- 4625 Willoughby Rd., Suite 5 Holt Mi 48842
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We are committed to surrounding caregivers and their young children with a nurturing, supportive, and playful environment.
Our infant toddler play space has been designed to ensure your young child has the opportunity to do their most important work without being overwhelmed by big crowds.
Each session is limited for comfort, safety, and interaction and lasts 90 minutes.
Simple, fun, and age appropriate play invitations are refreshed regularly.
Expect to see materials used creatively as we engage in play with a variety of manipulatives.
We know how important YOU are to your child’s development and our skilled facilitators are here to support you.
Together we will focus on building connections between you and your child, peers and other caregivers, all while wiring the connections in your child’s brain through play and relationship.
Click the link below to check out our intimate classes for baby and toddlers and their caregivers.
Spring 2025 offerings now available.
Let us host your child’s birthday or other private event. Starting at $300.
Private Birthday Parties include:
2 hours of playtime
15 minutes set up time
Tables and Chairs
One Attendant to help
All the fun without the cleanup
Just like you, we emerged into early parenting with bags under our eyes, feeling a bit overwhelmed, and a realization that the parenting journey was both amazing and tough.
Our vision is to be the place that caregivers just like you can find the community you need to survive and thrive during early parenthood while also providing a beautiful and safe environment for the youngest child to explore.
Maybe you’ve landed here after the fourth trimester, perhaps an adoption, or with foster babies in tow.
Maybe you are caring for tiny ones and need a safe space to go.
Maybe you don’t identify with the typical “good vibes only” Mom crowd and are looking for a more expansive and inclusive gathering of parents to be supported in alongside all the emotions parenthood brings forth.
Or Maybe you are just feeling stuck at home and really ready to meet other families at the same stage of parenting and finally have a deep sense of the fact that you are not alone.
If you’re into an inclusive, collaborative, loving, diverse community- we are here and ready to welcome you in to play, chat, join a class, or relax with your babies and/or toddlers in tow.
“An absolute gem for parents and little ones! The Emerging Parent has been such a wonderful part of our lives. It’s more than just a playgroup — it’s a community. It’s where I found my village. Through weekly classes, I’ve built deep friendships with other moms, and now we have a tight-knit group whose little ones are growing up side by side. That kind of support has meant everything.”
– Megan F.
“Miranda and The Emerging Parent hosted our son’s first birthday party, and I cannot recommend this establishment enough! Miranda was so kind and incredibly helpful to me and my husband as we navigated our first time throwing a party as parents, from setting up, playing with kiddos, to even helping our family load up the car afterwards. The space was beautiful, the kiddos had a blast in the playroom, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you are looking to throw a lovely party for your little one, this is the place!”
-Lauren H.
“Spending time at The Emerging Parent on the weekends has quickly become one of my favorite routines with my little one. Miranda has curated a thoughtful, comfortable space that nurtures connection for both adults and children. As a new parent, I’ve appreciated watching Miranda interact with the children and have learned new strategies for engaging my child in play from her. The other parents I’ve talked to while visiting have been friendly and kind. This has become a valuable third space for our family and I look forward to continuing to be part of this community.”
-Olivia C.
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“Helps you build confidence in their development…””Miranda provides a space to play, talk, sing, and move with your child and helps you build confidence in their development and building that strong foundation. She is a wealth of knowledge and true gift to our community.”Amanda, Spring 2022 Toddler Huddle Participant”I love the way you paid attention to each child…””I loved the way you paid attention to each child and parent and gave feedback.”Abbie, Spring 2022 Toddler Huddle Parent”Miranda really takes her time to individualize connections…””I would say Miranda really takes her time to individualize connections with each child specifically I would also say she is very hands on! Class is very well facilitated which makes the environment feel safe for my son which we both really like!”
Mckenzie, Summer 2022 Baby Huddle Participant
Register for a 6 week session for one of our fall classes and find the community and connection you’ve been looking for. Bonus, no overbooked spaces or overwhelming crowds. We are designed to be a nurturing, calm, inclusive space to support your family!
