NEW YORK, NY
The Wing, a female-focused co-working space with multiple locations, has created The Little Wing, a play space for children in its SoHo location. The Wing members can drop their children off (max 2-hours at a time) while they co-work in the building.
Plans are underway to open a second Little Wing location at The Wing’s LA spaces.
Hours
M-F, 10am-6pm
Also open on weekend mornings for free play
Membership
Must be a Wing member (starts at $185/month)
Childcare
Certified babysitting (max 2 hours at a time, up to 3 hours a day, up to 8 hours a week) for children 6 months to 6 years old
NOTE: Parents must remain on site
Fees
$25 for 2-hour babysitting session
$28 per child enrichment class
Amenities & Classes
Art, movement, and music classes
Parent-centric programming (topics include sleep and toilet training, sibling relationships, queer parenting, etc.)
Image Credit: The Wing
SEATTLE, WA
The Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit space simplifying work and childcare needs for parents. It’s a one-stop shop for working parents interested in coworking, flexible, drop-in childcare, career support and building community.
The Inc. offers three spaces:
1. Co-working (parents only)
2. Playschool (children only)
3. Cowork + coplay (parents and children)
Hours
M-F, 9am-1pm
Membership
$50/quarter
Childcare
Offers childcare for children 1-5 years old
NOTE: Parents must remain on site
Fees
$15/hr (drop-in hourly rate; 2-hour minimum in the toddler room and 3-hour minimum in the preschool room)
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SANTA MONICA, CA
Big & Tiny encompasses a unique educational space for children and a dedicated co-working area for parents. They also host birthday parties and other events. Big & Tiny has two locations - one in Santa Monica, and one in Silver Lake.
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm
Sat-Sun, 9am-1pm
Membership
Four package options, ranging from $185/month to $950/month. Packages include set number of childcare hours
Childcare
Offers childcare as well as enrichment classes
Fees
Childcare hours are included in membership packages; additional childcare hours are $16/hour. Open to children 6 months - 6 years old
Preschool prep program open to children 2-3 years old
Amenities & Classes
Changing seasonal classes such as “mommy and me music class”
Summer camp for children 2-6 years old focused on art and creativity
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AUSTIN, TX
The Hive is a cafe and co-working space in Austin that offers a mix of open seating and co-working offices, as well as supervised childcare. The Hive also hosts private parties.
Hours
M-Th, 8am-5pm
Fri, 8am-8pm
Sat, 9am-8pm
Childcare offered M-F, 8am-3pm
Membership
Offers co-working memberships ($100/$200 per month for 10/20 hours of desk space and 4/6 hours of childcare), as well as co-working by the hour
NOTE: The Hive also offers open seating in its cafe and lounge at no cost
Childcare
Offers childcare packages, as well as childcare by the hour, for children ages 6 months and up
NOTE: Parents must remain on-site
Fees
$10/hour for supervised childcare
Amenities & Classes
Image Credit: The Hive & Jordanhebl.com
LOS ANGELES, CA
The Jane' Club “takes care of the woman who takes care of everything else”. It is a community and workspace with onsite childcare that is designed with amenities needed by mothers - a workspace, child care and an entire suite of services, experiences and products. Its childcare area is called The Nest.
Hours
M-F, 9AM-6PM
Membership
$250-$500 per month; application required
Childcare
Available to children 3 months and older at The Nest
Fees
Childcare included with membership
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LOS ANGELES, CA
Brella offers on-demand childcare by the hour, without any long-term contracts or minimums. Brella also offers workstations and meeting rooms for parents.
Hours
M-F, 7AM-7PM
Sat, 9AM-10PM
Sun, 9am-7PM
Membership
Schedule childcare through mobile app; book and pay for child care by the hour
Childcare
Available to children 3 months - 6 years old
Fees
$25/hour for childcare
Amenities & Classes
Children rotate through 6 imaginative spaces including the Library, Art Lab, Creative Playroom, Playground, and Movement Studio. Each space includes child-centered and adult-lead activities that promote art, science, dramatic play, early literacy and gross motor skills.
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BERKELEY, CA
HackerMoms is a hacker space founded in 2011. The 1000-square-foot space provides space for members to work on projects and hold events, while their children are onsite with child care in their child-friendly facilities. The children’s play area and the workspace allow for flow between the two spaces.
Hours
Space is open 24/7 to members
Membership
$80/month for membership
Childcare
Facility has a dedicated playroom; childcare isn’t provided, but parents can come up with their own collaborative childcare solutions (e.g., nanny share or co-op trades)
Fees
No additional childcare fees
Amenities & Classes
Entrepreneurship programs for parents include “Failure Club” classes such as “Moms in Transition: Career & Money”, “Designing Your Writing Life as a Mom”, “Hacking Self-Publishing”, and “Social Media Hand-Holding”
Image credit: Hacker Moms
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Recess is a hub for social development and early learning where families can play, explore, and learn together. Recess offers multiple playspace and workspace types, and many different activities and classes.
Hours
M, T, Th, F, 9:30am-5:30pm (closed Wednesdays)
Sat-Sun, 9:30am-12:30pm
Membership
Recess offers multiple types of membership
Childcare
Offered in conjunction with co-working for children 6 mo - 4 yrs. Recess has a playspace for crawlers and new walkers, and a separate playspace for walkers and runners up through 4 yrs
Fees
Newborn Membership (ages 0-5 months): $0
Limited Membership (1 visit per month, 1 child): $29/mo + $50 registration fee
Unlimited Membership (all access, multiple children): $89/mo + $50 registration fee
Amenities & Classes
Recess offers classes for both parents and children. Child-focused classes include baby sign language and baby & me pilates. Parent-focused classes include newborn care, infant sleep, CPR; fitness classes such as pilates and yoga; and more general classes such as estate planning. Recess can also be rented for private parties
Image Credit: Recess Collective
BROOKLYN, NY
Giocare Play Spot is affiliated with Giocare Play School, a licensed preschool. The Play Spot has two rooms - the front room is a children’s play room, and the back room is a workspace for parents and caregivers.
Hours
M-F, 9am-1pm
Membership
Not needed
Childcare
Children can play in the play room with teacher supervision
Fees
Open play is $12 per visit
Daily rates for “work+play” start at $55 for the first child + $25 for each additional child; monthly rates range from $215-$475 depending on number of days booked
Amenities & Classes
Classes include story time, crafting, sensory exploration, and sing-alongs. Giocare is also available for private party bookings
Image Credit: Giocare, Mommypoppins.com
BOSTON, MA
Kids & Company is a childcare provider that provides childcare and early learning. At their Seaport location in Boston, they recently opened a co-working space: Kidco Work.
Hours
M-F, 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Membership
Available free to any parent who has a child enrolled with Kids & Company on a regular basis ($2,890/month)
Childcare
Offered by their childcare facility for newborns through 12 years old
Image Credit: The Boston Globe
AUSTIN, TX
Workcastle is a drop in childcare and co-working space under one roof, newly open in Austin, Texas.
Hours
M-Sat 8am-8pm
Membership
Annual base Membership ($99) that offers customers 5% discount towards future reservations co-working or childcare
Childcare
No additional fee. Parents have a choice to stay on-site or leave. Teachers are licenced + CPR trained
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ALEXANDRIA, VA
Cowo & Crèche is a boutique co-working space that provides all the necessities for working professionals and an on-site nursery/preschool for career parents. It is a space that’s intentional about community building, that offers options for individuals and teams.
Hours
M-F 9am-5pm
Membership
Various options
Childcare
Offers care for children 6 weeks - 5 years
Image Credit: Cowo & Crèche
MIDDLETOWN, RI
Creating a Haven for every member of the family by building a community which brings fully licensed childcare, workspace and fitness together under one roof. Improving the quality of life for every member of the family by providing modern day (care).
Membership
Pricing is inclusive of childcare, workspace and fitness as well as many community events and offerings. Pricing depends upon location and availability for your children.
Childcare
Offers care for children 6 weeks - 5 years
Image Credit: Haven
