Help Bring Gather & Play Mini Café to Hamilton, NJ!

A Creative Indoor Play Space for Kids and Their Grown-Ups

Hi everyone, my name is Keanna Daly, and I’m a teacher, mom, and lifelong advocate for learning through play. I’m opening Gather & Play Mini Café — an imaginative indoor play space where children can explore, create, and connect, while parents enjoy a cozy space to relax and build community.

Our play village will feature themed pretend-play areas — like a mini market, pizzeria, doctor’s office, and schoolhouse — designed to spark creativity, social skills, and confidence. For parents, we’ll have a comfortable seating area and a small café offering pre-packaged snacks and drinks.

As an educator and mom of two, I’ve seen how important it is for families to have safe, enriching spaces that encourage hands-on learning and imaginative play. After visiting countless play cafés and children’s museums, I realized our Mercer County area deserves a family-friendly space that’s local, affordable, and community-driven.

I’ve already secured a permanent location at 1800 Rt 33 in Hamilton Township, and I’m in the process of transforming it into a welcoming, modern play café. To make that dream a reality, I’m asking for help with:

How Your Donation Will Help:

Every contribution — big or small — helps us take another step toward opening our doors to the community.

Your support isn’t just helping open a business; it’s helping create a space where families can gather, children can play safely, and memories can grow.

Thank you for believing in this dream and helping make Gather & Play Mini Café a joyful part of our community!

Keanna Daly

Founder, Gather & Play Mini Café

Hamilton Township, NJ