What It Takes to Open MiniTown Every Morning

“Before the doors open, the magic quietly begins.”

At 7:00 a.m., before the first giggle echoes through the ball pit, before a single tiny shoe crosses our play floor, Minitown is already wide awake.

Every weekday morning (except Tuesdays), you’ll find Dee walking through the door, keys in hand and smile on her face. On Tuesdays, it’s Thomas who turns on the lights and starts the day. On Saturdays, whoever arrives first takes the lead — because in our world, teamwork is everything.

But before the laughter, before the coffee orders and storytime songs, there’s a quiet ritual of care that happens behind the scenes. And it’s one of our favorite parts of the day.

The curtains are drawn open. The “Open” sign lights up. The door is unlocked. The wind tunnel bubbles to life.
We walk the playground slowly, checking every detail — from the slides to the foam blocks — making sure everything is safe, clean, and ready to welcome little explorers. We turn on the music, plug in the panini press, and start brewing the first pot of drip coffee — that comforting scent that says, “you made it this morning.”

The café begins to wake up too — pastries go into the display case, prep begins on fruits and snacks, and everything starts to hum with purpose.

We check the bathrooms, turn on the warm scent that greets guests with comfort, and — most importantly — we take a breath and bring good energy into the space.
Because what we do in the quiet moments before opening matters just as much as what happens during the busiest hours.

We don’t just open a building.
We prepare a space that holds memories, giggles, meltdowns, coffee breaks, reunions, and birthday parties.

Every little detail — from the bubbling tubes in the ball pit to the espresso warming up — is touched with intention. Not because anyone will notice… but because we do.

This is how the magic begins.
With care. With rhythm. With love.

Before Minitown opens its doors, we prepare it with heart.

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With love,
MiniTown Team