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Ottawa's sensory play club for little explorers

Tiny hands, big discoveries.

Welcome to Messy Moonie Play Club — a warm, hands-on sensory play experience for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers aged 6 months to 4 years. Come squish, pour, splash, and explore alongside your little one.

🌙 6 months – 4 years 🧺 Thu 10am · Sun ~2pm 💛 $20 per session 🎉 $5 off your first session
A toddler's hands exploring green sensory rice with toy sea animals
A wooden tray of rainbow-coloured sensory beans with wooden scoops and bowls
About the club

Play, led entirely by your little one

Messy Moonie Play Club is a welcoming sensory play space where little ones explore at their own pace. Our sessions are designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, confidence, and connection through hands-on, baby-led play — with textures, colour, sound, and movement at the centre of everything we do.

  • There's no set outcome and no right or wrong way to play.
  • Babies and children move through activities at their own pace.
  • Caregivers are warmly encouraged to join in, observe, and enjoy it too.
  • Every session is built to support connection between child and grown-up.
Inside a session

What happens during a session

Every session is thoughtfully prepared with little hands and curious minds in mind — and changes week to week to keep things fresh and exciting.

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Squishy textures

Foam, gloop, and squishy trays for little fingers to discover.

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Colour exploration

Rainbow rice, paint, and dyed materials to spark curiosity.

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Water & foam play

Splashing, scooping, and pouring in safe, contained trays.

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Baby-safe materials

Edible or baby-safe sensory bases where appropriate for age.

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Music & movement

Songs, shakers, and gentle movement woven through play.

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Messy mark-making

Paint, chalk, and big-scale creative expression.

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Natural materials

Leaves, shells, sand, and seasonal treasures to explore.

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A calm corner

A quieter space for any child who needs a gentle break.

Every session is thoughtfully prepared with little hands and curious minds in mind.

Why sensory play

The benefits of sensory and baby-led play

Simple, gentle ways sensory play supports your child's early development — no exaggerated claims, just meaningful play.

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Curiosity & exploration

Open-ended materials invite children to investigate freely.

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Early brain development

Rich sensory input supports how young brains build connections.

03

Motor skills

Scooping, pouring, and squeezing build fine and gross motor strength.

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Confidence & independence

Children learn to make their own choices about how they play.

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Communication

Play sparks language, gesture, and social interaction with others.

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Problem-solving

Open materials encourage early experimenting and figuring things out.

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Learning through the senses

Touch, sound, sight, and movement all feed early learning.

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Bonding time

Shared, unhurried play builds connection between child and caregiver.

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Creative expression

Children explore ideas and feelings through open, playful materials.

🌙 Who it's for

Perfect for little explorers aged 6 months to 4 years

Activities are adapted so babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can all join in at their own level. A gentle reminder: children must be supervised by their parent or caregiver throughout the session.

Weekly schedule

Join us twice a week for messy, magical play

Weekly sessions currently take place on Thursdays at 10:00 AM and Sundays at approximately 2:00 PM.

🎉 New here? Get $5 off your first session — plus 15% off for every additional sibling who joins.

☀️ Thursdays

Thursday Sessions

10:00 AM
📍 3865 Old Richmond Road, Ottawa 💛 $20 per session ⏱ Session length: 40 minutes
Sign Up for Thursday
🌙 Sundays

Sunday Sessions

Approximately 2:00 PM
📍 3865 Old Richmond Road, Ottawa 💛 $20 per session ⏱ Session length: 40 minutes
Sign Up for Sunday

Sunday time may occasionally shift slightly — please confirm on the booking page. Maximum children per session: 12

Book your place

Ready to get a little messy?

Sign up in a couple of minutes using our sign-up form below — we'll be in touch to confirm your spot.

3865 Old Richmond Road, Ottawa
Thursdays 10:00 AM · Sundays approx. 2:00 PM · 40 minutes
$20 per session
An adult must remain with their child for the full session.
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Getting ready

What to bring

Messy play may involve water, paint, foam, food-based textures, sand, mud, or other sensory materials depending on the session theme — so come dressed for adventure.

A few friendly reminders below to help session day go smoothly for you and your little one.
Clothes that can get messy
A full change of clothes
A towel or wet wipes
Water or a drink
Socks or indoor shoes
Any comfort item your child needs
A willingness to explore and have fun
Safety & cleanliness

A space you can feel good about

We prepare every session with hygiene, safety, and young children in mind.

Children must be supervised by a parent or responsible caregiver at all times.

Materials are selected specifically with young children in mind.

Activities are prepared with hygiene and safety as a priority.

Children should never be left unattended during a session.

Please tell us about allergies, sensitivities, or additional needs before attending.

Materials vary depending on age group and the session's theme.

No child is ever pushed to touch or join an activity they're unsure of.

Both active exploration and quieter, calmer play are supported.

Caregivers remain responsible for supervising their own children throughout every session.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Still have a question? Scroll down to send us a message.

Sessions are designed for babies, toddlers, and young children aged 6 months to 4 years, with activities adapted for each age.

Yes — a parent or responsible caregiver must stay with their child and supervise them for the full session.

Children explore hands-on sensory trays and activities such as textures, water play, colour, music, and messy mark-making, at their own pace.

Clothes that can get messy, plus a full change of clothes just in case. See our "What to bring" section above.

Yes — sessions welcome babies from 6 months, with age-appropriate, baby-safe materials on offer.

ADD POLICY DETAILS — please let us know about any additional needs in advance so we can support your child.

That's completely fine. Children are never pushed to join in — they're welcome to watch, wait, or explore in their own way and time.

Some sessions use baby-safe or edible-based materials. ADD ALLERGY POLICY — please tell us about any allergies before attending.

Please see our full Refund & Cancellation Policy for full details.

Use the sign-up form above, choose Thursday or Sunday, and fill in your details. We'll confirm your spot shortly after.

Yes! Siblings under 4 are very welcome, but count as an additional child and need their own sign-up. As a thank-you for bringing the whole crew, you'll get 15% off each additional sibling's session.

Each session runs for 40 minutes of hands-on sensory play.

Get in touch

Have a question before booking?

We'd love to hear from you.

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