We PLAY
A FREE, safe space for caregivers and kids to learn, PLAY, and grow.
Quality PLAYtime and toys!
Caring staff to support YOU!
Always FREE to PLAY!
Come PLAY with your child! Always for FREE!
The We PLAY Center is filled with age appropriate toys and activities where caregivers and children (ages birth through age 3) can have quality PLAYtime while developing social and emotional skills in a safe PLAY space.
Meet other parents and caregivers in the community.
Receive support for the joys and challenges of raising children.
Stay as long as what is comfortable for you and your child.
Come drop-in! No reservations required.
Now in two locations!
FREE PLAY sessions are available at TWO Locations!!!
Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center
2200 Lafitte Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
10:00am-12:00pm
CALL: (504) 240.8379
TEXT: 85511
East New Orleans Regional Library
5641 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
Wednesdays, and Friday
1o:00 am-12:00pm
CALL: (504) 240.8186
TEXT: 85511
Come see why 1150 adults and children visit the We PLAY Center every year!
“We PLAYed All Summer and It Rocked Our World”
– Deidre & Ben –
Frequently asked questions
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It is FREE!
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We have an age-appropriate space filled with toys that will help your child develop. While you’re there our Coaches will be by your side so you can learn with your child through PLAY!
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No, most families find that about an hour is the right amount of time for a young child to play.
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Yes!
The We PLAY Center in Treme is located at the corner of Lafitte Ave. and Galvez St. The parking lot entrance is located on Galvez St.
The We PLAY Center in the East is located at 5641 Read Boulevard inside the east New Orleans Regional Library where there is lots of parking available.
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Caregivers are responsible for supervising their children at the We PLAY Center. If a family is looking for childcare, we can support them in finding an early childhood care provider or center.
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We PLAY Center morning play sessions are designed for young children (age birth through 3 years). The Wednesday afternoon play session (1:30pm-3pm) also includes 4 year olds. We are not set up to include children 5 years and older in the play sessions.
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The center is sanitized using and EPA registered product designated concentration that is safe for humans and kills 99% of Bacteria and viruses 99 and has been specifically tested against SARS-CoV.
Sanitizing station are available throughout the center. We ask that everyone continue to Sanitize upon entering and throughout their play session.
