18 Sep Is there a role play trade association?
Discover the trade association for Indoor role play venues, the costs and benefits of joining and how it represents business owners....
02 Mar Juggling family life and business
Can you believe that opening a new business could be as stressful as having a new baby? That’s right! Back in 1967, two psychologists rated how stressful different life events were, and major changes to your business (like a business start-up) were pretty high on...
27 Jan March 2020 Discovery Day
Reserve your space now- Taking place during the week beginning 2nd March Calling all those who wish to open their own Children’s Role Play Centre. The Discovery half-day is a great opportunity to get an insight in to the lifestyle of a role play venue owner. The time will...
22 Jan Toy Selection When Opening a Children’s Indoor Play Centre
It's so easy to get carried away visiting toy shops, flicking through websites in the UK and abroad trying to source toys for a play centre. Just remember your goal is always to have toys which look the part, work seamlessly within your brand's style...
06 Jan Open a role play centre – Our story!
We recently re-opened the original Tots Town design folder full of scribbles, notes, and magazine articles. Looking back, it dawned on us just how much we had doodled and scribbled the thoughts that popped in our head (it turns out we used to doodle A...
02 Dec 5 things to consider when opening a role play Centre
Recently visited a children's role play centre? Perhaps themed like a little city, town, village, or a street, similar to that of the popular CBeebies programme Biggleton! Can you see yourself as the boss of your own play centre, with happy customers and a feeling...
22 Oct First Aid requirements for children’s role play venues
Do all staff need to be First Aid trained? It's one of the most common questions people ask when deciding to open a new role play venue. What responsibilities do you have, who needs training and what level of qualification do they need?...