Attention, Parents of Tiny Humans in Shanghai!

Tired of your toddler using your living room as a personal gymnastics arena? Need a safe, fun, and structured place where your little whirlwind can socialize, learn, and – most importantly – burn off that boundless energy?

Good News: Community Baby Houses across Shanghai are now open to all residents, including those from overseas. That means even more adorable toddlers toddling around in safe, fun spaces while you catch a breath or a coffee.

Even better, they're now having the bilingual appointment channel open.

What's a Baby House

Imagine a place just in your neighborhood where your 1- to 3-year-old can finger-paint, tumble around, sing loudly, and make new friends – all under the watchful eye of professionals who know what they're doing.

These fully-equipped play havens have everything from storytime corners and sensory games to music and movement activities. And the best part? You don't have to clean up afterward.

Free Visits for Every Child

Here's some extra good news: Each child aged 1 to 3 can enjoy 12 free visits per year to the Baby House.

After those 12 sessions, additional visits will be charged at a non-profit rate. It's a fantastic way to give your child new experiences without breaking the bank.

How Do You Get In

Simply open the Suishenban (随申办) App – Shanghai's all-in-one government service platform – or scan the QR code using WeChat. First-time users will need to complete a quick verification step.

Once that's done, select the Baby House closest to you, book a spot, and then just show up. Your little one gets a fun-filled day, and you get a well-earned breather. Sounds like a win-win!

Where Are These Baby Havens

Shanghai boasts numerous Baby Houses across different districts. In Putuo District, for example, you'll find 18 cozy Baby Houses across 10 neighborhoods. Here are the top spots:

1. Zhenru Town – The Baby Fun Market

This Baby House is tucked inside a bustling market, so while your kid is having a blast with storytime, finger painting, and sensory games, you can daydream about grocery shopping alone.

With a cozy reading corner, a hands-on play area, and even an interactive music session, this spot guarantees giggles galore.

Bonus: It's also a great excuse to meet other parents and swap "my kid did what?!" stories.

Address: Gaoling Market, 268 Gaoling Rd

Tel: 158-2125-9462

2. Caoyang New Village – The Parenting Powerhouse

This isn't just a Baby House – it's a training ground for future child prodigies. With a mix of music, movement, and construction play, your little one will be learning without even realizing it (the best kind of learning, really).

Meanwhile, parents can join parenting workshops, where experts will reassure them that, yes, it's totally normal for a toddler to eat crayons.

Address: Wuning Community Center, 926 Caoyang Rd

Tel: 136-1198-2650 / 152-2130-3212

3. Ganquan Road – The 'Breathing Room' for Parents

This Baby House offers something magical – "respite care." Translation: Drop off your kid and go enjoy 60 minutes of uninterrupted silence.

The space is packed with sensory toys and the staff will provide age-specific care based on the needs of infants and toddlers, with designated safe areas for younger babies.

Meanwhile, your toddler gets to socialize, explore, and burn energy while you remember what being alone feels like.

Address: Ganquan Community Center, 453 Ganquan Rd

Tel: 186-0218-0421

4. Taopu Town – Double the Fun

Taopu's Baby Houses offer twice the fun and convenience.

The West Community Center focuses on active play, with tumbling mats and movement-based learning (a toddler's dream).

Meanwhile, the South Community Center is a creative paradise, with arts, crafts, and interactive storytelling. Either way, your kid is going home tired.

Address (West Center): 85 Qiugui Rd

Tel: 136-1198-2650

Address( South Center): 1208 Taopu Rd

Tel: 133-7182-5844

West Center

South Center

5. Changshou Road – The Smart Baby Zone

Providing safe, convenient, and professional temporary and hourly childcare services for local residents, this Baby House offers a warm and well-equipped environment.

A team of professional infant and toddler caregivers ensures that children benefit from structured hourly care, gaining valuable experiences and skills.

Address: 336 Kaixuan Rd N.

Tel: 195-1224-8761

6. Yichuan Road – The Montessori Magic Spot

Montessori parents, this one's for you – a Montessori-inspired space where toddlers can stack, sort, pour, and explore to their heart's content.

From practical life skills to sensory games, early math, and language fun, it's all about learning without even realizing it.

Montessori is all about letting kids be kids – at their own speed, so whether your little one is a bookworm or a block-stacking architect, they'll get the space to shine.

And for parents? Psychology experts are on hand to help decode toddler behavior – like why your child suddenly refuses to wear socks or insists on carrying a rock everywhere.

Address: Xiangyi Community Center, 1561 Zhongshan Rd N.

Tel: 13386022636

7. Shiquan Road – The 'We've Got Pros' House

This Baby House has infant care specialists, early childhood educators, and medical advisers.

It's packed with safe play areas, brain-boosting toys, and interactive reading corners, where toddlers can run, jump, build, and babble to their heart's content.

Whether they're working on their ninja-level motor skills, figuring out how books work (spoiler: not for chewing), or just making new friends, this place has everything a curious little explorer – and their tired parents – could ask for.

Address: 2/F, No. 43, Lane 2605, Zhongshan Rd N.

Tel: 139-1790-1471

8. Changzheng Town – Play & Learn Combo

This Baby House is like a choose-your-own-adventure playground for toddlers, with dedicated areas for reading, playing, climbing, building, and everyday life skills – because even the tiniest humans like to have options. There are also group activities to help little ones master the art of sharing.

To keep parents in the loop, teachers curate parenting tips, healthy recipes, and bedtime story recommendations. Families also get at least two parenting workshops a year, plus one-on-one guidance for anyone navigating the mysteries of toddlerhood – like why they suddenly refuse to eat foods they loved yesterday.

Address: Ailai Daycare, 1283-2 Meiling Rd N.

Tel: 135-0184-6727

9. Changfeng New Village – Baby Broadway

Happy Valley Kindergarten

This Baby House at Happy Valley Kindergarten takes a "tiny genius" approach to learning, mixing daily life skills, sensory play, physical development, language fun, and a touch of arts and culture – because why not start them young? The goal is simple: happy, curious, and well-rounded little humans.

Here, kids get to explore at their own pace, with activities tailored to both body and brain, making sure they have fun while secretly getting smarter. And for parents? Psychology experts are on standby, ready to help decode your toddler's ever-changing moods and provide tips on raising a happy, well-adjusted kid (or at least one who eats something other than crackers).

Zaoyang Area

The Zaoyang Baby House is the only one in the district that combines sensory play and music – because what's better than a toddler drumming on everything in sight? Designed for 1- to 3-year-olds, it offers safe, healthy, and professional childcare services, whether you need temporary or hourly care.

Inside, you'll find sensory movement zones, creative play areas, building stations, dress-up corners, and a cozy reading nook.

The space is warm, welcoming, and packed with fun toys and hands-on activities, creating the perfect playground for little explorers.

Plus, it's staffed by trained professionals and guided by early childhood development experts, making sure every kid gets the support they need to grow, learn, and maybe even tire themselves out before bedtime.

Address (Happy Valley Kindergarten): 145 Longde Rd

Tel: 135-6495-5481

Address (Zaoyang Area): No. 100, Lane 251, Zaoyang Rd

Tel: 191-2118-2793

10. Wanli Subdistrict – All-in-One Baby Resort

Providing convenient, safe, and professional temporary and hourly childcare services, this Baby House is designed to give parents peace of mind while their little ones enjoy a fun and nurturing environment.

The district's Early Childhood Education Center oversees everything – from space design to teacher training – with regular expert evaluations to ensure that every activity and lesson suits the developmental needs of toddlers.

Inside, the space is warm, inviting, and fully stocked with engaging play equipment. But it's not just about basic care – kids here also benefit from expert guidance from experienced caregivers and early education teachers, making sure they're not just watched over but actively learning and growing.

Address: Wanli Community Center, 193 Jiaoji Rd

Tel: 181-1614-0069

Putuo's Community Baby Houses are fun, engaging, and guaranteed to give your kid the time of their life.

Now go book a session – before all the good slots disappear faster than your toddler when it's time for a nap.