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Little ExplorerPass

Now bookingBellaire & West U, Houston · babies & toddlers first

Open spots.
Happy kids.
Right now.

Parent-and-baby swim, toddler tumbling, music and sensory play near you — with a spot open today. Book around naps, teething and rainy afternoons in two taps, with one monthly pass. No 12-week sessions, no registration fees, and plenty for big siblings too (up to age 10).

  • Free cancellation up to 2h before
  • Indoor options for the 100° days
  • One pass for all your kids
  • Babies & toddlers first

    Classes from 3 months up to age 10

  • 15 activity types

    Swim, tumbling, music, STEM & more

  • Book in 2 taps

    Waivers & payment already handled

  • Cancel free 2h before

    Because toddlers

How it works

From “what do we do today?” to booked in under a minute

No catalogs to comb through, no semester sign-ups, no phone tag with the front desk.

  1. 1

    Tell us about your kids

    First names and birthdays — that’s it. We only show classes each child can actually join, so no more squinting at “18–36 months, must be walking.”

  2. 2

    See what’s open near you, right now

    A live feed of real spots studios have released for today and this week, sorted by what fits your morning: how close it is, who’s coming, and whether it’s a last-minute deal.

  3. 3

    Tap to book, show your pass

    Credits come off your pass, the waiver’s signed in-app, and a QR code checks you in at the front desk. Then go be the fun grown-up.

For parents

15 ways to fill a morning

Baby sensory, parent-and-baby swim, toddler tumbling and music — plus plenty for big siblings, all the way up to age 10. Try swim this week, music the next, and find the thing that makes them light up without paying for a whole 12-week session first.

  • Baby Sensory

    Lights, textures and bubble play for babies

  • Swim

    Splash time, from first dunk to first stroke

  • Music

    Shakers, singalongs and tiny drummers

  • Gymnastics & Tumbling

    Mats, beams and big forward rolls

  • Open Play & Indoor Playground

    Soft play and ball pits, blissfully air-conditioned

  • Art & Crafts

    Paint, clay and glorious mess (theirs, not yours)

  • Dance & Movement

    Ballet, hip-hop and freeze-dance

  • Theater & Storytime

    Storytime, puppets and dress-up

  • Nature & Outdoors

    Bayou walks, bugs and garden time

  • Kids Yoga

    Animal poses and big belly breaths

  • Language

    Spanish, Mandarin and French through play

  • Cooking

    Mixing, measuring and licking the spoon

  • STEM & Science

    Volcanoes, robots and why-questions

  • Sports

    Soccer, T-ball and running very fast

  • Martial Arts

    Focus, kicks and a very serious bow

Why we built this

The rainy‑Tuesday problem

It’s 9:40. It’s been pouring since breakfast (hello, hurricane season), the baby finally went down for a nap, and your two-year-old has the energy of a small tropical storm. A mile away, a toddler gym class has two empty mats this morning.

But it’s sold as a 12-week session that started in August — back when you had no idea what a Tuesday in October would look like. And on the days it isn’t raining, it’s 97° by ten.

Life with babies and toddlers doesn’t run on semesters. Teething, ear infections, nap strikes, a new sibling, grandma in town. Families pay for twelve weeks and make it to seven.

Meanwhile, studios run every class with the lights on and the coach paid, whether six kids show up or ten. Those empty spots are gone the moment class starts.

Little Explorer Pass connects the two, in real time. Studios release the spots they know won’t fill. Families nearby grab them. Everybody’s morning gets better.

Semester enrollment

Little Explorer Pass

Commitment
10–14 weeks, paid up frontJust the days you actually want
Missed a class
Gone. Maybe a make-up in March.Nothing to miss — book when you’re free
Siblings
A separate registration for each kidOne pass, credits shared by everyone
Trying something new
Trial fee, forms, a waitlistTwo taps, this afternoon

For studios, gyms & teachers

Your empty spots, filled by families who live nearby

Every class has a few mats, lanes or easels that go unused. List them on Little Explorer Pass and turn them into revenue — and into the families who’ll enroll next season.

  • You decide what’s released

    Choose which classes, how many spots, and when they go live — a week out, the night before, or only in the last two hours.

  • A fixed payout per visit, every week

    No haggling, no hidden fees. You know exactly what each drop-in pays, and Stripe deposits it weekly.

  • Flash drops fill spots fast

    A kid is out sick at 8 AM? Drop the spot and nearby families with the right-aged kids get a heads-up instantly.

  • Drop-ins become enrollments

    Families who keep coming back can ask about your full program — you get the lead, with their permission.

Works with the booking system you already use

  • Mindbody
  • Jackrabbit
  • iClassPro
  • Sawyer
  • Pike13
  • Square
  • Acuity
  • Google Calendar
  • iCal

Pricing

One pass. Every kind of fun.

Credits work at every studio on Little Explorer Pass. Most classes are 4–7 credits, and last-minute deals can be up to 40% less.

  • Pay as you go

    Pay per pass, small booking fee

    $0/mo

    • The studio’s drop-in price, minus 10%
    • $1.99 booking fee per booking
    • No monthly commitment
    • Switch to a pass anytime
    Start free
  • Explorer

    About 2 adventures a month

    $49/mo

    $4.90 per credit

    • 10 credits every month
    • Shared across all your kids
    • Roll over up to 5 unused credits
    • Last-minute deals for fewer credits
    • Great for testing the waters
    Choose Explorer
  • Most popular

    Adventurer

    3–5 adventures a month

    $89/mo

    $4.45 per credit

    • 20 credits every month
    • Shared across all your kids
    • Roll over up to 10 unused credits
    • Last-minute deals for fewer credits
    • Room for a weekly class plus spontaneous fun
    Choose Adventurer
  • Tribe

    Built for siblings · 6–9 adventures a month

    $149/mo

    $4.14 per credit

    • 36 credits every month
    • Shared across all your kids
    • Roll over up to 18 unused credits
    • Last-minute deals for fewer credits
    • Our best price per credit — made for siblings
    Choose Tribe

Credits are shared across siblings and roll over up to 50% of your monthly allotment. Running low mid-month? Top up 5 credits for $25 anytime. Change or cancel your plan whenever you like.

Safety & trust

Peace of mind, built in

You’re handing someone your kid for an hour. Here’s how we make that an easy decision.

  • Verified & insured providers

    Before a studio lists a single spot, we verify the business, its liability insurance and its staff background-check policy. Reviews come only from families who actually attended.

  • Waivers signed in-app

    Each studio’s waiver is shown before you book and signed once, right on your phone. No clipboards, no juggling a toddler and a pen at the front desk.

  • Caregiver rules, clearly labeled

    Every class says up front whether a grown-up stays or it’s drop-off. Baby and parent-and-me classes always need a caregiver in the room.

  • We share only what’s needed

    Studios see your child’s first name, age, and any allergies or notes you choose to share. Never birthdays, never your address, never photos.

FAQ

Questions, answered

The things parents ask us most at the playground.

What ages is Little Explorer Pass for?

We’re starting with the littlest explorers: most of our launch classes are for babies and toddlers 6 months – 3 years, like parent-and-baby swim, baby sensory, music and toddler tumbling. Big siblings are welcome too, with classes all the way up to age 10. Every class lists its age range, and once you’ve added your kids we only show you the ones they can actually join.

How do credits work?

Your plan adds credits to your pass every month. Each class costs a set number of credits (most are 4–7), and spots released in the last 24 hours are often discounted. Credits are shared by everyone on your family account, and up to 50% of your monthly credits roll over if you don’t use them. Need more? Top up 5 credits for $25.00 anytime.

What if I need to cancel?

Plans change — we get it. Cancel up to 2 hours before class and your credits go straight back on your pass. A few studios set a longer window, and you’ll always see it before you book. Cancel later than that (or don’t show), and the credits go to the studio that held your spot.

Do I have to stay during class?

It depends on the class, and it’s always labeled. Anything marked Grown-up stays — including all baby and parent-and-me classes — needs a caregiver in the room. Classes marked Drop-off are designed for kids to join on their own (usually ages 3 and up).

Is it available in my city?

We’re launching first in Bellaire & West University / Southwest Houston — think Bellaire, West U, Southside Place, Meyerland and Braeswood. Elsewhere in Houston? Join the waitlist and tell us your neighborhood. The neighborhoods (and cities) with the most parents asking are the ones we open next.

Can grandparents or our nanny use our pass?

Yes! Invite caregivers to your family account and they can book, see the schedule, and check the kids in with the pass QR code — all using your family’s credits. You stay in the loop with a notification for every booking.

How do providers get paid?

Studios earn a fixed payout for every visit, agreed before they list, and we pay out weekly via Stripe. There’s no cost to list and no monthly fee. Learn more about partnering with us.

What does “last-minute” actually mean?

Studios can release spots anywhere from a week ahead to minutes before class starts. Most show up the same day or the night before — which is exactly when you know whether the baby napped, whether the teething is winning, and whether it’s a pool day or a storm day. Turn on alerts and we’ll let you know when something great opens up nearby.

Tomorrow morning is already looking up.

Get your pass in two minutes. Add your kids, see what’s open nearby, and book your first adventure before the next nap.