In its final form, Juniper Corner will be open for daily drop-in play at a storefront location in Downtown San Leandro. There will be various areas for interactive imaginative play, such a train track table, a kid-sized pretend kitchen and giant building blocks, as well as active physical play, like small climbing structures, balance beams, slides and tunnels. While most of the larger installations will be permanent, some activities will rotate weekly or seasonally, like the books in a cozy reading nook or an area featuring kid-friendly STEAM concepts: craft projects, sensory bins, magnet tiles, a light table with plant samples, stamps, collage projects, marble ramps, and much more!

We hope that Juniper Corner can serve as a connection point for parents and families, providing a place for caregivers to meet each other and learn about resources in the community. The space will be calm, beautiful and filled with art, and there will be coffee and healthy snacks for sale. We are committed to including all families, and drop-in admission will be based on a “pay what you can” sliding scale.