Pitter-Patter Play
Est. 2021 • Agoura Hills, CA

The heart behind Pitter-Patter Play

A community built on connection, creativity, and the belief that childhood joy is worth showing up for every single week.

Pitter-Patter Play
Est. 2021 • Agoura Hills, CA

The heart behind Pitter-Patter Play

A community built on connection, creativity, and the belief that childhood joy is worth showing up for every single week.

Teacher Tina with kids at a Pitter-Patter Play class
Meet Teacher Tina

A mama on a mission

Hi, I'm Kristina Thomas, the founder of Pitter-Patter Play and a mama who knows firsthand how isolating the early years of parenthood can feel. When my own little ones were small, I found myself searching for something more than just a class. I wanted a place where my children could explore and grow, and where I could find my village.

What started as a small idea sparked during the pandemic grew into something far more beautiful than I ever imagined. Parents were craving connection, little ones were hungry for play, and I realized I could create exactly the kind of community I had been searching for.

“I started Pitter-Patter Play because I believed every family deserved a place to belong. Five years later, that belief has only grown stronger.”

Today Pitter-Patter Play serves families across the Conejo Valley through weekly parent and me classes, seasonal pop-up events, and magical birthday party experiences. And this summer, we are taking our biggest leap yet with the opening of our very first storefront at Thousand Oaks Mall.

While the classes, events, and storefront are exciting milestones, the true heart of Pitter-Patter Play has always been the people. I am deeply grateful to my family and friends for their unwavering support, and to the incredible families in this community who continue to show up, spread the word, and help this dream grow. Pitter-Patter Play would not be what it is today without you. ❤️

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What we believe in

The pillars of everything we do

Every class, every event, every birthday party is built on these three foundations.

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Child-Led Play

We follow the child's curiosity. Every class is designed to let little ones explore at their own pace, building confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning through play.

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Real Connection

Parenting can feel lonely. We create genuine space for grown-ups to connect, share, and find their people alongside their little ones. Community is not a bonus here, it's the whole point.

Meaningful Moments

These early years go fast. We are intentional about creating experiences that families will carry with them long after class is over, because the memories we make together matter.

Our journey

How we grew

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2021
A spark during the pandemic

Pitter-Patter Play was born during one of the most isolating seasons families had ever experienced. What began as a small gathering of parents and little ones in a local park grew quickly as families across the Conejo Valley discovered they were all craving the same thing: connection, play, and community.

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2022
Growing into something bigger

Classes expanded to include Tiny Toes for babies and Mini Movers for toddlers. Birthday party offerings launched and quickly became a family favorite. The Pitter-Patter community grew week by week as word spread through neighborhoods and playgrounds across Oak Park and Agoura Hills.

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2023
Pop-ups, partnerships and more

Seasonal pop-up events and specialty experiences joined the regular class schedule. A partnership with the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District brought Pitter-Patter Play to even more families across the region, cementing its place as a beloved community institution in the Conejo Valley.

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2024
A true village

Four years in, thousands of little feet had pitter-pattered through classes and events. The community had become a true village where families return season after season, watching their children grow from curious babies into confident little explorers. The waitlists, the friendships, and the memories confirmed that this was something really special.

2025
Five years and still growing

Five years of showing up every week for families across the Conejo Valley. New seasonal series, new collaborations, and a community that keeps getting bigger and more beautiful. The announcement that Pitter-Patter Play would be opening its first physical storefront sent the community into a wave of excitement that said everything about how far this little idea had come.

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2026
Our biggest chapter yet

This summer Pitter-Patter Play opens its very first storefront at Thousand Oaks Mall. A dedicated space for classes, community events, retail, and joy. This is not just a new location. It is the next chapter in a story built entirely by the families who showed up week after week and made this community what it is today.

Our mission

More than just a class. A community.

Pitter-Patter Play exists to give families a place where little ones can play, explore, and thrive, and where parents can breathe, connect, and feel supported. Every experience we create is rooted in the belief that the early years are precious, and that no family should navigate them alone.

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Years of joy
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Class types
100s
Families served
1
Big dream opening
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See the magic in action

The best way to understand what Pitter-Patter Play is all about is to see it for yourself. Follow us on Instagram for weekly class moments, behind the scenes looks at upcoming events, and a peek at the Thousand Oaks Mall build-out as it comes to life.

Pitter-Patter Play coming to Thousand Oaks Mall
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Come find your people

Classes for babies and toddlers from 6 months to 3.5 years. Drop-ins welcome, packages available. We can not wait to meet your little one.

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