- 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.
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 babies, toddlers, multi-age classes, and their caregivers.
Spring 2026 offerings now available.
Let us host your child’s birthday or other private event.
Private birthday celebrations are $300 and include 2 hours of dedicated playtime in the entire space for you and your guests along with access to our party room, tables and chairs included. Play studio staged for birthday play and toys incorporating your child’s theme. For these bookings, you can bring your own decorations and food!
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 a trusted third space for both children and their caregivers.
We aim to help caregivers survive and thrive during early parenthood by feeling a little less alone as they visit our beautiful, safe, and engaging environment ready 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’ve moved to the area and don’t quite have the community village yet.
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, toddlers, and preschoolers in tow. Siblings of our little ones are welcome to join!
“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.
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!
