy dividers, desk space, office chair, locking storage and power outlets
- Play & Stay membership
- Private High-Wall Cubicle Membership – Starts at $1,100/month for one child, +$500 for each additional child
- Includes up to 160 hours of childcare per month, 8 hours per day
- Guaranteed time slots, anytime throughout the day
- Personal 10’x10’x10’ high-wall cubicle with locking door, L-shaped desk, office chair, storage and power outlets
- Play & Stay membership
“The goal of Work & Stay is to offer parents a distraction-free space to be productive while their children receive high-quality care just steps away,” Huppler said. “It’s a practical, cost-effective solution to the rising expense and logistical challenges of traditional childcare.”
Work & Stay will operate Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Families interested in learning more or purchasing a membership can visit www.workandstayaz.com or follow @work_and_stayaz on Instagram for updates.
