Play. Learn. Grow.

300 Main Street,
Southbridge, MA 01550
(Parking Available: Central Street Parking)

Child in a blue apron decorating cupcakes with colorful sprinkles.

Email:
emily@playdatema.com
Come have a playdate with us!

A family of five standing behind a wooden table in a cozy, decorated room with a brick wall background and string lights. The family includes a man, a woman, and three young girls. The wall has a pink neon sign that says 'Play Date.' On the table, there are various snack packs. The room has shelves with plants, framed picture, and other small items.

About Us

Play Date is a sensory-based playplace founded in 2025 by Emily and Joe Gray. Created with imagination, learning, and connection in mind, Play Date was inspired by Emily’s years of experience in play-based learning and designing meaningful sensory environments as the owner and operator of My Little Sunshine daycare in Sturbridge, MA.

Every detail of Play Date reflects Emily’s vision for a space where children can explore freely, engage their senses, and learn through play—brought to life by her husband, Joe, who lovingly built the interior with his own hands to turn that vision into reality.

Together with their children, the Grays are thrilled to welcome families into a space designed for little ones to play, learn, and grow—while caregivers relax, connect, and enjoy the joy of watching their children thrive.

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  • Two children with aprons in a kitchen setup, preparing to cook or bake. They are facing a wooden wall with hanging pots and pans, with a sink and kitchen utensils nearby.

    Indoor Mud Kitchen

  • Sensory Tables

    Sensory Tables

  • A woman playing in an indoor sandbox with a young boy indoors during winter. The boy is looking into a wall-mounted sand activity panel, and the woman is holding a toy shovel, engaging with the boy. Outside, snow is visible through the large window.

    Indoor Sand Box

  • Children standing in line at a food preparation counter in a colorful room. The children are involved in activities such as making or serving mud kitchen food, with ingredients and utensils on the counter. An adult walks past in the background.

    Workshops

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Play. Learn. Grow.

Play. Learn. Grow.

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