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I love the family room. I take my kids at least twice a week. When it is busy it can get a little messy, bu that's to be expected. The staff is wonderful and works hard to keep it clean. My kids really love Miss Sara. Top favorite in our household, especially the Friday Night Movies.

I went based on good reviews from this site and was shocked at how dirty and unkept the place was. I was there for 5mins and will not return

the accommodations are great; the staff is enthusiastic about offering different experiences, and just wanting to be of help. Plan on using them as much as possible:):)

My kids just love The Family Room and we go there often. There's a fun collection of toys of interest to a variety of ages. It's a true family business with moms as owners who really understand what kids AND parents need to make life easier. As with all places where people congregate, cleanliness is an issue, but the employees clean thoroughly every day and are very responsive to clearing out toys that have ended up in someone's mouth. On days when the park is not an option (cold, hot, rainy), The Family Room is the place to go!

the accommodations are great; the staff is enthusiastic about offering different experiences, and just wanting to be of help. Plan on using them as much as possible:):)

We had our 3-year-old's birthday party at the Family Room and it was a big hit. The children got to run around and play (safely) and in a CLEAN environment while the parents watched or hung out in the private party room having conversations with other grown-ups. What a treat for everyone!! My wife and I opted for the full party package (food, decorations, cake, gift-bags, craft activity, set-up, and clean-up). What a relief to have a stress-free party! We all showed up (20 child guests plus parents) partied and played for two hours. At the end of the party we walked out very impressed with the service and accommodations and best of all, we didn't have to clean up the aftermath!!! We also enjoy family dinner and a movie night. What a wonderful way to spend a Friday night as a family. The evening is enjoyable for all ages; especially when the week's feature is a classic movie from yester-year. As a parent, I was delighted to share a piece of my childhood with my children.

I love The Family Room. It has really becoming a gathering spot for me and my friends. I love the friendly neighborhood feel to it. The staff is super nice. I hear the concerns about germs, but I know that is an issue wherever there are kids. I've seen them clean toys with disenfectant.

Concur with the 5 star and 1 star ratings: A lifesaver but with sketchy cleanliness and some rowdy kids element. Sometimes sanity is more important than germs, so I regularly use the Family Room, although not without compunction as noted in the more negative reviews.

I agree about the dirty comment. I went once and will not go back. It is very disorganized and I'm concerned with how sanitary things are.

The toys are very dirty and there are many toys that are not meant to be toys, such as old computer keyboards, old phones, etc. that are not safe, have sharp edges and small pieces which could be a choking hazard. I know this because my son pulled a key off the keyboard and stuck it in his mouth. There are a few children (i believe they are the woman's who works there) who are too old to be playing in an area with small children. One older boy knocked my son down (and no one did anything about it). I really wanted to like this place because it is a great idea, but I was very disappointed. I'm not a germ freak, but the floor, toys, and climbing structure were really dirty.

My kids (ages 3 and 1) really love exploring all the new toys there are to play with at the Family Room. I love being able to sit and read a magazine or surf the web while my kids are playing within view without needing me to entertain them. We love going around lunch time when there is never a crowd.

We had our 4-year-old’s birthday party at the Family Room and it was a big hit. The children got to run around and play (safely) while the parents watched or hung out in the private party room having conversations with other grown-ups. What a treat for everyone!! My wife and I opted for the full party package (food, decorations, cake, gift-bags, craft activity, set-up, and clean-up). What a relief to have a stress-free party! We all showed up (20 child guests plus parents) partied and played for two hours. At the end of the party we walked out very impressed with the service and accommodations…and best of all, we didn’t have to clean up the aftermath!!! We also enjoy family dinner and a movie night. What a wonderful way to spend a Friday night as a family. The evening is enjoyable for all ages; especially when the week’s feature is a classic movie from yester-year. As a parent, I was delighted to share a piece of my childhood with my children. I highly recommend taking advantage of this family-friendly event. What a gem, we will definitely be back again, again, and again. The Family Room has really become a part of our lives and weekly calendar.

I have an almost 2 year-old and a four month-old and The Family Room has been such a life saver for me. It has become an extension of our home and definitely the family room or basement that we don't have in our row house. It's a safe and fun place for my son to play if I need to feed my daughter and everyone there is so kind to us. We particularly enjoy going there in the late afternoon, when we're all a little tired and need a new environment and some welcoming faces. We really feel lucky to have such a great place in our community.

My children (ages 5, 3 and almost a year) all love The Family Room (TFR as we affectionately call it). Every day they wake up and ask if we are going there (no kidding). There are age-appropriate toys for everyone and lots of them, so it is a perfect place to meet friends for a playdate. Or if we don't have one scheduled, we love to go meet new friends there. It has never been overcrowded; there are always plenty of toys to go around and space to play. We often go there in the late afternoon if we are entertaining that evening so that our own house stays neat. :-) And there are far, far, far fewer squabbles there than at home or at a friend's house, I think because it is neutral territory. The classes also seem terrific. I sampled Spanish, French, and yoga at the Grand Opening Celebration and have dropped in for the art class occasionally (with 2 different naptimes, I can't commit to a time each week or I would have signed up for sure!). The owners and employees are gifted with children, as well. They are so patient and it is clear that they all have a special place in their hearts for children. There are COMFORTABLE chairs for adults and I love to sit and sip a coffee (Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts right down the block) and flip through a magazine or the Post. There are also a multitude of restaurants within 2 blocks (Indian, Thai, American, Irish, pizza, seafood, Belgian, deli) so it makes for a great morning/lunch outing or, as we are doing tonight, a great late-afternoon/dinner outing. We're going to play, then drop-in on the art class, order a pizza to eat there, play some more, then go home and put the kiddos to bed. It's a great place, we love it. Go check it out!