Sponges the Kid Place
Clayton, NY
Clayton indoor play spot with weekend open play, sensory and pretend-play areas, classes, and birthday parties.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A good fit for younger kids when you want a smaller, more imaginative play setting instead of a big commercial indoor playground.
Good fit
- Toddlers and preschoolers who like pretend play and sensory activities
- Families in the Thousand Islands area looking for weekend indoor play
- Parents who want party options or occasional drop-in style care in the same facility
Consider another option if
- Older kids who want large climbing structures or arcade attractions
- Families looking for broad weekday public hours
- Visitors who need a fully published, highly standardized admission menu
Know Before You Go
- Supervision model
- Mixed model
- Hours vary due to private events
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Toddler area
For caregivers
- Free parking
- Mixed model
- Visit type
- Community scale imaginative play
Read more about this location
Sponges the Kid Place is a smaller hybrid indoor play venue in Clayton that combines weekend open play with classes, events, birthday parties, and weekday daycare operations. Public descriptions highlight a baby area, dramatic play, art and sensory activities, reading nooks, and bounce-style movement play, making it a better fit for younger children than older big-kid climbers. It is one of the region's more community-scaled options, especially for families who want imaginative play and occasional drop-in care rather than a giant commercial playground.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | closed |
| Wednesday | closed |
| Thursday | closed |
| Friday | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 13:00 – 15:00,16:30 – 18:30 |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Birthday Parties
Party or event options reported
Accessibility
Restroom Access
Restrooms are shared with other businesses in the plaza
Location
724 James Street
Clayton, NY, 13624
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Sources & Updates
4 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 7, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
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- Last check on record
- Apr 7, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 4 public sources
Public sources
- Sponges the Kid Place official websitespongesthekidplace.org
Official site states that the business has operated under new ownership since January 2024 and continues public parties and events.
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- Sponges the Kid Place Square booking pagesquare.site
Checked: address, email, phone, public booking schedule, party pricing, drop-in offerings
- Sponges the Kid Place official Facebook pagefacebook.com
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- Sponges the Kid Place official Instagraminstagram.com
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What changed
April 7, 2026
Verified current public booking schedule, active status, and private party pricing under the venue's current ownership.