We handle the mess so you can hold the moment.
Childhood play is meant to be explored, not managed. At The Olive Branch, children are invited to move, create, build, spill, splash, and imagine without the pressure of staying clean or "getting it right." Mess is part of learning, and we make room for it so parents don't have to carry that worry.
A village ready to provide care
Designed with big feelings in mind
Our play space was designed by a mental health therapist with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and inclusivity at its heart. Every material and play structure is chosen so children of all abilities feel welcomed, seen, and supported.
Caregivers stay on-site in comfortable seating or a workspace, close enough to connect and free enough to exhale.
Open Play
Drop in anytime during Open Play hours, no reservation required. Reserving ahead guarantees your spot, which is helpful during busy times or when you're meeting friends. We limit how many children are in the play area at once, so entry may pause if we reach capacity.
Reserve Open PlayWhile you're here
Weekly events
- Sep 25
- Oct 9
- Oct 23
- Nov 6
- Nov 20
- Dec 4
- Dec 18
Hours & location
📍 56 Public Square, Downtown Elizabethtown, KY 42701
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Grown-Up & Me and Theme Events |
| Sunday | Closed |
Good to know
- Caregivers stay on-site during Open Play and supervise their own children. Open Play is not drop-off childcare.
- No-shows forfeit reservation fees because reservations count toward our capacity.
- Want to book an event ahead of time? Visit our Play Appointments page to reserve directly.
- Planning a party or looking to rent the space? Our Birthday Packages page has all the details on booking a party or renting the facility.
Also at The Olive Branch
Supervised Visits: Thursdays and Saturdays
Targeted Case Management (TCM): Thursdays
We handle the mess so you can hold the moment.
We believe childhood play is meant to be explored—not managed.
At Olive Branch, children are invited to move, create, build, spill, splash, and imagine without the pressure of staying clean or “getting it right.” Mess is part of learning, and we make room for it so parents don’t have to carry that worry.
Our play environment is intentionally designed by a mental health therapist, with big feelings, emotional regulation, and inclusivity in mind. Every space, material, and play structure is chosen to support sensory needs, emotional safety, and developmental growth—so children of all abilities feel welcomed, seen, and supported.
We also believe parents deserve space to think, work, and exhale while staying close and connected. Our play café allows caregivers to remain on-site, settle into comfortable seating or a workspace, and keep eyes on their child as they explore safely.
Here, children are free to be curious and expressive, and parents are free to be present without being pulled in every direction. We hold the mess—so you can hold the moment.