The Makers Place

I love this community workspace! I own a small business down the street and I work out of this space twice a week and have the caregivers watch my 16 month old! It's given me dedicated time to my office hours while I know my daughter is in great hands!!

Our 5 month old daughter has been coming here for a couple months now and it's been fantastic! The space is beautiful, the staff is caring and experienced, and meeting new parents who are in a similar phase as us has been helpful and comforting. My work/life balance has greatly improved.  Having a gorgeous, uncrowded space where I can dedicate my time to my job has made me much more efficient and dramatically reduced the time I spend working when home.  This allows me to be more present with my family when we're together and minimizes the distractions that can come from having a remote role.  The owners are on-site each day and it's obvious how much their service and the community they've built means to them. Maker's is remarkably flexible and will do their absolute best to ensure you and your family get what you need.

This is THE coworking space if you need childcare too. My daughter is 9 months old and I love that I am on site and available if she needs me. Their amazing daycare team sends me photos and updates while I work so I don't sit and wonder "when was she changed/fed last? How is she doing?" I can get real time updates. The coworking space feels like a dream, the victorian charm is in every corner and there are so many cozy spots to tuck away into and get to work. They have a beautiful wrap around porch you can work at, a designated napping space (for tired parents!!!) and a cozy space to comfortably nurse if your still breastfeeding. I feel like they've thought of everything here. The Makers Place is exactly what I was looking for and I am so thankful for it.

I've been working out of the Makers Place for over half a year now and find it so helpful to have a place where I can focus and work while knowing my little son is being cared for. I love that they have childcare on site while I work AND they have such flexible hours to watch my son. It gives me peace of mind and makes it convenient to be able to get work done while I am there. It's a plus when I see the little guy enjoying his play time with all the other cute little kids and they all get along so well. Thank you Makers Place for making a place like yours available to us working parents with young kids- while allowing them to stay close to us.

"As a first time mom, I was so overwhelmed when my son was born. At home, when ever he was napping, I would just take care of chores and totally neglecting my well being. Finally, when I found Makers Place it was a breath of fresh air. Now, instead of doing dishes or laundry, I put myself first. I was able to start meditating again and now I have finally the time to study for my nursing license exam, so I will be ready to return to work after my maternity leave ends.Moreover, I love how my son started to reach milestones rapidly after he started the childcare program at the MP. And, for me, I was able to make so many mama friends, once I got out again into this world. Motherhood is hard and lonely, there is no shame in admitting it. It requires a lot of courage to get out there and take care of ourselves again. If you are a new mom in the area, you feel isolated and have trouble focusing at home, my suggestion is to try MP. Your child will be in reliable hands just two floors below. That is also perfect for any mama that still breastfeeding their baby, like it was in my case; another reason why I loved MP immediately. "

Our 6 month old daughter attends the Mini Makers daycare while I work in the coworking space. This has been a perfect solution for our family when we were struggling to find reliable childcare. The caregivers are all so friendly and knowledgeable. Our daughter was refusing to drink from a bottle when we brought her here and after 2 days she started drinking milk from her bottle like a pro! I love how the caregivers keep us informed throughout the day and send lots of cute photos of our baby. The coworking space is also amazing. Everything is so comfortable and clean. It truly feels like a home away from home. We are so glad we found this community

Since the Maker's Place has become part of our weekly routine it's been such a sigh of relief! To know that I will have uninterrupted time to work without feeling guilty about taking time away from my daughter is amazing! I know the time we spend here is just as valuable for her as it is for me, she gets to interact with other kids and learn all sorts of cool things while I get a chance to focus on what I need to get done without needing to multitask! If you have the flexibility to work in a coworking space, I highly recommend the Maker's Place! I've never had an issue finding a quiet space to get things done. All the parents have a unique understanding of how valuable our time here really is so although there's great camaraderie you won't be interrupted when you're working.The childcare is top notch. They have systems in place to communicate with parents effectively so I don't worry about leaving her downstairs while I work. I can focus because I know exactly when she's sleeping/eating/playing in real time. It's also reassuring to know that if needed I can go right downstairs and be with her or pop down to check in.The flexibility is also unmatched! I haven't heard of anywhere else that's able to accommodate the unique hours and schedules of individual families. They check in every morning at drop off and accommodate our specific nap times and feeding schedules. I've also been able to add extra hours on weeks I knew I'd need them. As long as they have space available for child care they are very accommodating. Plus you have the opportunity to adjust your set hours every quarter!I love the community aspect of the Maker's Place, it's so nice to be around other parents and give our daughter time to make new friends and interact with other children! When we've had a sleepless night or are going through a developmental growth spurt it's great to be surrounded by people who understand and can offer some tips and reassurance.

Our son has been attending pre-school for over a year and has really been flourishing. He loves all of his teachers and has gained a lot of confidence since he started. We also recently put our infant daughter in care and I work from the co-working space. It's very helpful to have them both at the same place while I can co-work upstairs if the baby needs anything. Plus, the on-site time for the baby is very flexible which is very great for us. Overall, the community here has been very welcoming and our kids have been thriving. I highly recommend it!

I'm back in school as a mom of two and before joining Maker's Place, I was completing all my assignments and taking exams while my kids were sleeping (sometimes sleeping on me!), which left me with very little kid-free time to relax or spend quality time with my husband. Now that my toddler is at Maker's Place, I can complete my school work during the day and use the times when my kids are sleeping to catch up on self-care. My favorite thing about Maker's Place is the proximity. I love being right upstairs from my toddler in case he needs me. That was especially helpful when he was going through separation anxiety. I also love being in the coworking space with the other parents. Even though we all have different jobs, we can connect about our children and parenthood. I absolutely recommend checking out Maker's Place. It's designed for parents by parents and it was the perfect solution to what our family needed.

In short - my favorite things about the Maker's Place are the people and the space itself! From the moment I drive onto the property, I am greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The people who work here are the heart and soul of the space, each so kind, caring and thoughtful. The teachers and staff go out of their way to support children as they learn and grow together in a safe, clean and well-organized environment. The co-working space is cozy and the attention to detail and thoughtful collection of resources make for a functional and friendly work environment. There are too many wonderful things about the Maker's Place to limit my favorite to a single element... I love it all. My daughter has thrived in the preschool - making great connections with other children and the staff, and her learning has accelerated. She looks forward to school, and misses it when she's gone. In addition to this, my productivity has greatly improved - working from home has it's challenges and it's not always easy to focus on complicated tasks/meetings - but at the Maker's Place I can focus on work and get it done quickly and efficiently, leaving me free to focus on family and self care when I return home. The Maker's Place provides a nice distinction between home and work life - when I leave here, I'm done for the day, whereas when I work from home, those lines are often blurred. All I can say is I wish I had found the Maker's Place sooner than I did. If there is a spot open, snag it - you won't regret it.