• Children are sitting at a table with colorful craft supplies, including small transparent blocks, straws, and decorated cupcakes with sprinkles, surrounded by festive decorations.
  • Colorful sensory bin with a small pink squishy toy, decorated with shiny heart-shaped stickers and a tiny plastic figure, surrounded by small mirrors, colorful rings, and glittery objects.
  • A living room corner with a dark green velvet couch covered by a colorful rainbow star-shaped crocheted blanket. There is a white pillow with writing on it. Above the couch, there are five framed pictures of anthropomorphic animals, including a tiger in sunglasses, dressed in colorful outfits, with the tiger also wearing large jewelry and chains.
  • A window sill with a colorful children's book titled 'A Blaze with Color,' a rainbow stacking toy, a small unicorn figurine on a fabric surface, and a snowy street scene outside the window.
  • Paint palette with vibrant colors, a small wooden toy with wheels, and a brush, all on a tray.
  • Colorful paper confetti scattered on a textured surface with a child's hand reaching into the pile.
  • Child playing with glow-in-the-dark magnetic building blocks and animal figurines in the dark.
  • Three children drawing colorful spiral patterns on a spinning vinyl record with markers.
  • Kids' indoor play area with a colorful, circular mini golf setup on a green artificial turf rug, a toy construction crane, stacking toys, and a basket of mini golf balls. In the background, there is a tall white bookshelf filled with books, toys, and colorful decorations, including a bright abstract painting of a tiger on the top shelf.
  • Silver star-shaped balloons with curly ribbons are hanging above an interactive digital display showing a starry sky and planets.
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Community Play Atelier is a process art, natural world inspired and sensory play studio for children in Cheshire, CT.

Have you heard the news? We are moving to Old Bishop Farm.

Explore our programs or register for your child’s next experience below!

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Explore Programs
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CPA is an
inclusive and welcoming space where children are seen, heard and valued
in a collective pursuit of wonder & exploration.

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We provide weekly creative play group sessions available for all seasons. And in the summer months we offer weekly drop-off camp experiences!

We offer different programs for various age groups and are always adding new programs and options

WE ALSO OFFER:

Mobile Birthday Parties & Events

Family Canvas Sessions

Atelier After Hours (details coming soon)

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VIEW PROGRAMS

Hi I’m Jeannine!

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Hi, I’m Jeannine Sloane (she/they), founder of Community Play Atelier. I believe in the magic of play and the brilliance of every child. Through process art, sensory play, and child-led exploration, our studio is a vibrant collective where all families belong, curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is nurtured.

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