Two hours of Free Play
During our Free Play sessions, children have the freedom to explore and transition between a wide range of activities, from jumping and climbing to painting and cutting. They can engage in logical games or dive into interactive storybooks. Throughout their visit, kids can freely move between rooms, playing alongside their parents and peers. The spacious open design provides clear visibility across all areas, creating a safe and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and creativity.
Do you have questions about suitable materials for your child? Are you unsure how to keep them occupied? Does your child get bored easily?
Our team of experts is here to guide you.
But not just any ‘free play’, this is Montessori
Movement Room 🤸♀️
- Equipped with Montessori and Pikler materials, this room has been designed to promote the development of gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and spatial awareness.
- Ideal for babies and children up to 6 years old, your child can crawl, jump, run, climb, and engage in various movement challenges tailored to their developmental stage.
- This dynamic space also hosts our Workshops. 📚
Children’s Workroom 🧩
- Designed to apply the Montessori method to perfection. Here, children develop concentration, hand-eye coordination, among other key areas.
- It features five distinct concepts: Fine motor skills & practical life activities, language development (including reading and writing for older children), arts & crafts, nature & culture, and math. 🖍
- Designed for children aged 1 to 6, this room also hosts our Montessori Lessons, as well as Art Classes. 🎨
Lovevery Room 🫶
- This cozy room is thoughtfully designed for little ones to engage with materials that nurture their development across key areas: cognitive growth, social-emotional skills, communication, and early STEM exploration.
- Thanks to our collaboration with Lovevery, you can enjoy and discover their wonderful educational materials, rotated every two weeks to provide fresh learning opportunities. 🧸
- Additionally, a charming reading nook features a carefully curated selection of English and German books, providing a calm and cozy space for children to enjoy. 📖
Parents Lounge 🛋
Need a moment to unwind? The Parents’ Lounge is the perfect place for a pleasant conversation with other parents, educational reading, or catching up on work while your children enjoy the facilities. Bring your laptop, enjoy a delicious coffee, and make the most of this cozy workspace! This space also features a curated selection of toys and educational materials available for purchase. 🫖
Work and Movement area for babies
We’ve created a safe, clean, and beautiful space where your baby can start exploring their surroundings. Here, you’ll find the famous Montessori mirror and bar, along with educational play gyms and other materials perfect for early development. A space designed with love for the little ones. 👶🍼
Café ☕️
- Our spacious Café, inspired by a winter garden, provides a delightful setting for families to enjoy a variety of hot and cold beverages alongside a selection of delicious snacks. 🍪
- A comfortable area is designated for children to sit and share treats with friends, while high chairs are available for infants to ensure that everyone is accommodated.
- Additionally, you’ll find a Meri Meri section offering beautifully designed items available for purchase, perfect for enhancing birthday celebrations. 🎉🎈
Other facilities 🏫
Designed with large windows that invite natural light to brighten the space and complemented by high ceilings showcasing contemporary industrial architecture, our Center is a unique place! Our facilities also include two modern bathrooms, one equipped with a comfortable changing table, as well as a designated area for parking strollers.
We look forward to your visit!
Prices:
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Entrance ticket: 14€
(The price is the same for both kids and adults.) - 6 Tickets Free Play Pass: 72€
- 12 Tickets Free Play Pass: 120€
- 24 Tickets Free Play Pass:192€
Openings:
Monday to Saturday:
9:00 – 17:00
Sunday:
Bookings are only taken for private events, such as birthday celebrations. Please contact us for more information: [email protected]
General Information:
- Infants under 12 months have free entry.
- We speak your language: Come and meet our multilingual staff who will be happy to welcome you in English, German and Spanish.
- When you purchase one of the Free Play passes, it includes a complimentary coffee or tea for parents on every visit!
- We offer bi-weekly rotation of materials.
- Please note that the daily ticket is only valid for a single entry.
- Our Family Center does not provide a childcare service, nor drop-off service.
- If you have purchased one of our passes, please note that the validity periods are as follows: 3, 6, and 12 months from the date of purchase for the 6, 12, and 24 tickets pass, respectively.
- Tickets for ‘free play’ can be cancelled up to 3 days before the event. In the event of cancellation by the customer, 75% will be refunded - an administration fee of 25% will be deducted.
- Change of date and time: Changes to the date and time of Free play tickets are permitted with at least two hours’ notice before the start of the booked block. This gives others the opportunity to use the room if needed. Please note that tickets can only be rescheduled one time.
- No-show policy: If no notice of cancellation is given, no refund or change will be granted. Exceptions may apply in exceptional circumstances.
You will be surprised when I tell you that the greater part of what you call ‘play’ is really work.
Share unforgettable moments with our gift cards
Our Gift Cards are the perfect way to share the joy of our Center with your friends and family. Whether for birthdays, special celebrations, or simply to introduce someone to our unique concept, these gift cards can be used for two hours of free play, as well as for the lessons and workshops we offer. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore what we have to offer and create great experiences together.
Customer reviews:
“Thank you Montessori Family Center for such a great experience. Interesting and clean place, pleasant and helpful lady who is working there. Thank you!:) Definitely we are coming back.”
— Lars R.
“This place is absolutely beautiful from the space to every single detail inside. It’s cozy, has lots of natural light. Kids can explore different toys, books, equipment on their own or with parents. Everything selected with great care and has high quality. My 5 and 2,5 years old kids loved it. We will definitely come back soon! Thank you to the owner and the team for creating such an amazing center for the whole family.”
— Anna B.
“Very nice and clean place. Perfectly to calm down and focus on educational work. Not overcrowded.”
— Adi V.
“Finally, a Montessori dream has come true. What a beautiful place. Just by entering the space you can feel the passion for this concept and the attention to detail is visible in every corner of the centre. All materials are of high quality and the layout and environment is very inviting and family centered. My three kids loved it from the first second and wanted to come back instantly. Highly recommendable for parents that look for conscious and educational play time for their kids whilst being in a comfortable place themselves.
All the best for the owner – we will soon be back!”
— Jennifer B.
“Our visit to the Montessori Family Centre in Düsseldorf was like stepping into a magical world. It was more than just a day out with our kids, aged 2 years and 7 months; it was an adventure. The staff welcomed us with open arms, creating a warm, nurturing environment that encouraged our children to explore and grow. Their eyes lit up with every new discovery, and their laughter filled the air, making it clear they loved every moment. This place didn’t just entertain; it inspired. A heartfelt thank you to the team for such a memorable experience. Our family cherishes the joy and learning we found here.”
— F.P.D
“My daughter (14 months) and I love this place!
We have been coming the last two weeks and we haven’t been disappointed. On the contrary, we just want to come here more and more.
The thing I like the most is that I feel at home. It feels like our external play room and living room. The atmosphere is amazing, full of light and a beautiful Montessori decor and toys.
My daughter loves exploring the space and I can leave her to do so since she is in a safe environment.
We want to come regularly. It is the perfect place for us to go after the Kita to play, learn and explore.
For us parents, it is great to be in a space where you are not constantly repeating to “watch out” or “be careful” because it is so well thought for our little ones.
Macarena and Natalia (I have to meet the rest of the team still) are amazing.
I would agree with other comments about having other things to snack, maybe cake, cookies or something like that.
I am happy to be part of this community and would love to engage in future events and know more families.”
— Victoria D.
“Made with love, made to connect. Centred around community. International founders and excellent coffee”
— Sabina H.
“Tolles Konzept, sehr unterschiedliche Spielsachen und Spielmöglichkeiten. Wunderschöne Räumlichkeiten mit viel Platz und Licht zum Wohlfühlen. Eintritt etwas teuer, dafür muss man aber nix konsumieren und kann sein eigenes Essen mitbringen. Für 6-Jährige vielleicht nicht mehr so geeignet, aber bis 4 Jahre auf jeden Fall. Ich empfehle es und wünsche den Betreibern eine erfolgreiche Zeit. Der Ort muss sich auf jeden Fall noch mehr rumsprechen.”
— C.G
“Is it a Kindercafe? Is it a playground? “What is the Montessori Family Center?” people ask; to put it simply, the MFC is a place for babies and children to spend time meaningfully. Since play = learning in the early years of childhood, the MFC has been created exactly to cater to this, alongside its its namesake – the Montessori principle.
As a concrete example: I have a 7-month-old baby who loves to play and interact with her trusted people. But above all, she loves to observe, which means she also gets overwhelmed with new inputs. We’ve spent time at other kids’ cafes in the city, and found them to be too loud, too chaotic, too stuffy, and/or not catering enough to babies 0-1 year old (I don’t consider a corner with some random toys a proper space.) When we spent time at MFC with two other adults and their children, my daughter was still busy observing everyone. However, she also felt comfortable and confident enough to bring out her other side. This meant that she wanted to play and move her body as much as she wanted to see what the others around her were doing. Her two hours at MFC was well-spent in every way, and that to me makes all the difference in where we choose to spend our time in the future!”
— Clara W.
“I recently visited the Montessori Family Center with my 3 yo son, and I couldn’t have been more impressed with the experience.
The center provides a perfect balance of play and learning opportunities for kids of all temperaments.
The place is equipped with a wide variety of materials that cater to all interests and abilities. My little one had a blast climbing and jumping on the climbing area, while also enjoyed quieter activities like puzzles and exploring sensory bins.
It was amazing to see how engaged and focused he was as he moved from one area to the next.
What I loved most about the Montessori Family Center is that it truly embraces the Montessori philosophy of allowing children to explore and learn at their own pace.
I felt like my child was in a safe and nurturing environment where he could freely explore and discover new things.
The coffee is also great, I would love that they offer more snacks or finger food, but maybe in a close future they will.
Overall, I highly recommend this place to any parent looking for a fun and educational play space for their little one. Whether your child is energetic or calm, they will find something that captures their interest and imagination.
I can’t wait to go back and see what new adventures await us!”
— Karla S.
“Best arcade I’ve been to with my daughter in two years.”
— Alena C.
FAQ
The “Two Hours of Free Play” means you and your children can explore and play freely in our three different rooms during this time. These rooms include the Movement Room, the Working Room, and the Lovevery Room. You and your child can enjoy various Montessori toys, materials and book in English and German. Additionally, we have a parents’ lounge and kitchen where you can work or relax while your child plays around the center.
Yes, a ticket is required for each person visiting the Center. Children under 12 months can enter for free, so in that case, you only need to purchase one ticket.
Each ticket costs 12€. As mentioned above, each attendee requires a ticket. We also offer Free Play and Playdate passes for a more convenient price:
• 6 tickets: 60€
• 12 tickets: 108€
• 24 tickets: 192€
These passes are valid for 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year, respectively.
We welcome children from birth to 6 years old. Our center features three rooms tailored to different age groups, and we also have a baby corner in the parents’ lounge for newborns or younger babies to play in a calmer area.
No, you must stay in the Center during the two hours of play. You are welcome to work or relax in the parents lounge while you are here.
If it is your first visit, we recommend staying with your child the entire time to observe their interests and help them feel safe and comfortable in the new environment. For regular visitors, your child will likely feel at home playing here, giving you more flexibility to work if needed, enjoy a drink, chat with other parents, or simply relax in the parents’ lounge.
Yes, the Center is designed with safety in mind. The Movement Room has soft carpets to ensure kids can jump and play safely. All sockets are protected with baby-proof covers, allowing children to move around without risk. In the event of an accident, we have a first aid kit and cool packs available to assist immediately.
