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Laugh, Learn & Play Daycare Services
Welcome to Laugh, Learn & Play (LLP) – the kid-friendly gym with childcare services exclusive to members at The St. James Flagship, Springfield, VA. While you work out, your kids can experience our 1,725 square-foot play space with a small climbing wall, basketball hoop, arts and crafts, and arrays of colorful class programs.
Hours + Information
- Childcare is available for members only, ages 8 weeks to 11 years.
- Open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Sunday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
- Each child may stay for up to 3 hours daily.
- We offer two classes every weekday. Please sign up through the app before drop-off. Classes have age limits of 0–1, 2–4, or 4–11. Children must meet the age requirement, be signed up, and arrive on time.
- Arts and crafts take place around 10am on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
- STEM lessons are offered on Wednesdays at 10am and 5pm.
- Read-aloud sessions are held twice daily.
Reservations
- Reservations are required for children younger than the age of one. We limit 3 infants at a time. Reserve online, through The St. James app, or call 703.239.6936. Please book three slots if staying for three hours.
- Children older than one year do not need a reservation. Room capacity is 30. Please arrive early if you have a group class or training appointment to ensure you aren't delayed.
- Member trial visits must be arranged in advance with our sales team. Guests are welcome at a rate of $25 per visit if space is available.
Childcare Programs
At Laugh, Learn & Play, kids are encouraged to discover their passions, meet new friends, and keep their bodies and minds active! Our class series is updated frequently to provide ample opportunities to try different sports, activities, and hobbies. Most classes are geared towards ages 4-11, though younger kids are welcome with a parent present, if approved by the instructor and based on skill ability and safety.
Check in and drop off with be in Laugh, Learn & Play, and staff will escort the class to each venue. (Please note: Parents will need to bring their child to the venue if they arrive late and the class has already departed. We are unable to accept arrivals who are more than 15 minutes late.)
Monday
Little Artists
- Ages 4 - 11
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location: SAA Party Room
Express your creativity and imagination in this fun arts and crafts class! Kids will take home a cute craft each class!
Tuesday
Mom, Pop, & Tott PE
- Ages 2 - 4 (with parent)
- 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Fitness Studio
Let your kids get a taste of your workouts in this fun parent and child PE class! You will be breaking a sweat with one of our popular group fitness instructors!
Wednesday
Tott Music & Dance
- Ages 2 - 4
- 11:00 AM - 11:35 AM
- Location: Studio B&C
Music and Dance is a great way for your child to express themselves! Join us for some musical exploration and fun!
Thursday
Super Squash
- Ages 4 - 11
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location: Squash & Golf
Introduce your child to one of the most prestigious rocket sports, squash! Squash originated in England and will help your child learn reaction time, agility, and strength, all while having fun and burning energy with one of our Squash coaches!
Friday
Little Climbers
- Ages 4 - 11
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location: Rockwall
If your child loves to be mobile and has no fear, little climbers is the perfect class for them! It works on physical upper body strength as well as mental strength. They get to explore climbing our Rock Wall with the help of our Rock Wall instructors!
Monday - Friday
Little Explorers
- Ages 4 - 11
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: SAA
Every evening your child has the opportunity to be active in this engaging, creative, and fun kid class, where they will explore all that Super, Awesome & Amazing has to offer!
Saturday - Sunday
NO CLASSES
State of Play: LLP Rules
- We welcome children between the ages of 2 months and 12 years. For children under the age of 1, reservations must be made in advance through our app.
- Our facility has a maximum capacity of 30 children at a time. We accommodate up to 4 infants (under 1 year old) per reservation session.
- We encourage parents to bring a water bottle for their children, however children are not allowed to eat food or other drinks in the childcare area. Infants are allowed bottles.
- LLP staff are not responsible for changing diapers – we'll contact parents if children need a diaper change.
- Children are allowed to have an iPad or other electronics at the parents' discretion.
- If your child is crying continuously for more than 15 minutes, we will call a parent to pick them up. You’re welcome to try again the next day.
- First-time parents may stay 10-15 minutes to help their child feel comfortable before transitioning out of the room to enjoy the complex amenities.
- Have fun and relax! We specifically designed this gym with daycare services so that you can workout without having to worry about the little ones!
- Review full policies here.
Testimonials
Our kids love the LLP programming! From Kids Yoga, to Sign Language, Rock Climbing and Little Leaders, they are constantly challenged and engaged. Whether it’s building confidence or muscle, the kids...
The childcare is amazing and a huge part of why we remain members....