Play Away Children's Fitness and Fun Centers

One-on-One Time...: I have a new baby and a toddler. Play Away has been a great way for me to spend one-on-one time with the older one, who is adjusting to many changes in the house. We look forward to the experience each week. Tracy really connects with the kids, and that makes it even better! - Cathy & Bella B.
Flexible...: My daughter and I love Play Away. Tracy is very flexible with the children. She recognizes when the children are more interested in active playing than circle time and songs and she adjusts accordingly. Play Away's facility is also very clean and safe with lots of fun toys and activities. Being new to the area, I also appreciate having a place to meet other moms. Laura & Caroline B.
Absolutely loves it...: My son Kaiden got to go to playaway at about 22 months old right after my daughter was born. I wanted my son to go somewhere to have fun yet a place where I could keep an eye on my daughter and where she could be comfortable out of the hot temps outside. My son absolutely loves it and talks about Miss Tracy all the time. Playaway is the highlight of his week. They do all sorts of activities and Miss Tracy is so great with all the kids. She is very active and exuberant with the children. I honestly do not know what I would do without this place when my daughter was born and my son was going stir crazy at home it was and still is a great outlet for him. Tracy & Paul B.
2 parties and classes!: We love play away! We have had two birthday parties there and my kids have been taking classes since 19 months for oldest daughter( since day it opened) and newborn for the other two children. The classes are age appropriate and perfect for social skills and child milestones. We love the winter/summer camp and my kids are dying to go back to Silly Science night and summer camp this year! Bethany, Julia, Kyle.
They love the songs...: Finding activities I can easily do with my very active twins can be challenging. That's why I am so grateful to Play Away and the services Tracy provides. We can all participate in the classes. Over the past six months, I have seen such a difference in my children. They have grown into confidant, more independent (as much as a three year old can be!) boys and I truly believe Play Away has played a huge role in this. They love the songs, the friends they have made, and especially Ms. Tracy! - Samantha, James, & Cooper

Play Away offers structured age appropriate educational programs for children 3 months to 6 years of age.

We’ve developed a wide array of unique and engaging classes that are sure to please not only parents but their children as well. Using a super fun, non-competitive approach, watch your child reach, grow and soar to new heights.

From our popular play and music program to our gymnastics, art, dance, sports skills and silly science, we have classes that grow and develop along with your child.

Play Away programs are designed to build confidence, foster a love of learning and creativity, improve coordination, strength ,social skills, listening, direction following as well as grow strong healthy bodies. We help each child reach his or her full potential and help them grow into happy confident little people. Come in and see for yourself what everyone is talking about. It’s time to Play Away!

Why choose Play Away classes?
Play Away has been providing high quality, educational parent child classes to the community for over 10 years. We have been in our Lakewood Ranch location for more than 8 years and our Venice location for more than 5 years. We are the leading play and music program in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice. Play Away provides a safe, clean, healthy environment . We offer only high quality programs and use state of the art equipment. Our certified teachers must pass an extensive back ground screening and have all been tested for illegal drug use. All teachers and assistant teachers maintain current Red Cross Certifications for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and have certificates in First aid training. But most of all, Play Aways fantastic teachers are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, high energy and love working with children of all ages!

We know parents want only the best for there children. We also recognize that parents want quality and value when making any purchase. That is why we go to great lengths to ensure customer satisfaction and provide fun, unique and engaging programs guaranteed to please. We constantly update our curriculum and keep currant and up to date with all the latest techniques used for teaching babies, toddlers and school aged children.

Why Choose PlayAway for your next children's party?
PlayAway has award winning parties. We have been voted #1 in the Tampa Bay area by Nickelodeons Parents Choice Awards and voted #1 Kids Party in Sarasota and Manatee Counties by Whats Happening Manatee. We strive to offer the best experience for you and your child. PlayAway is committed to remain the leader in childrens parties in the area and will go to great lenghts to uphold our reputation.

Benefits of attending Play Away Programs

Play Away offers programs that give your child a head start in education
Enhancing brain development through all of the positive effects of music and movement
Improve language development, and improve vocal speech through song and dance
Social skills and peer interaction develop through use of group movement, dancing and games
Use of patterns, rhythm and counting beats develops math and literacy skills in children
Refine large and small motor skills through movement and playing of musical instruments
Improved listening , direction following and concentration skills
Build self-esteem
Spatial intelligence, timing , rhythm, coordination, body awareness are improved
Appreciation of the arts
Family bonding
Kids love it!