Little Village Play — Local services in Town of Manlius

I had my daughter’s third birthday at LVP. Katrina could not have been more accommodating. The week we were supposed to have the party, my family came down with covid. Katrina was so understanding and gave multiple options to move the party to a different date. She didn’t charge us anything for canceling at such late notice, even though all the other party spots for the month were filled.

When party day came, everything went so smoothly. She helped set up, provided a cupcake tray, chip bag holder, and tacks to hold up a banner. When everyone was leaving, she helped us gather up our stuff and when I offered to help finish cleaning (mopping, cleaning off high chairs and tables, putting the toys away, taking out garbage, putting tables and chairs back, etc) she just waved her hand no and told us to have a good night.

Parties at home can be so stressful! You have to prep and clean so much before, and then clean again afterward. It was SO worth the money to not have to do that. We literally came, had a party, and left. It made my daughter’s party so much more enjoyable for ME! As the hostess, it can be difficult to really relax and enjoy yourself. Having Katrina there to help really took that burden off me and I was able to play with the kids and socialize with friends. 10/10, would absolutely recommend having...

It’s a great place for kids to spend some fun time. The owner keeps the toys clean and tidy. We don’t go regularly but from time to time, my daughter would like to play there for a while. I’m an Asian mom and my daughter is an Asian toddler who just turned three. Today, when my daughter was playing with a truck toy. A boy who is much older tried to grab it from her hands. He squeezed my daughter’s hand really hard with his nails. My daughter was crying “no”. His mother stood remotely asking him to stop but not really doing anything about it. Finally he decided to let it go. And my daughter took the truck away and played it alone in corner in the pretend truck station. The boy’s playmate came to my daughter and said: “ you don’t belong here” and left. It’s harsh to hear that from a white boy to an Asian girl. I have very mixed feelings about this as a first generation immigrant mom. Most kids are very nice and friendly. We will still choose to go there sometime hoping this kind of language is not a common thing. When we left, my girl said bye-bye to the boy’s mom on her way out. She is too young to understand what that sentence really means. But as an Asian minority, one...

I came here for the first time today and I’m so impressed — this place is amazing! My daughter had an absolute blast. There are several thoughtfully designed play areas, each perfect for different age groups and interests. She especially loved the indoor slide 🛝 and the pretend play setups — so many creative and interactive options that kept her happily engaged for hours.

She played both independently and with other kids, which was a joy to watch as a parent. The environment felt safe, clean, and welcoming — ideal for young children to explore freely.

The complimentary coffee ☕ was a really nice touch and gave me a chance to relax while keeping an eye on her. The staff were friendly and clearly passionate about making the space fun and inclusive.

Definitely a hidden gem in Manlius — we’ll be coming back regularly! Highly recommend to families looking for a cozy, enriching...