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DOT Playspace Join us to defy the odds, one milestone at a time!

Welcome to DOT Playspace – Defying Odds Therapy & Playspace! 🌟 We combine inclusive play with professional therapy services, creating a space where children of all abilities can grow, learn, and thrive.

09/05/2026

Face painting, tasty treats & labor day discounts!

Labor Day Flash Sale is here! 🇺🇸✨This weekend, everyone gets the sibling rate on their first month of a DOT Membership.J...
09/05/2026

Labor Day Flash Sale is here! 🇺🇸✨

This weekend, everyone gets the sibling rate on their first month of a DOT Membership.

Join with a One Child Membership for just $35 for your first month
Normally $49/month
Use code: SIBLINGRATE

Prefer more flexibility? Our 10-Visit Play Pass is $135 this weekend
Normally $153
Use code: LABORDAYPLAY

Both offers are valid September 5–7 only.

Whether your family is ready for unlimited play or just wants to stock up on visits for the year, this is the perfect time to save.

Visit www.dotplayspace.com/memberships to choose the option that works best for your family. 💕

School may be closed, but we’ve got you covered!Power’s on.The AC is running.And we’re ready to PLAY!Bring the kids to D...
09/04/2026

School may be closed, but we’ve got you covered!

Power’s on.
The AC is running.
And we’re ready to PLAY!

Bring the kids to DOT for some indoor fun while you’re looking for something to do today. We’ll be open from 9 AM–3 PM!

Come spend the day with us and let the kids play! 🩵
dotplayspace.com/play

We’re growing our therapy team! 💗🩵DOT Playspace is hiring a part-time Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with the opp...
09/03/2026

We’re growing our therapy team! 💗🩵

DOT Playspace is hiring a part-time Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with the opportunity to grow into full time as the caseload builds.

✨ Flexible scheduling
✨ $45-$50/hour W-2
✨ Pediatric, play-based setting
✨ Private pay + insurance-based clients
✨ Opportunity to help grow DOT’s speech program

If you’re an SLP looking for a flexible pediatric role in a fun, collaborative environment, we’d love to connect!

Apply at dotplayspace.com/jobs

09/03/2026

PJs & Play TONIGHT!

✨ THERAPY THURSDAY ✨At first glance, this looks like a strengthening and coordination activity.And it is. We’re working ...
09/03/2026

✨ THERAPY THURSDAY ✨

At first glance, this looks like a strengthening and coordination activity.

And it is. We’re working on postural control, balance, upper body strength, crossing midline, visual scanning, following directions, bilateral coordination, and motor planning.

But there’s another goal here that is much less obvious: Emotional regulation.

Sometimes a child already knows what helps them calm down. They can name their coping tools, explain their strategies, and understand exactly what they’re supposed to do.

The harder part is being able to access those tools when their body is already becoming dysregulated. That’s where physical challenges can be incredibly helpful.

In this position, she is getting lots of proprioceptive input and heavy work through her arms and upper body while also having to balance, coordinate both sides of her body, follow directions, and stay engaged.

For many children, that kind of heavy work can be grounding and organizing for the nervous system.

At the same time, we’re practicing:

How do I keep control of my body when something is hard?
How do I pause instead of immediately reacting?
How do I stay with a challenge without becoming overwhelmed?
How do I notice what my body is doing and adjust?

Those are emotional regulation skills too.

This is why I love finding the just-right challenge. Not so easy that there is no growth, and not so hard that the child feels defeated. Just challenging enough that they have to work, problem-solve, and experience success.

So if you’ve tried all the more obvious regulation strategies and your child is still struggling, sometimes it helps to think more physically.

Movement. Resistance. Heavy work. Balance. Coordination. Challenge.

Better control of the body can be an important step toward better regulation of the mind and emotions too. 💛

(We have written permission to share this photo with you!)

🐶 THE DOT PUPPY ADOPTION CENTER IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🐾🤎Our newest little spot inside the DOT café is ready for some very ...
09/02/2026

🐶 THE DOT PUPPY ADOPTION CENTER IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🐾🤎

Our newest little spot inside the DOT café is ready for some very important adoptions!

Anytime you’re visiting us for Open Play OR therapy, your child can stop by the Puppy Adoption Center and adopt a stuffed puppy of their very own! 🥹

For $12, each puppy adoption includes:

🐾 Choosing their new puppy
🎨 Decorating their puppy’s carrier
🦴 Picking out a custom collar
📜 Receiving an official adoption certificate signed by our DOT staff
🏡 Taking their new best friend home forever!

And there’s an extra special reason behind it. 🤎

Our friends at The Ability Center have an incredible Assistance Dogs Program, and they have generously agreed to bring their assistance dogs to DOT this October for our Paws & Play event! The dogs will get to visit, interact, and play with our kiddos, and The Ability Center does this without charging us for their time.

So, we wanted to return the kindness. 🐾

Our Puppy Adoption Center is helping us raise funds to give back to The Ability Center and support the many needs that come along with their Assistance Dogs Program.

Puppies are $12 each, and you can pay by cash or card.

There’s no special event or reservation required to adopt! If you’re already at DOT for Open Play, therapy, or another visit, just stop by the café and choose your newest family member. 🐶💕

We can’t wait to see which puppies find their forever homes!

And stay tuned for more details about Paws & Play October 4th! 🐾 Registration is LIVE: www.dotplayspace.com/events

A little website update! 💗We’ve added a new “Join Our Team” section to the DOT website!This is now the place to find inf...
09/02/2026

A little website update! 💗

We’ve added a new “Join Our Team” section to the DOT website!

This is now the place to find information about employment opportunities and volunteer opportunities at DOT, including where to submit an application for future opportunities.

Interested in being part of DOT? Head to our website and click “Join Our Team” to check it out! ✨

Employment Opportunities : www.dotplayspace.com/jobs
Volunteer Opportunities : www.dotplayspace.com/volunteer

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6544 W Central Avenue Ste A
Toledo, OH
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