I don't even know where to start!  When I left Deanna's Playhouse, my head was swimming with all of the information that I had learned in such a short time!

First of all, Deanna's Playhouse is a place for kids to play in Holland.  It took me about 25 minutes to get there from Wyoming, so it's not an unmanageable drive.  While we were there we saw kids ages 0 to about 8 enjoying the different areas, although it is an excellent place to take toddlers on a cold, windy day.

The play area is designed with parents of multiple kids in mind.  There are no major obstructions in the middle of the playroom, making it possible for a parent to be in the infant area and still keep an eye on an older child riding in a cozy coupe or "shopping" at Meijer.

Around the perimeter of the playroom are special rooms with designated purposes.  Here you'll find a sensory room, an awesome arts and crafts room, a music room, a cafe that offers beverages and is a great place to bring your own lunch, 2 birthday party rooms, a coat room, and two family restrooms large enough to roll in a double stroller and more.  There is also a stage where kids can dress up and perform.

The Playhouse also has some organized activities. 
  • Every Tuesday at 11am is time for a new Creative Art Experience.
  • Every Wednesday is Parachute Day.
  • Every Thursday is the Amazing Activity Series. Amazing activities is scheduled every Thursday with different subjects that encourage children to explore, learn and… ask questions.
Another great feature of Deanna's Playhouse is that it shares a building with Safe Kids, and organization devoted to keeping kids safe, and a Parent Resource Center with loads of information on almost every topic imaginable that relates to parenting.

Admission is $5 per person, with infants under 1 year admitted free.  When you go for the first time, if you sign up for their email list you will receive a coupon for one free visit.  Your kids will also be sent a free pass on their birthdays.

If you're looking for a play place smaller than the GR Children's Museum, this is your place.  A great facility and great staff that cares about kids await you.  Take a trip and let them know you heard about it on grkids.com!