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Tuesday November 11th, Animals & Emotions in Watercolor 🎨 🦊 🐰 For ages 2-6yrs

Led by @visions.by.jess, our art instructor 🎨🧡
We’ll paint, talk about feelings, and create with our animal friends 🦊🐰
Open play follows after class! 💛

#TheLittleHive #ArtExploration #MaldenKids

Tuesday November 11th, Animals & Emotions in Watercolor 🎨 🦊 🐰 For ages 2-6yrs

Led by @visions.by.jess, our art instructor 🎨🧡
We’ll paint, talk about feelings, and create with our animal friends 🦊🐰
Open play follows after class! 💛

#TheLittleHive #ArtExploration #MaldenKids

Coloring adventures with our dino buddies! 🦖💚
Because art time is always better with friends. 🎨

Our art station is always open during open play! 💛

Coloring adventures with our dino buddies! 🦖💚
Because art time is always better with friends. 🎨

Our art station is always open during open play! 💛

Meet Jess! @visions.by.jess 🎉 Our new Art Exploration instructor!
We’re so excited to welcome her to The Little Hive family. Jess is an experienced educator and professional artist who blends creativity and hands-on learning to help little artists (ages 2–6) explore, express, and create with confidence. 💛

🖌️ Join us for our first Art Exploration class!
📅 Tuesday, November 11th
🌈 Theme: Animals & Emotions in Watercolor
A gentle, expressive art experience where children explore feelings through color and creativity.

Register online to secure your spot.
50% off for members!

Meet Jess! @visions.by.jess 🎉 Our new Art Exploration instructor!
We’re so excited to welcome her to The Little Hive family. Jess is an experienced educator and professional artist who blends creativity and hands-on learning to help little artists (ages 2–6) explore, express, and create with confidence. 💛

🖌️ Join us for our first Art Exploration class!
📅 Tuesday, November 11th
🌈 Theme: Animals & Emotions in Watercolor
A gentle, expressive art experience where children explore feelings through color and creativity.

Register online to secure your spot.
50% off for members!

When designing The Little Hive, I wanted every corner to be intentional and this wall was especially important to me. 💛

Toddlers experience so many big emotions, often without the words to express them. Our Emotions Wall gives them a visual way to identify how they feel, helping them build the foundation for emotional awareness, communication, and self-regulation.
It’s more than cute faces.

It's a tool for connection, empathy, and growth that starts right here in play. 🐝

🧑‍🎨: @visions.by.jess

#emotions #emotionregulation #childrenemotions #childrenemotionalsupport #childtherapy #childtherapist #bostonmoms #bostonmomma #mombloggers #playspace #indoorplayspace #playcafe #playcafeowner

When designing The Little Hive, I wanted every corner to be intentional and this wall was especially important to me. 💛

Toddlers experience so many big emotions, often without the words to express them. Our Emotions Wall gives them a visual way to identify how they feel, helping them build the foundation for emotional awareness, communication, and self-regulation.
It’s more than cute faces.

It's a tool for connection, empathy, and growth that starts right here in play. 🐝

🧑‍🎨: @visions.by.jess

#emotions #emotionregulation #childrenemotions #childrenemotionalsupport #childtherapy #childtherapist #bostonmoms #bostonmomma #mombloggers #playspace #indoorplayspace #playcafe #playcafeowner

We have a birthday party this weekend! can you guess the theme from the balloon colors ? 👀 🎉

First person to get it right, wins 15% off our next class!

We have a birthday party this weekend! can you guess the theme from the balloon colors ? 👀 🎉

First person to get it right, wins 15% off our next class!

Because parents deserve a spot too. 💛 🛋️
Our Gated Parent Corner gives you the best of both worlds! A cozy space to unwind and a CLEAR VIEW of your child in our play area.

☕ Mini café for your caffeine fix
📚 Reading nook with great books & magazines
💻 A place to catch up on work or connect with other parents
🔌 Charging station coming next week

Relax, connect, and enjoy the calm 😌

Because parents deserve a spot too. 💛 🛋️
Our Gated Parent Corner gives you the best of both worlds! A cozy space to unwind and a CLEAR VIEW of your child in our play area.

☕ Mini café for your caffeine fix
📚 Reading nook with great books & magazines
💻 A place to catch up on work or connect with other parents
🔌 Charging station coming next week

Relax, connect, and enjoy the calm 😌

Infant Meet-Ups coming soon! ✨ 👶🏼

These meet-ups are a chance to meet other families with infants at home to swap stories, make new friends, and build the kind of community that grows right alongside your little one. 🐝

Infant Meet-Ups coming soon! ✨ 👶🏼

These meet-ups are a chance to meet other families with infants at home to swap stories, make new friends, and build the kind of community that grows right alongside your little one. 🐝

Say hello to our hungry caterpillar 🐛 🍎 We extended our caterpillar day to run all week long!! 🐛 With storytime, interactive caterpillar crafts, tunnel, music and sensory bins!

Join us this week Monday through Friday 10-2pm!
Walk in are welcomed, however registering online is the best option to view availability slots.

Big thank you to our our favorite gal Nhy for doing the cutest balloon caterpillar 🐛 🎈

#bostonmoms #playcafe #northshoremoms #maldenma #indoorplayspace #caterpillarballoons #caterpillartheme #storytime #indoorplay #toddlerplayideas

Say hello to our hungry caterpillar 🐛 🍎 We extended our caterpillar day to run all week long!! 🐛 With storytime, interactive caterpillar crafts, tunnel, music and sensory bins!

Join us this week Monday through Friday 10-2pm!
Walk in are welcomed, however registering online is the best option to view availability slots.

Big thank you to our our favorite gal Nhy for doing the cutest balloon caterpillar 🐛 🎈

#bostonmoms #playcafe #northshoremoms #maldenma #indoorplayspace #caterpillarballoons #caterpillartheme #storytime #indoorplay #toddlerplayideas

There’s something magical about watching little ones discover music. 🎶 Yesterday’s visit from Valeria filled The Little Hive with laughter, rhythm, and so much joy! 🎸 🥁

💛 Join us again on November 5th and November 19th at 2:30PM for another round of music, movement, and connection.

There’s something magical about watching little ones discover music. 🎶 Yesterday’s visit from Valeria filled The Little Hive with laughter, rhythm, and so much joy! 🎸 🥁

💛 Join us again on November 5th and November 19th at 2:30PM for another round of music, movement, and connection.

Happy Sunday, Hive family 🐝💛
I’m still in awe of yesterday’s opening! The love, laughter, and community that filled our space reminded me exactly why The Little Hive was created.

🌟 Because every parent deserves a hive, a village.
🌟 Because connection matters.
🌟 Because you’re never alone here. 💛

✨ We’re officially open!
Monday–Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM

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Happy Sunday, Hive family 🐝💛
I’m still in awe of yesterday’s opening! The love, laughter, and community that filled our space reminded me exactly why The Little Hive was created.

🌟 Because every parent deserves a hive, a village.
🌟 Because connection matters.
🌟 Because you’re never alone here. 💛

✨ We’re officially open!
Monday–Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM

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Join us every Monday this month for Storytime Mondays @ 10am , which include story time plus interactive themed play elements! 🛝 🤸🏾‍♀️

November 3rd :
📕: The Hungry Caterpillar
🐛 • crawl through our “hungry caterpillar” tunnel
• caterpillar sensory bins
• “feed the caterpillar” fine-motor play

November 10th
📕: The Rainbow Fish
🐠 • Shiny Fish Craft
🌊 • Under the sea sensory bins

November 16th
📕: Brown Bear Brown Bear
🐻 • brown bear discovery bin
• Animals masks craft

November 23rd:
📕: Goodnight Moon
🌙 • moon sand bins
🐰 • bedtime bunny craft

Now available for registration online! 💛

Join us every Monday this month for Storytime Mondays @ 10am , which include story time plus interactive themed play elements! 🛝 🤸🏾‍♀️

November 3rd :
��📕: The Hungry Caterpillar
🐛 • crawl through our “hungry caterpillar” tunnel
• caterpillar sensory bins
• “feed the caterpillar” fine-motor play

November 10th
📕: The Rainbow Fish
🐠 • Shiny Fish Craft
🌊 • Under the sea sensory bins

November 16th
📕: Brown Bear Brown Bear
🐻 • brown bear discovery bin
• Animals masks craft

November 23rd:
📕: Goodnight Moon
🌙 • moon sand bins
🐰 • bedtime bunny craft

Now available for registration online! 💛

WE ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN!!! 🎉 November calendar is available. Check out our upcoming classes and/or join us for open play Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm!

My Soft opening was a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us today! We hope you felt welcomed and your little ones had a blast.

Cheers to many more days of endless play and to building a community filled with love, understanding and togetherness. 💛💛💛💛

Big Thank you to Nhy (left) for being such a positive light today! I couldn't have done today without you 💛 when you see her at the little hive, give her a big hello! 👋🏽

WE ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN!!! 🎉 November calendar is available. Check out our upcoming classes and/or join us for open play Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm!

My Soft opening was a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us today! We hope you felt welcomed and your little ones had a blast.

Cheers to many more days of endless play and to building a community filled with love, understanding and togetherness. 💛💛💛💛

Big Thank you to Nhy (left) for being such a positive light today! I couldn't have done today without you 💛 when you see her at the little hive, give her a big hello! 👋🏽

Our very first Storytime Monday is happening November 3rd at 10 AM! 🐛📚✨
Join us as we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and bring the story to life with:
🍎 A caterpillar tunnel to crawl through
🍓 Caterpillar sensory bins to explore and play
🥕 A chance to feed our hungry caterpillar!

If youre missing our soft opening, this is the perfect chance to officially join our Hive 🐝💛

Our very first Storytime Monday is happening November 3rd at 10 AM! 🐛📚✨
Join us as we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and bring the story to life with:
🍎 A caterpillar tunnel to crawl through
🍓 Caterpillar sensory bins to explore and play
🥕 A chance to feed our hungry caterpillar!

If youre missing our soft opening, this is the perfect chance to officially join our Hive 🐝💛

Our Soft opening is 2 days away and we're so excited! 🤗 🎉 Tomorrow will be the last day to register to join us!

What to expect:
🛝 Open play between 12-3pm
🎶 45 minute movement and music 🎶 from our wonderful Valeria whom will be leading a music class at 1pm.
🧃 complimentary light snacks and beverages
🫧 unlimited bubbles and giggles
🎟️ one lucky winner will win a free open play session for the future

If you're interested in joining us please visit the link in our story!

Our Soft opening is 2 days away and we're so excited! 🤗 🎉 Tomorrow will be the last day to register to join us!

What to expect:
🛝 Open play between 12-3pm
🎶 45 minute movement and music 🎶 from our wonderful Valeria whom will be leading a music class at 1pm.
🧃 complimentary light snacks and beverages
🫧 unlimited bubbles and giggles
🎟️ one lucky winner will win a free open play session for the future

If you're interested in joining us please visit the link in our story!

Say hello to Valeria 👋🏽 🤗
We’re thrilled to welcome her to The Little Hive family as our new Music & Movement instructor! 💛
She will be visiting us for our soft opening this upcoming Saturday. 🎉

Valeria brings so much warmth, rhythm, and creativity to our space turning every class into a musical adventure that little ones absolutely love. From sing-alongs to dancing and playful exploration, her sessions are all about joy, movement, and connection. 🐝✨

Join us WEDNESDAYS for a morning full of music, laughter, and new friendships at The Little Hive! 🎵💃
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Say hello to Valeria 👋🏽 🤗
We’re thrilled to welcome her to The Little Hive family as our new Music & Movement instructor! 💛
She will be visiting us for our soft opening this upcoming Saturday. 🎉

Valeria brings so much warmth, rhythm, and creativity to our space turning every class into a musical adventure that little ones absolutely love. From sing-alongs to dancing and playful exploration, her sessions are all about joy, movement, and connection. 🐝✨

Join us WEDNESDAYS for a morning full of music, laughter, and new friendships at The Little Hive! 🎵💃
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We're getting ready for an upcoming birthday celebration 🎉

🚨 Custom Favor boxes included in our
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

#playcafe #indoorplayspace #birthdayparty #childrensbirthday #childrensbirthdays #sesamestreetparty #sesamestreet #sesamestreettheme #sesamestreetbirthday #favorboxes

We're getting ready for an upcoming birthday celebration 🎉

🚨 Custom Favor boxes included in our
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

#playcafe #indoorplayspace #birthdayparty #childrensbirthday #childrensbirthdays #sesamestreetparty #sesamestreet #sesamestreettheme #sesamestreetbirthday #favorboxes

Our newest adorable Little Hive accessory is now available as an add-on to any private party (and maybe when we're occasionally feeling a bit crazy 🤪)

If you already booked a birthday celebration , it's not too late to add on. Just email us 😉

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Our newest adorable Little Hive accessory is now available as an add-on to any private party (and maybe when we're occasionally feeling a bit crazy 🤪)

If you already booked a birthday celebration , it's not too late to add on. Just email us 😉

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#playcafe #playcafeowner #playspace #playspaces #playspaceideas #indoorplay #indoorplayspace #indoorplaycenter #indoorplayarea #bouncehouse #bouncehouses #minibouncehouse #bouncyhouse

Our soft opening is this Saturday November 1st. We only have a few more slots open and will only be open between 12-3pm. (If interested in joining, visit our story)

🎵 Music & movement will begin at 1pm.

We cannot wait to welcome you to our hive! 🥹

Our soft opening is this Saturday November 1st. We only have a few more slots open and will only be open between 12-3pm. (If interested in joining, visit our story)

🎵 Music & movement will begin at 1pm.

We cannot wait to welcome you to our hive! 🥹

Berry sweet fun! 🍓✨
Our custom strawberry sensory bins were a hit at today’s celebration! Add your own themed bins to any DIY or All-Inclusive party package for that perfect hands-on touch 💛

#sensorybins #sensoryplay #sensoryplayideas #sensoryplaytime #bostonmoms #bostondads #malden #sensorybin #sensorybinsfortoddlers #playcafe #indoorplayspace

Berry sweet fun! 🍓✨
Our custom strawberry sensory bins were a hit at today’s celebration! Add your own themed bins to any DIY or All-Inclusive party package for that perfect hands-on touch 💛

#sensorybins #sensoryplay #sensoryplayideas #sensoryplaytime #bostonmoms #bostondads #malden #sensorybin #sensorybinsfortoddlers #playcafe #indoorplayspace

If you guessed STRAWBERRY, you're BERRY right be🍓🎂 Celebrating with sprinkles of joy and strawberry vibes only at The Little Hive! 🎈

We believe birthdays should feel sweet and stress-free! 💛 Our All-Inclusive Package covers it all décor, balloons, food, dessert, and even clean-up. You bring the smiles, we’ll handle the rest! 🎉
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If you guessed STRAWBERRY, you're BERRY right be🍓🎂 Celebrating with sprinkles of joy and strawberry vibes only at The Little Hive! 🎈

We believe birthdays should feel sweet and stress-free! 💛 Our All-Inclusive Package covers it all décor, balloons, food, dessert, and even clean-up. You bring the smiles, we’ll handle the rest! 🎉
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We have a celebration today! 🎉 Can you guess the theme? 👀

Hint 💡 : You can eat it!

We have a celebration today! 🎉 Can you guess the theme? 👀

Hint 💡 : You can eat it!

Save this video for your next play date 🥲
We open our doors November 1st and can't wait to welcome you all. 💛

Tag a mama, friend, dad, family and set up a date 🛝

Save this video for your next play date 🥲
We open our doors November 1st and can't wait to welcome you all. 💛

Tag a mama, friend, dad, family and set up a date 🛝

Join us November 3rd for Story Time Mondays + Open Play!

We'll be reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar + themed open play.

Open play highlights:
• crawl through our “hungry caterpillar” tunnel
• caterpillar sensory bins
• “feed the caterpillar” fine-motor play
• and more!

Register online 🎉

Join us November 3rd for Story Time Mondays + Open Play!

We'll be reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar + themed open play.

Open play highlights:
• crawl through our “hungry caterpillar” tunnel
• caterpillar sensory bins
• “feed the caterpillar” fine-motor play
• and more!

Register online 🎉

A few new friends have joined our playroom and they’re large! 🦕✨Perfect for climbing, exploring, and pretending to roam through prehistoric lands. 🌿🦖 🌳

#playcafe #indoorplay #indoorplayspace #bostonmoms #bostondads #bostonparents #maldenma #playspace #playspaceowner #playcafeowner #dinosaurs #dinosaurtoys #dinosaurparty #dinosaurlover #trex #raptor #triceratops #boston

A few new friends have joined our playroom and they’re large! 🦕✨Perfect for climbing, exploring, and pretending to roam through prehistoric lands. 🌿🦖 🌳

#playcafe #indoorplay #indoorplayspace #bostonmoms #bostondads #bostonparents #maldenma #playspace #playspaceowner #playcafeowner #dinosaurs #dinosaurtoys #dinosaurparty #dinosaurlover #trex #raptor #triceratops #boston

Today we hosted our very first birthday celebration at The Little Hive a fun, colorful DIY Paw Patrol party! 🐾🎉 What a special milestone for our Hive! 💛

⭐️ Our DIY Party Package gives families full access to our play space to bring their own theme, décor, and treats while we handle the cleanup and fun 🐝✨

📸 custom sign made by us only included in our ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE.

Today we hosted our very first birthday celebration at The Little Hive a fun, colorful DIY Paw Patrol party! 🐾🎉 What a special milestone for our Hive! 💛

⭐️ Our DIY Party Package gives families full access to our play space to bring their own theme, décor, and treats while we handle the cleanup and fun 🐝✨

📸 custom sign made by us only included in our ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE.

Meet our newest party favorite! 🎈 A mini bounce house made just for tiny jumpers! Safe, sweet, and full of fun. 🌈

✨ Only available for birthday celebrations at The Little Hive! 🎉

#playcafe #playcafeowner #bouncehouse #bouncehouses #toddlerplay #indoorplay #indoorplayspace #bostonmoms

Meet our newest party favorite! 🎈 A mini bounce house made just for tiny jumpers! Safe, sweet, and full of fun. 🌈

✨ Only available for birthday celebrations at The Little Hive! 🎉

#playcafe #playcafeowner #bouncehouse #bouncehouses #toddlerplay #indoorplay #indoorplayspace #bostonmoms

We had a special visitor today 🧘‍♀️✨

We’re so excited to announce our partnership with Selena, owner of @thegreenhouse_childrensyoga
who has a magical way of getting little ones moving, laughing, and finding their inner peace all at once. 🌿 Her playful yoga sessions are full of imagination, connection, and happy hearts. 💛

Join us for Yoga Thursdays, happening 1–2 times a month at The Little Hive! 🧘‍♀️ 🙏🏽

We had a special visitor today 🧘‍♀️✨

We’re so excited to announce our partnership with Selena, owner of @thegreenhouse_childrensyoga
who has a magical way of getting little ones moving, laughing, and finding their inner peace all at once. 🌿 Her playful yoga sessions are full of imagination, connection, and happy hearts. 💛

Join us for Yoga Thursdays, happening 1–2 times a month at The Little Hive! 🧘‍♀️ 🙏🏽

Good news, Little Artists! 🎨🖌️
Our Art Exploration classes begin this November!
Where creativity meets curiosity and every masterpiece starts with a splash of color 🌈

Good news, Little Artists! 🎨🖌️
Our Art Exploration classes begin this November!
Where creativity meets curiosity and every masterpiece starts with a splash of color 🌈

Warning: may cause excessive giggles, curious hands, and a whole lot of mess 😂😂 🌈

Fridays we focus on our sensory bins and have a new theme each and every week.

Warning: may cause excessive giggles, curious hands, and a whole lot of mess 😂😂 🌈

Fridays we focus on our sensory bins and have a new theme each and every week.

GRAB YOUR PARTY HATS 🥳 November calendar is officially open and we’re ready to celebrate your little one’s big moments. 🎉

From DIY party packages to all-inclusive celebrations, there’s something for every kind of host. 🎈

✨ Book your date before it’s gone let’s make this month magical!

GRAB YOUR PARTY HATS 🥳 November calendar is officially open and we’re ready to celebrate your little one’s big moments. 🎉

From DIY party packages to all-inclusive celebrations, there’s something for every kind of host. 🎈

✨ Book your date before it’s gone let’s make this month magical!

Where every meal is made with imagination and giggles 🍳 🍞 🏠

Where every meal is made with imagination and giggles 🍳 🍞 🏠

Good morning ☀️ we woke up with 15 registrations for our soft opening and we couldn't be any more grateful and excited to welcome you all into our space. 🥹💛

If you haven't registered and are interested in joining us for our soft opening , please sign up on our website located in the contact area and we will send you a direct link via email to register.

🚨 Please note : we will be open that day 10 AM to 4 PM with three open play slots. The 12 Noon play slot is almost full. 🎉 Availability is on a first come first serve basis with limited slots available.

Good morning ☀️ we woke up with 15 registrations for our soft opening and we couldn't be any more grateful and excited to welcome you all into our space. 🥹💛

If you haven't registered and are interested in joining us for our soft opening , please sign up on our website located in the contact area and we will send you a direct link via email to register.

🚨 Please note : we will be open that day 10 AM to 4 PM with three open play slots. The 12 Noon play slot is almost full. 🎉 Availability is on a first come first serve basis with limited slots available.

Sometimes the loudest moments are the ones filled with little sounds, the click of tracks, the hum of wheels, the soft ‘choo choo’ of a tiny dreamer. 🚂 🥹
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Sometimes the loudest moments are the ones filled with little sounds, the click of tracks, the hum of wheels, the soft ‘choo choo’ of a tiny dreamer. 🚂 🥹
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GREAT NEWS! WE FINALLY HAVE OUR SOFT OPENING DATE! 🎉

📧 If you signed up for our newsletter you should be receiving an email invitation to our opening later on today at 1pm.

If you're interested in getting invited to our opening please visit our website and go to our CONTACT page and fill out the form.

GREAT NEWS! WE FINALLY HAVE OUR SOFT OPENING DATE! 🎉

📧 If you signed up for our newsletter you should be receiving an email invitation to our opening later on today at 1pm.

If you're interested in getting invited to our opening please visit our website and go to our CONTACT page and fill out the form.

Mondays just got magical. ✨ Every Monday starting in November we'll have story time plus open play!

Join us Monday, Nov 3 • 10:00am-12:00 for
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 📕🐛 + themed open play.

Open play highlights:
• crawl through our “hungry caterpillar” tunnel
• caterpillar sensory bins
• “feed the caterpillar” fine-motor play
• and more!

Save your spot & come wiggle with us. 🍎🧡 Now available on our website.

🚨: Members get 15% off all events, birthdays, workshops and more.

Mondays just got magical. ✨ Every Monday starting in November we'll have story time plus open play!

Join us Monday, Nov 3 • 10:00am-12:00 for
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 📕🐛 + themed open play.

Open play highlights:
• crawl through our “hungry caterpillar” tunnel
• caterpillar sensory bins
• “feed the caterpillar” fine-motor play
• and more!

Save your spot & come wiggle with us. 🍎🧡 Now available on our website.

🚨: Members get 15% off all events, birthdays, workshops and more.

The Little Hive was born from a simple belief that families deserve a place to grow together.

A place where play sparks learning, where parents feel supported, and where community truly matters. Every detail, from the soft pastels to the sensory spaces, was created with connection in mind.

This isn’t just a play space, it’s a movement for modern families who believe in growing, learning, and thriving TOGETHER. Welcome to The Little Hive. 🌿🐝

The Little Hive was born from a simple belief that families deserve a place to grow together.

A place where play sparks learning, where parents feel supported, and where community truly matters. Every detail, from the soft pastels to the sensory spaces, was created with connection in mind.

This isn’t just a play space, it’s a movement for modern families who believe in growing, learning, and thriving TOGETHER. Welcome to The Little Hive. 🌿🐝

Sushi anyone? 🍣 🍱 Just a dash of imagination… and maybe a tiny bit of wasabi 🔥
Our play kitchen’s about to become your little chef’s favorite restaurant 💛 🥢

Also, check out our local sushi restaurants located in Malden 👇🏽
@ibasawmalden
@phat.thaiger.izankaya
@ebisuyamarket
@kakkoii_sushi_ramen
@allseasonstable

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Sushi anyone? 🍣 🍱 Just a dash of imagination… and maybe a tiny bit of wasabi 🔥
Our play kitchen’s about to become your little chef’s favorite restaurant 💛 🥢

Also, check out our local sushi restaurants located in Malden 👇🏽
@ibasawmalden
@phat.thaiger.izankaya
@ebisuyamarket
@kakkoii_sushi_ramen
@allseasonstable

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Little monsters, big stretches! ✨ 👻
Join us at The Little Hive on October 23 at 10AM where our friends @thegreenhouse_childrensyoga will lead a fun Halloween yoga class made just for kids. 🎃🧘‍♀️

45 minutes of yoga + 1 hour of open play = plenty of spooky giggles! Costumes welcome but not required. 🐝💛 Now open for registration.
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Little monsters, big stretches! ✨ 👻
Join us at The Little Hive on October 23 at 10AM where our friends @thegreenhouse_childrensyoga will lead a fun Halloween yoga class made just for kids. 🎃🧘‍♀️

45 minutes of yoga + 1 hour of open play = plenty of spooky giggles! Costumes welcome but not required. 🐝💛 Now open for registration.
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#playcafe #malden #maldenma #boston #bostonmoms #indoorplayspace #playspace #indoorplay #childyoga #childrensyoga #yoga #yogaforkids #boston

Just testing some play items we have in our space and making sure it works properly 😉 😅 🤸🏾‍♀️ 🌈
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Just testing some play items we have in our space and making sure it works properly 😉 😅 🤸🏾‍♀️ 🌈
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Get ready to scoop, pour, squish, and explore! 🧺✨
Our daily sensory bins will be buzzing with new textures and themes every weekday during open play and we open in just TWO WEEKS! 🐝💛

Stay tuned… playtime magic is almost here! 🌈

🚨 If you haven't signed up for our newsletter to be invited to our soft openings, visit our website and go to the contact page and fill out the form.
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#playcafe #indoorplay #indoorplayspace #sensorybins #sensorybin #sensoryplayideas #sensoryplaytime #sensorybinideas #sensorybinactivity #sensoryactivity #sensorykids #bostonchildren #bostonmoms #bostondads #bostonparents #playspace #toddlerplay #toddlerplaytime #toddlerplayideas #malden #maldenma

Get ready to scoop, pour, squish, and explore! 🧺✨
Our daily sensory bins will be buzzing with new textures and themes every weekday during open play and we open in just TWO WEEKS! 🐝💛

Stay tuned… playtime magic is almost here! 🌈

🚨 If you haven't signed up for our newsletter to be invited to our soft openings, visit our website and go to the contact page and fill out the form.
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#playcafe #indoorplay #indoorplayspace #sensorybins #sensorybin #sensoryplayideas #sensoryplaytime #sensorybinideas #sensorybinactivity #sensoryactivity #sensorykids #bostonchildren #bostonmoms #bostondads #bostonparents #playspace #toddlerplay #toddlerplaytime #toddlerplayideas #malden #maldenma

I didn't think painter was one of my positions as a play cafe owner until now 😆

I painted 2 walls in our party area. 🎉 We have a few more little tweaks to add and it'll officially me ready for some birthday fun! 🎈

🚨 We are already booked for end of October and early November. BOOKINGS OPEN NOW. 🗓️

DIY birthdays and ALL inclusive birthdays available

#malden #indoorplayspace #playcafe #bostonmoms #playspace #playcafeowner #partyroom #partyarea #bostonchildren #mommypoppins

I didn't think painter was one of my positions as a play cafe owner until now 😆

I painted 2 walls in our party area. 🎉 We have a few more little tweaks to add and it'll officially me ready for some birthday fun! 🎈

🚨 We are already booked for end of October and early November. BOOKINGS OPEN NOW. ��🗓️

DIY birthdays and ALL inclusive birthdays available

#malden #indoorplayspace #playcafe #bostonmoms #playspace #playcafeowner #partyroom #partyarea #bostonchildren #mommypoppins

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Watching my dad help bring our playhouses to life today was one of those moments I’ll never forget 🥹💛 Every detail of The Little Hive is built by family, for families, a true local labor of love right here in Malden.

Swipe for the inspo.

Watching my dad help bring our playhouses to life today was one of those moments I’ll never forget 🥹💛 Every detail of The Little Hive is built by family, for families, a true local labor of love right here in Malden.

Swipe for the inspo.

Finally got my keys for my unit, and it feels so good. This is just a confirmation of our opening in 2 weeks. 🎉

We will be having 2 soft openings so if you are signed up to recieve our newsletter you will be invited. If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late. Visit our website 🙂

Finally got my keys for my unit, and it feels so good. This is just a confirmation of our opening in 2 weeks. 🎉

We will be having 2 soft openings so if you are signed up to recieve our newsletter you will be invited. If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late. Visit our website 🙂

The toys have arrived, and The Little Hive is starting to feel like home. 🐝💛 Play, explore, and grow right here with us. We'll be opening our doors in just a few weeks. 🎉 🧸

The toys have arrived, and The Little Hive is starting to feel like home. 🐝💛 Play, explore, and grow right here with us. We'll be opening our doors in just a few weeks. 🎉 🧸

Big feelings in little bodies can feel overwhelming sometimes. That’s why we created our Emotions Wall 🐝✨.

Here, the littles can point, name, and talk about what’s happening inside. From giggles to grumbles, every feeling is welcome because learning to understand our emotions is the first step to calming our hive.

Painted by @visions.by.jess
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Big feelings in little bodies can feel overwhelming sometimes. That’s why we created our Emotions Wall 🐝✨.

Here, the littles can point, name, and talk about what��’s happening inside. From giggles to grumbles, every feeling is welcome because learning to understand our emotions is the first step to calming our hive.

Painted by @visions.by.jess
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Happy October and Happy OPENING MONTH!!! 🎉

Our play frame is up 👀 and we couldn’t resist giving it a spooky-cute glow up!

October is bringing ALL the exciting things 👻🕷️🧡
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Happy October and Happy OPENING MONTH!!! 🎉

Our play frame is up 👀 and we couldn’t resist giving it a spooky-cute glow up!

October is bringing ALL the exciting things 👻🕷️🧡
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#playcafe #playcafeowner #playspace #indoorplayspace #halloweenkids

HOW CUTE!!!! 😍

@visions.by.jess is back in our space finishing up one of our sweet walls. 🐢 🥹

HOW CUTE!!!! 😍

@visions.by.jess is back in our space finishing up one of our sweet walls. 🐢 🥹

🐝✨ Here’s what a week at The Little Hive will look like once we open! ✨🐝

📚 Monday – Story Time + Open Play
🧘‍♀️ Tuesday – Art + Open Play
🎶 Wednesday – Music & Movement with @hipkidsclasses + Open Play
🎨 Thursday – Yoga with @thegreenhouse_childrensyoga + Open Play
🌟 Friday – Sensory Bins + Open Play
🎉 Saturday – Private Events + Open Play

Every day will have its own unique activity alongside plenty of playtime! We’re so excited to share this buzzing schedule with you soon 💛

#TheLittleHiveCo #PlayCafe #MaldenMA #ToddlerFun #MontessoriInspired

🐝✨ Here’s what a week at The Little Hive will look like once we open! ✨🐝

📚 Monday – Story Time + Open Play
🧘‍♀️ Tuesday – Art + Open Play
🎶 Wednesday – Music & Movement with @hipkidsclasses + Open Play
🎨 Thursday – Yoga with @thegreenhouse_childrensyoga + Open Play
🌟 Friday – Sensory Bins + Open Play
🎉 Saturday – Private Events + Open Play

Every day will have its own unique activity alongside plenty of playtime! We’re so excited to share this buzzing schedule with you soon 💛

#TheLittleHiveCo #PlayCafe #MaldenMA #ToddlerFun #MontessoriInspired

Wild child ready to take on adventure in our play house! 🏠 😍

Wild child ready to take on adventure in our play house! 🏠 😍

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