Mama’s Got a Play Cafe — How to Launch a Kids’ Café That Actually Works

Ever wondered what it takes to build a magical space for kids… while managing naps, business chaos, and your sanity?In this episode, I sit down with Dana Warncke, the powerhouse mom behind Little Dreamers Play Cafe in Wall, NJ. She’s juggling four kids, full-time teaching, cheer coaching, and building a thriving play cafe from scratch.What You’ll Learn:Why open play alone won’t cover rent—and what you need to surviveThe creative ways Dana built a local community (hint: her husband literally handed flyers to moms in grocery stores)Seasonal strategy secrets—how she stays afloat even when the Jersey Shore is callingThe business pivot that made all the difference (and how COVID actually gave her a huge gift)Honest behind-the-scenes: staffing, insurance, digital registration, and what mom guilt really looks like📍Visit Little Dreamers Play Cafe: littledreamersplaycafe.com💬 Join the conversation on IG: www.instagram.com/themoneyhungrymama💡 Subscribe to The Money Hungry Mama Newsletter: https://stan.store/Themoneyhungrymama