The Sensory Playce Gym for Kids - Indoor Play, situated in Boise, ID, offers a unique indoor play environment tailored primarily for children, including those with special needs. Boasting a clean, safe, and well-maintained facility, it features diverse play equipment and areas designed to cater to sensory needs. The staff is noted for being friendly and accommodating, making it a welcoming place for young children and their parents alike.

Pros:

  • Caters to children with special needs.
  • Variety of equipment including swings, trampolines, and zip lines.
  • Sensory-sensitive environment with a calming room available.
  • High cleanliness standards.
  • Friendly and helpful staff.
  • Welcomes all ages and abilities.
  • Not crowded, ensuring a comfortable play space.
  • Open layout allows easy monitoring of children.
  • Affordable and considered good value for the quality of facilities.
  • Positive atmosphere with inclusive and engaging activities.

Cons:

  • Limited seating available for parents.
  • Strict rules about usage of swings and seating.
  • Some confusion regarding party booking and service animal policies.

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This place is fantastic for any child. There are so many different things for your child to explore, play with and engage with. I love watching my kids problem solve different things while they get exercise for their bodies and minds. The Sensory Place is great.

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It was our first time here i took my two kiddos and they absolutely loved it!! The gals that work there were so sweet to my babies and so friendly! Really a clean and nice environment for my kids to play in.

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The lady at the front counter was incredibly rude when we came in with my service dog. At first, she attempted to deny is entrance, but quickly changed her tune when I stated my dog is a registered service animal. She stated my dog needed to have booties so that her claws wouldn't damage the flooring. However, there were three other large dogs inside the play area that didn't have these "necessary" booties and we're also off-leash. We came to get a tour of the facility, but we're abruptly silenced when we noticed the other dogs and mentioned the inconsistency in the requirements for dogs. She also laid hands on my child without permission (my child does NOT like to be touched). This place charges $40/month for a couple of swings, a small trampoline, a zip-line, and some rubber floors. There are so many other places that a person could go that would result in better play options at a much lower price. If I could give this place a negative-number review, I WOULD.Replying to the business' reply:Wow.....Your primary response didn't even attempt to address your staff's rude attitude whatsoever. You seem more interested in attempting to discriminate against my service dog, rather than acknowledge your staff's behavior. My service dog is professionally trained, service-certified and USSDR registered, and I can provide proof. As to whether or not a service animal has access to a business - service animals DO, whereas companion animals do NOT. It's against ADA laws to deny entrance.I was more than willing to comply with the request to cover my dog's feet so as not to damage your flooring. I saw that as a reasonable request, considering the environment. My child also removed their shoes prior to entering the play area. I also chose not to take my dog into the play area so as not to cause any issues. Yes, your staff member did touch my kid when she escorted them into the play area by touching them on the shoulder.I did not personally see the other dogs in question, but my kid saw it and then told me about the dogs. I see absolutely no reason why my child would lie about something like that. As soon as my child saw the dogs, your staff member quickly redirected my kid out of the play area.Also, please do not assume any child's gender.While I can appreciate the services you offer for the neurodivergent youths in our area, there was absolutely no reason for us to be treated the way we were. We came to your establishment with plans to join the membership program. If this is how you treat new clients, I don't see your business lasting very long.Second Reply: I have attempted to email this business at the given email address given by the owner (via their reply to my review) and all of my emails have been bounced back stating there's no such email address. I've double-checked the email address both through the response given here, and their website, and I've emailing the correct address (even though there was a typo in the review response). Perhaps a different way of contacting the owner to discuss this further will be given (I do hope so to get this situation clarified).*** After receiving the condescending and elitist email from the owner of this business, I definitely won't be removing my review. It's only solidified my observations that this place is not a good place to do any sort of therapy.

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This is such a unique facility that is much needed for so many children in Idaho. As the founder of Idaho's first universally accessible playground (Adventure Island Playground inside Meridian's Settler's Park), I am so grateful for this continued attention to kids with disabilities and special health care needs. You all are amazing and we're thankful you are here!

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The Sensory Playce has been such a blessing for our family particularly during COVID. It is the one place that is safe for my two special needs boys to visit thanks to the consistent high standard of cleanliness (even offering a bin to put toys in for the staff to sanitize when you leave). Ensuring the health & safety of all its visitors I am more than happy to comply in wearing a face mask. One of my sons is medically complex & immune compromised. He is currently not eligible yet to receive the vaccine like so many young children. I am so grateful for parents, caregivers & The Sensory Playce staff who are helping to provide this added protection for him and other special visitors. With Idaho in crises standards of care & with the contagious delta variant I am cautious about what outdoor parks, activities & even therapies we can participate in. Also as the weather changes from too hot to be outside to now too wet and cold I am so happy we still have one safe place indoors to play. I hope others who may read this review, and are being cautious like my family will find a safe haven when visiting The Sensory Playce too.

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We love bringing our toddler here! He enjoys the trampoline, swings and climbing wall! It is very clean and the staff are all very kind! It’s great place to go for children to get out there energy in an inside setting!

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The Sensory Playce is amazing and I can’t say enough good things. The owner is knowledgeable and compassionate, the equipment is fun. My kids *love* going to play there to gat all their wiggles out. 11/10 would recommend.

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We love the sensory playce! We come there at least once a month. Everything is clean and nice for the kids. They are really understanding and work with the needs of children with different sensory issues. There’s even a calming room for kids who get overstimulated. It’s fun for kids who aren’t on the spectrum too, my neurotypical daughter loves it and prefers it to jumptime and urban air and some of the other places.

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Both my boys (4 and 3) who are on the autism spectrum have loved coming here the last year. It’s their favorite place. All the workers have always been so kind and helpful. We even had my son’s birthday party here in December and It was perfect. Can’t rave enough about the place and the people :)

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I love this place! So much for for my toddler, AND all the friends we've brought ranging from 1 to 10 years old. Kind of reminds me of being able to go to a gymnastics place to play and not specifically for a lesson (though there's more than swings and slides and trampoline and zip line and a foam pit but without loose foam.... There's also toys and yoga balls, etc). Love this place, great for all kids (those who are sensory seekers and those who aren't). I would guess it would be fun for kind from 3 months to 12?

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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.

This business has a rating of 4.8-star.

This business has 60 reviews.

The address is: 1471 S Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709 .

The contact number is (208) 620-5330

This service is listed under Gym .

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