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PlayWiseKids Team

PlayWiseKids is owned and operated by a local family whose goal is to provide a safe, clean environment in which children and their families, caregivers, and educators can use their creativity and imagination to play and learn, while freely interacting with others.

PlayWiseKids staff includes a Welcome Desk team that will greet you upon arrival, answer any questions that you have, and work with you to organize a party, special event or field trip.

Our Party Team includes Party Heroes and Party Assistants. You can expect these team members to be outgoing, energetic and focused on the birthday child and your guests! Our Café staff is ready to serve you on days when the Café is open. All staff members are actively involved in keeping PlayWiseKids clean and tidy!

Would you like to be considered for the PlayWiseKids Team? If you love being around children, are an out-going person and are seeking a part-time position, download and fill out the application below. Return the application to PlayWiseKids in person or send it to us via US Mail to the attention of the Hiring Coordinator.

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PlayWiseKids (formerly ExploraWorld)

PlayWiseKids was formerly known as ExploraWorld. The name was changed to better represent our philosophy of learning through creative play. PlayWiseKids is continuing to be managed by the same dedicated, hands-on team and constantly improved.

PlayWiseKids Store

PlayWiseKids offers two ways to shop – in-house and on-line. Our in-house store is located in the lobby area of PlayWiseKids and customers can come in anytime during our normal business hours to shop. Items can also be ordered on-line and picked up in-house to save on shipping costs. Click here to enter the PlayWiseKids Store.

PlayWiseKids isn’t just the smart place to play –it’s the smart place to shop! The PlayWiseKids Store has been designed to complement our many hands-on learning and play activities. Experts agree that the best way for children to learn is to create a fun and safe play environment that allows them to be creative and imaginative. Our store has been stocked with carefully selected items that can be chosen by parents, grandparents, teachers, and other caregivers knowing that they foster learning through creative play.

As you browse through the PlayWiseKids Store, you'll find pre-school through third grade workbooks, flashcards, and activity mats by School Zone, Carson Dellosa, Straight Edge and Scholastic. We carry many Spanish/English bilingual resources; bathtub learning toys; educational placemats; a large selection of Carson Dellosa games for learning and practicing math, telling time, numbers and letters, and even basic Spanish. We carry a large selection of Melissa and Doug puzzles, arts and crafts kits, and musical instruments including childrens’ learn-to-play pianos!

Our PlayWiseKids t-shirts have been specially designed for PlayWiseKids guests to color using fabric safe markers.
For birthday parties, Goodie Bags are always available, and many of our “Party Moms” select place mats, flutes, and other items from our Store to be used as party favors. We are constantly adding to and updating the products we stock, so check out our store for new items each time you visit PlayWiseKids.

 
For the safety and well-being of all visitors, Playwisekids enforces a 1:5 adult-to-child ratio.
Adults are responsible for child supervision.
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6570 Dobbin Road, Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: (410) 772-1540