Learning Lounge

Access Membership (Ages 3+)

Enjoy flexible clubs, member discounts, space access, field trips, and more—all in one membership

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Learning Lounge Membership
Pretend Play Learning Centers
Drop-In Care
Private Events & Rentals
Policy Section

Opening: October 27, 2025

📍 Location: 10529 Middleport Ln, White Plains, MD 20695

🕒 Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Extra Family Members – great for larger households

Designed for homeschool families, early learners, and parents who want to engage in hands-on learning together!

Members can reserve 2-hour sessions filled with creative, play-based activities that encourage social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Parents stay with their children throughout the session.

  • Sessions available Monday–Friday between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM

  • 2-hour slots available by reservation only

  • Parents must remain on-site

  • Maximum of 20 children per session (adults not included)

  • Reservations are first-come, first-served

  • Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance

  • Non-members may attend for $10 per child

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✨ What We Offer

A unique space designed for homeschool families, parents of young children, and educators. Our building combines a custom curriculum bookstore with a family-friendly lounge and learning hub where children can learn, explore, and create.

🏠 Inside You’ll Find

💻 Computer Lounge for Kids
Safe, educational tech access
🎭 Pretend Play Area
Encouraging creativity and social play
🎨 Art Area
Hands-on projects for self-expression
📚 Teaching/Classroom Space
Flexible setup for homeschool lessons or small groups
📖 Custom Curriculum Bookstore
Shop our signature curriculum, workbooks, and guides
🖨 On-Site Print & Prep Station
Commercial copier for worksheets & projects

📘 Learning Lounge Membership

💡 Additional Copy Services

Non-Member Printing: $0.20 B/W, $0.50 color per page
Member Extra Pages: $0.10 B/W, $0.25 color per page

Every new EPNL Learning Lounge member also receives a FREE custom Curriculum Creation Book — available in both PDF and hardcopy formats.

The book is customized to your child’s learning age and theme preferences and will be shipped directly to your home.

Book your Learning Lounge Experience (for Members Only)

🕒 Reserve Your Learning Lounge Session (2-Hour Slots)

Members may reserve the Learning Lounge for a 2-hour learning block. Please review the details before confirming your booking:

✅ Booking Details:

  • Sessions are available Monday–Friday between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM

  • Maximum of 20 children per session (adults/parents not included)

  • Parents must remain with their children at all times

  • Each child must have their own booking. Families with multiple children must complete a separate booking for each child.

  • Reservations are first-come, first-served

  • Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance

EPNL Learning Lounge: Pretend Play Learning Centers

Where imagination meets education—visit, play, and learn together.

Early Literacy
Early Math
Science & Inquiry
SEL & Role-Play

🧺 1. Grocery Store Learning Center

Children practice counting, sorting, and money skills while role-playing as shoppers and cashiers. The grocery center also includes a weighing station, label matching, sink-or-float science, healthy food sorting, and SEL activities that build teamwork and communication.

Theme: Exploring math, literacy, and science through everyday shopping play.

  • Grocery Bingo Board

  • Price Tags & Play Money

  • Weighing Station Sign

  • Feelings & Emotions Poster

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🍽️ 2. Diner Learning Center

Children role-play as chefs, servers, and customers—taking orders, creating menus, and adding receipts. The Diner Learning Center reinforces counting, measuring, menu design, teamwork, and manners through creative play.

Theme: Building literacy, math, and social skills through role-play and teamwork.

  • Order Ticket Sheet

  • Diner Menu

  • Chef’s Checklist

  • Hot vs. Cold Food Sorting Page

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Drop-In Care (Ages 3+, Drop-Off Only)

Flexible, Enriching, and Convenient

Drop-In Care is a full-day option designed for parents who need flexible childcare between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM (Monday–Friday). Children enjoy a structured day of learning and play, including hands-on activities in STEM, art, literacy, and social development. Parents may drop off their children for supervised care provided by trained staff.

View our Drop-in Care Policy

🎉 Membership Drive Special (Limited to First 30 Sign-Ups!)

Join the EPNL Learning Lounge and receive ONE FREE Drop-In Care Day when you become a new member!

  • Applies to the first 30 new memberships only.

  • Drop-In Care day can be scheduled anytime within the first 30 days of joining.

  • Redeem and book your free day through Brightwheel once your membership is confirmed.

Attendance Type Child Drop-Off
(no parent)
Attendance Type Members Child Drop-Off (no parent) $20/day
Attendance Type Non-Members Child Drop-Off (no parent) $35/day

All Drop-In sessions are 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday–Friday). Space is limited to 20 children per day. Payment is required at booking.

  • Payment due at booking (no refunds; one reschedule allowed within 30 days)

  • Children must be ages 3+ and toilet-trained (or bring extra clothes/pull-ups)

  • Staff meet MSDE and CPR/First Aid certification requirements

  • Families must provide nut-free lunch/snacks

  • Late Pick-Up Fee: $1 per minute after 3:05 PM

Drop-In Care Packages (Save 10%)

Families can now prepay for multiple drop-in sessions at a discounted rate.

  • 5-Day Flex Pass: $135 (normally $150)

  • 10-Day Flex Pass: $252 (normally $280)

Private Events & Rentals at the Learning Lounge

Host Your Event at the Learning Lounge!

Our White Plains locations are now available for private events, birthday parties, and homeschool group meetups.

  • Available Monday–Friday after 3PM and weekends by reservation

  • Starting at $200/hour, with tables, chairs, and activity areas included

  • Custom add-ons like art stations or themed setups available

  • Bookings handled directly through Brightwheel or by contacting everydayplaynlearn@yahoo.com

Policy Section

Capacity & Admission

The Learning Lounge can accommodate a maximum of 20 children per 2-hour session. Once this limit is reached, the booking system will automatically close registration for that time slot. Walk-ins are not permitted when the session is full.

Supervision Requirement

All children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent, guardian, or designated adult at all times while in the Learning Lounge.

Group Bookings

Groups wishing to bring more than 40 children must contact us in advance to ensure appropriate staffing and space availability for our larger learning/event space.

Safety & Behavior

If at any time the space becomes overcrowded or unsafe, staff reserve the right to limit entry or end the session early for safety.

Compliance with Capacity Limit

Booking beyond the 20-child limit or falsifying attendee counts may result in suspension of membership privileges.

Drop-in Care

Capacity & Admission:

Maximum of 20 children per session; registration closes automatically when full.

Supervision:

For Learning Lounge sessions, parents must remain on-site.

For Drop-In Care, children are supervised by staff.

Safety & Behavior:

Staff may limit entry or end sessions early if the space becomes overcrowded or unsafe.

Health & Meals:

Sick children cannot attend.

All food/snacks must be nut-free.

Learning Lounge Access = 2-hour sessions, parent stays

Drop-In Care = full-day drop-off, staff supervised