How much does open play cost at Prana Play?

Open play is $22 per child for all-day play, and caregivers and infants are free. Memberships start at $125 per month for unlimited play plus member pricing on camps and parties.

What are Prana Play's hours?

Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm, Friday–Saturday 9am–6pm, and Sunday 8:30am–12:30pm. Hours may shift for private events, so check live availability when booking.

Where is Prana Play located and what areas does it serve?

Prana Play is at 1019 3rd Ave SW, Carmel, IN 46032, serving Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Zionsville, Noblesville, and greater Indianapolis.

A sensory haven in Carmel, Indiana

Joy without trade-offs

A place where sensory-sensitive kids play freely, and parents finally exhale. Built for the whole family, judgment-free.

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Parents always in view

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Ways to play & grow

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Open Play

Drop in for open play in spaces designed for exploration and calm. One price, all day - one caregiver and infants are always free.

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Best value$125+ / month

Memberships

Unlimited play, a weekly date night, & savings on everything. Start for just $62.50 your first month.

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Summer 2026$252+ / week

Summer Camps

Structured, sensory-friendly weeks your child can count on, slime, crafts, water play, and staff who get neurodiverse kids. Mon–Thu, ages 4–12.

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Celebrate$399+ flat rate

Birthday Parties

Flat-rate packages, no per-head surprises, plus private Sunday Seclusion rentals.

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Just your people$549+ private

Private Events

Imagine Prana Play, just for your family and friends. No crowds. No noise. Just pure, private, sensory-friendly fun.

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Support for Neurodiverse Families

Parent support groups, expert-led workshops, and social skills classes for autistic, ADHD, and sensory-sensitive kids and the families who love them.

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A calming private therapy room at Prana Play in Carmel, available to rent to providers

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Therapists & providers: flexible daily, weekly & monthly rooms in a sensory-built space.

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Sensory Badges

A hands-on program where Scouts earn their Sensory Badge through sensory-rich activities that build awareness, confidence & connection.

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A haven for the whole family

Everyone gets to breathe here

Most play spaces are built for one kind of kid. Prana Play is a retreat for the whole family, sensory-friendly by design, with parents always in view of their children.

For Kids

Play zones, imaginative play & sensory-rich exploration.

For Teens

Social events and real peer connection.

For Parents

Sip, connect, and simply breathe.

For Families

One welcoming space for everyone, judgment free.

Your first visit, made easy

Three steps to a calm, happy day

No guesswork, no overwhelm, here's exactly how a visit works.

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Reserve open play, a class, or a party in seconds, choose your time and you're set.

Arrive & settle in

Check in, get oriented to the play zones and the Twilight Time calm space, and ease in at your pace.

Play & breathe

Your child explores freely while you relax nearby with full line-of-sight. No apologies, just joy.

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Weekends: Play Associates on the floor

A weekend difference parents notice

On weekends, our Play Associates play with your kids

Every weekend we staff Play Associates, warm, neurodiversity-affirming team members who actively engage in play with the children. They build the magnetic-tile garage, take the order at the pretend café, and head down the slide alongside your child. The result: parents and caregivers get to truly relax, and actually finish a conversation.

Child-led, optional, and respectful, never forced participation
Real respite for parents, with line-of-sight at all times
Trained to meet every child with compassion and presume competence

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Why families choose us

Sensory-friendly isn't a feature. It's the whole point.

Busy soft-play spots can overwhelm sensory-sensitive kids with noise, lights, and crowds, leaving families dysregulated for hours. Prana Play was built differently, by a parent who lived it.

Calm-by-design environment with our Twilight Time quiet space
Group occupational therapy & social skills, rare and hard to find
A real respite for parents, with line-of-sight to your child at all times
Proudly neurodiverse-affirming, we hire neurodiverse staff too

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Twilight Time calm space

Inside the haven

Sensory adventures around every corner

From dynamic climbing to serene calm spaces, every zone is engineered for exploration and regulation.

The TreeNest

Climbing apparatus with tunnels, slides & swings for whole-body sensory input.

Adventure Land

Pretend-play vet clinic, ice cream shop, grocery & construction zone.

Twilight Time

A serene, low-stimulation retreat designed for calm, comfort & co-regulation.

Movement & Classes

Expert-led, whole-body, whole-brain classes where kids grow and connect.

Parent Café Lounge

Grab a moment of peace, connect with other families, or simply breathe. This is your space too.

Therapy Rooms

Private rooms for assessments, OT & speech therapy, and for rent to providers.

For therapists & providers

Three private therapy rooms, ready for your practice

Looking for sensory-built treatment space in Carmel? Prana Play offers flexible daily, weekly, and monthly room rentals, embedded in a community that already serves the families you do. Tell us what you need and we'll be in touch within one business day.

Loved by Carmel families

4.7 stars from 61 families & counting

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"Finally a place where my son can play without me apologizing. He had a blast and I actually got to relax."

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★★★★★

"The calm room is a lifesaver. The staff truly get sensory needs in a way nowhere else does."

, Carmel family

★★★★★

"Birthday party here was stress-free and magical. Flat pricing, no chaos, and every kid was included."

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Every child shines here

A place of joy, inclusion & purpose

Built by a mom who needed it to exist

Prana Play was founded by Kay Anderson, a mother, cancer survivor, and seasoned healthcare leader, inspired by her journey raising neurodiverse children while balancing life's biggest challenges. She built the space she could never find.

Our mission is rooted in harmony and peace, empowering children, enabling parents, and creating balance, joy, and connection for the whole family. We celebrate differences and honor every child's unique way of experiencing the world.

"A judgment-free community where every child shines and every parent breathes."

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Real moments at Prana Play

A bright, calm, thoughtfully designed space in Carmel, built for exploration and regulation in equal measure.

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Good questions, real answers

Everything families ask us

What makes Prana Play sensory-friendly?+

Prana Play is calm by design. We carefully manage noise, lighting, and crowding, and we built a dedicated low-stimulation retreat, Twilight Time, for breaks and co-regulation. Our team is trained in sensory needs, and we proudly hire neurodiverse staff. It's a comfortable space for children with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences, and for every child.

How much does open play cost?+

Open play is $22 per child for all-day play, and caregivers and infants are always free. If you visit often, memberships start at $125/month for unlimited play plus member pricing on camps and parties. Book a time online.

What are your hours?+

We're open Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm, Friday–Saturday 9am–6pm, and Sunday 8:30am–12:30pm. Hours can shift for private events, so check live play-pass availability when you book.

What ages is Prana Play for?+

All kids are welcome. Our play zones suit toddlers through pre-teens, and we offer social and movement classes for teens plus support for parents. Summer camps are designed for ages 3–12 (campers must be potty-trained).

Is Prana Play only for neurodiverse children?+

Not at all. Prana Play is sensory-friendly for everyone. It was created so neurodiverse families finally have a space that fits, but every child and family is welcome and will feel at home here.

Do you host sensory-friendly birthday parties?+

Yes, flat-rate party packages start at $299 (no per-head surprises), and our private Sunday Seclusion rental gives your family the entire facility ($549, up to 25 kids / 50 guests). Members save 20%. See party options.

Do you offer therapy, OT, or classes?+

Yes. We offer group occupational therapy, social-skills classes led by Emmaleigh Badeaux, LMHC, and expert-led movement classes, plus private therapy rooms for assessments, OT and speech therapy.

Can parents stay while their child plays?+

Always. Prana Play is a retreat for parents too, relax in our café lounge with a moment of peace, and enjoy clear line-of-sight to your child at all times. This is your haven, not just a drop-off.

Where are you located and who do you serve?+

We're at 1019 3rd Ave SW, Carmel, IN 46032 (in the Kirby building, across from the ice skadium), proudly serving families in Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Zionsville, Noblesville, and greater Indianapolis.

Can therapists rent space at Prana Play?+

Yes, we have three private therapy rooms available for daily, weekly, or monthly rental to providers, embedded in a sensory-built space alongside the families you serve. Inquire about a room.

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