Prana Play was founded by Kay Anderson — a mother, cancer survivor, and seasoned healthcare leader — inspired by raising neurodiverse children while balancing life's biggest challenges. She built the space she could never find.
"A judgment-free community where every child shines and every parent breathes."
Families of sensory-sensitive and high-functioning autistic children know the feeling: a typical play place — bright, loud, crowded — can overwhelm a child in minutes and leave the whole family dysregulated for hours. Meanwhile, group therapy that builds real social skills is scarce, with waitlists that can stretch for years.
Prana Play exists to close that gap. It's a play space and a therapy space, designed equally for the child and the parent — so families can finally relax together, in one welcoming place.
State-of-the-art climbing with tunnels, slides, and swings for whole-body sensory input.
Imaginative pretend-play — vet clinic, ice cream shop, grocery, and construction zone.
A serene, low-stimulation retreat for calm, comfort, and co-regulation.
Whether it's open play, a class, a camp, or a celebration — there's a calm, joyful welcome waiting in Carmel.
Book your visitOur story of building a first-of-its-kind sensory haven for neurodiverse families in Carmel has been featured by local press.