Our Story
Born from the need for a calm, welcoming space for both kids and caregivers, Play Patch is a family-built idea inspired by love and daily life with little ones.
Meet the Founder
The heart behind The Play Patch, Tess is a mom on a mission to bring more joy, connection, and calm to the lives of little ones and their caregivers. Inspired by daily adventures with her son and a love for thoughtful, sensory-rich spaces, Tess dreamed up The Play Patch as a place where imagination can bloom and coffee is always brewing.
Originally from South Africa and now proudly calling Boerne home, Tess brings a unique blend of warmth, experience, and purpose to every corner of The Patch. With a background in teaching and studies in psychology, she’s deeply passionate about early childhood development and creating environments that nurture both little ones and their caregivers.
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
Our Mission at the Play Patch is to create a joyful, nurturing space that supports early childhood play and real-life parenting.
At Play Patch, we believe play is more than just fun — it’s how children learn, grow, and connect with the world around them. Through sensory exploration, creativity, and movement, little ones build confidence, develop language, and strengthen bonds with their caregivers.
Our space is thoughtfully designed to support open-ended, meaningful play — the kind that sparks imagination, encourages curiosity, and nurtures emotional well-being. Because every squish, giggle, and joyful mess is a building block for something bigger.
Why Play Matters
Our Hours
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Classes
Wednesday:
9:00am-9:45am - Sensory ClassesTuesday & Thursday:
10am & 2pm - Story Time -
Open Play Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
10am - 4pmTuesday & Thursday:
9am - 4pmSaturday:
9am -12pm, Private events in the afternoonSunday:
Private Events only -
Café Bar & Play Times
Either book online or walk-ins welcome, unless we meet capacity.
Non-Business hours dedicated for private events