Glow Worm Cafe & Play | Jefferson County, KY

962 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204, USA
4.7
(199 reviews)
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About this class

Toddlers
Preschoolers
Sensory Play
Movement

Reviews

Bailey Ross

5.0
via google

I don’t even know where to begin with just how much we love this place!! We’ve brought our son here since he was around 6 months old (now 2 years old), and since we’ve enjoyed it so much that we have a membership. Some of our favorite memories have been sweet moments in glow worm with our son and friends we have made. When our son was younger we really enjoyed the area sectioned off for the younger babies. The area for littles is always filled with age-appropriate toys and even some soft play climbing, as well as a mini jungle gym for small toddlers. The half walls that enclose the area allowed for our son to see out into the ‘big kids’ area, which also was engaging for him as well. While many of the toys ended up in our sons mouth, I also greatly appreciated the system they have in place that allows for the entire playroom to be cleaned between play sessions, which you definitely don’t see at other kid-centered play spaces! While it’s nice having a designated area just for the little ones, it’s also wonderful that much of the entire play space is also friendly for both the babies, toddlers, and kids alike (and parents too). The owner is frequently adding new fun items, as well as changing the layout of the room which makes the space even better for guests that go often. There’s everything from Montessori pretend play, to indoor jungle gyms with soft padded landings, to stem like toys and everything in between. One of the coolest things about glowworm has to be the variety of toys they have there, and how it truly seems like there’s a toy(s) for every kind of child and play. We sometimes have one of our son’s autistic cousins come with us for play dates, and they even have sensory-friendly spaces, toys, and accessories (like special ear mufflers for children with noise difficulties) that allows her to also enjoy a play space that she otherwise wouldn’t be able to. All of the toys and nugget couch setups make it hard for parents to not also find themselves playing with some of the things that are on the floor. And last but certainly not least, glow worm is more than just a play space for children. They also have a cafe that has delicious snacks and beverages, as well as a small section of retail that always has high quality clothes/children items for reasonable prices! My husband jokes that every time I come I “have to buy something,” and he’s usually not wrong seeing as how wonderful many of the items are! I’ve gotten some of my favorite sleepers, holiday sweaters, and other various things from the little retail section they have in the entrance. The staff members there are always so friendly, and the owner is often there and is a WONDERFUL human that I’ve been excited to finally meet and get to know better. Glowing worm overall is a genuinely good place for kids, is a haven for parents that need a safe space for their kids to play, and is a small-business within the community that is ran by good humans. I promise you won’t regret checking it out if you haven’t already, this place is truly that great.

Posted on: January 10, 2025

Austin Mills

5.0
via google

We had an absolutely amazing experience at Glow Worm Cafe! My toddler loved running around the huge setups they had ready to go. Other kids played grocery store, and welcomed our girl as a customer. It was wonderful to see so many happy children playing together in a constructive environment. And plus, they had fantastic coffee and food as well!

Posted on: July 01, 2025

Kaite Cook

5.0
via google

We LOVED visiting Glow Worm. It was the perfect early morning activity before all the big attractions opened and just a few minutes from our hotel! Their iced coffee was fantastic and our kids loved that they served mini muffins. I also really liked browsing their clothing - so many cute items! The play space kept our 1, 3, and 5 year old busy for the entire reservation time! Will definitely be back next time we're in the area.

Posted on: May 25, 2025

Maddie Miklosh

5.0
via google

We’ve been coming to glow worm since December and we love bringing our one year old here! She never runs out of things to play with throughout her play session and the staff is always so nice and accommodating. We have been to several indoor play areas for toddlers in the area and Glow worm definitely is the best option for the younger kids/babies!

Posted on: July 12, 2025

Marissa Duncan

5.0
via google

The play cafe has been a game changer for our daughter. She is a busy bee and usually loves to go on walks or a playground in the mornings, but winter is always a difficult time for us. We signed up for the play cafe membership and take her most mornings now. She loves it so much! There’s always something fun to do and she’s free to roam and play as she pleases. Truly one of the best things we’ve ever spent money on. And super affordable! One of her new favorite spots is a little dollhouse set up that they can climb and play in.

Posted on: January 22, 2025

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Open Hours

Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Monday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

FAQs for Parents

What ages can attend these classes?
Looks like, "Glow Worm Cafe & Play" offers classes for a variety of ages including: Toddlers, Preschoolers.
What activities do you do in class?
From what we know, "Glow Worm Cafe & Play" offers a variety of activities including: Sensory Play, Movement.