-On the Elevent site, please make sure you are registered and signed in. On a desktop, the sign in can be found in the top right corner of the screen. On a mobile, the sign in tab is in the top left corner. You must log in with the email address associated with your membership to access reservations.
– Once logged in, go the Scandinavia House Events and scroll down to find the Children’s Center reservations.
– Click on the week you would like to reserve, then click on the day of the week and the specific session (AM or PM).
– Add quantity of tickets (maximum of three per session) and proceed to check out.

Parents or caregivers are required to be present with and responsible for their children at all times, as the Playing and Learning Center is not a daycare or a preschool.

While we strive to provide flexibility to our guests, out of respect to our staff and schedule, we ask that guests arrive no later than 70 minutes past the start time of the play session to allow ample time for arrival, play, clean-up and departure. Per our policy, guests who arrive after this time will not be allowed to enter the play center and forfeit their reservation.

Your caregiver (nanny, spouse, grandparent, friend, etc.) is welcome to accompany your children to the Playing and Learning Center. Simply provide your caregiver with your ASF membership card to present to the front desk and the Center’s attendant.

Yes, please present your stamped ASF membership card upon arrival at the Front Desk.

ASF Family Membership holders are NOT permitted to bring friends to the Playing and Learning Center during Member-only daily sessions (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). The public can purchase reservations for Thursday and Saturday play sessions only. Advanced online reservations are required.

The Playing and Learning Center is comprised of two rooms, connected by a doorway and a kids-only tunnel. Due to social distancing and our reservation policy, we have limited capacity to 12 children.

The Playing and Learning Center is geared towards toddlers and preschool-aged children. Kids begin playing in the Center when they are able to walk on their own, which can be as young as 10 months old, and tend to enjoy the space through ages 5.

The Playing and Learning Center is open to the public, space permitting, on Thursdays and Saturdays for $25/child.

For information on ASF Memberships please inquire at the Front Desk or contact us at heimbold.cc@amscan.org  or 212-779-3587.

To keep the Playing and Learning Center clean and minimize wear-and-tear, shoes are NOT permitted for children or adults. Please store your shoes in the bins located outside the entrance on the 4th floor.

To prevent confusion with the Playing and Learning Center’s toys and supplies, we ask that kids leave their own toys at home or in their strollers.

A private restroom with a changing table is located on the 4th Floor, equipped with a diaper disposal bin. Diaper-changing is NOT permitted outside the restroom. Additional restrooms and changing facilities are located on the B-Level of Scandinavia House.

Stroller storage has been incorporated into the design of the Playing and Learning Center. The stroller closet is located in the 4th floor hallway, beyond the Center’s entrance. We do our best to accommodate all visitors, so please be respectful of other guests’ property and fold your stroller to maximize stroller space. Scandinavia House is not responsible for the security of any items left in the stroller closet, so please keep track of all valuables.

To ensure the safety of our youngest visitors, children must be able stand and walk comfortably in order to play on their own in the Center. As children of all ages move and play through the space, it could be unsafe for kids who do not yet walk. Caregivers must be supervising at all times.

Absolutely NO food or beverages are allowed in the Playing and Learning Center. We want to keep the space as clean as possible, so please finish all food and beverages before entering the 4th floor. You will be asked to put away or dispose of any drinks or snacks. If you would like to eat or drink, please proceed to the 1st floor.

The Playing and Learning Center is not available to rent. We do have other rental spaces available in Scandinavia House. Please visit our Space Rentals page or contact the Scandinavia House manager to learn more.

– Parents or caregivers must supervise their kids at all times.
– Only kids who are walking on their own are admitted to the Playing and Learning Center.
– There is no running or playing in the hallway or the Halldór Laxness Library.
– Please do not leave any valuables unattended. Scandinavia House is not responsible for missing or lost items.

• SUPERVISION: Parents/caregivers must always supervise their children. We discourage the use of mobile devices to ensure a safe and joyful environment for everyone. Please keep children from running or playing in the hallways and elevator.
• LIABILITY WAIVERS: A liability waiver must be signed for all kids playing in the Center. For the public, a waver must be signed for the day of the Play Session. For Members, a waiver must be signed annually.
• AGES: The Center is intended for children ages 1 to 5. Children must be able to walk on their own, unassisted, to play in the Center.
• ADMITTANCE: During the week, the Center is only open to ASF Members with a Family Associate Membership or above. The Center is open to the public on Thursdays and Saturdays only. Members may not bring guests to the Center during the week.
• CHECK-INS: All guests must check in with the front desk upon entering the building at the front desk. Guest must check in again with the Center Attendant once on the 4th floor. This is for everyone’s safety.
• FOOD AND DRINK: There are absolutely no food or beverages allowed in the Center. We want to keep the space as clean as possible, so please finish all food and beverages before entering the Center.
• DIAPER CHANGING: Diaper changing is permitted only at the diaper changing stations. These facilities are in the restroom on the 4th Floor. Diaper changing is not permitted outside the restroom. Additional restrooms and changing facilities are located on the B-Level of Scandinavia House.
• SHOES: To keep the Center clean and minimize wear-and-tear, shoes are not permitted for children or adults. Please wear socks and store your shoes in the bins located outside the entrance on the 4th Floor.
• TOYS: Please take care that books and toys are not damaged. We ask that you take responsibility in putting away books and toys after your kids have used them.
• CAPACITY: Due to the size of the space, there is a limit of 12 children, plus 24 adults, in the Center at any given time. Priority will always be given to ASF Members. We do not allow large groups to reserve Play Sessions. Each parent can reserve no more than 3 tickets per Play Session.
• ROUGH PLAY: Rough play or aggressive behavior is not permitted under any circumstance. Parents will be notified if verbal warnings are not followed. If problems persist, we reserve the right to deny admittance and/or revoke your membership.
• ILLNESS: We ask that you please keep children at home if they are feeling ill, for their own well-being and for others’.
• LOST ITEMS: Scandinavia House is not responsible for missing or lost items. To prevent confusion with the Center’s toys and supplies, we ask that kids leave their own toys at home or in their strollers.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about the Heimbold Family Children’s Playing and Learning Center, please contact us at 212-779-3587 or heimbold.cc@amscan.org .

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Learn more about the design process and philosophy behind the Heimbold Family Children’s Learning & Playing Center from our architecture firm KOKO here.