Welcome!
Come meet Natalie, Edythe and Marni! Five years ago these women had a dream. They wanted a coffee shop to take their children and grandchildren to that was family friendly, nurturing and filled with a joy for play! This year, they are finally making that dream a reality. All together, Natalie, Edythe and Marni have nine children and nine grandchildren. They all share a love for enriching children lives and have dedicated their lives to that mission.

Natalie Freedman has a Master’s degree in Social Work and over 30 years experience as a preschool and elementary school director. Edythe Wexler has a California Clear Teaching Credential and over 25 years teaching experience in the areas of science, math and recreation. She is also a dedicated preschool director. Natalie’s daughter, Marni has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, and has specialized in working with children. Marni has run programs for children in need of all ages and has led parenting and self-empowerment workshops. She is also a successful writer who has written a movie, Playing Mona Lisa for Disney Studios. Across San Diego, Marni teaches classes in writing and runs support groups for women. All three owners are licensed by Community Care Licensing.

Meet Ben (2 years) and Wyatt (2 months), the youngest members of our family who keep us aware of the needs of parents and the preferences of young children!
 
 
 
 
  “Play is the highest expression of human development, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul.”

Freidrich Froebel
 
 
 
  Phone: 619-282-2800