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The Heart of
PLAYful Designs

Hi there! I'm Janet Young,

the owner of PLAYful Designs.

 I’ve always had a deep appreciation for sensory-rich, outdoor play for children and now I’m bringing my own brand of imaginative experiences to your little ones—encouraging them to

 imagine, connect, and play!

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With over 20 years of experience in play-based preschools, I know how essential open-ended outdoor play is for children and how much joy they find in these experiences. As I considered the direction of my life’s work, I felt a strong desire to advocate for open-ended outdoor play, reconnect with my passion for working with children and build a business that reflected my commitment as a play advocate. These desires inspired me to pivot from my role as a cooperative preschool director and launch Playful Designs, allowing me to create more opportunities for imaginative and sensory-rich play that children and their families can enjoy together.

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What began as designing outdoor play spaces for families has since evolved into a full-service event business specializing in messy play activities for parties, events, and music festivals and I absolutely love it!

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Whether it’s at a birthday party or a festival, there’s no better way for kids to explore, get messy, and connect with others, all while having a blast.

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My team and I can’t wait to share our messy play activities with your kids.
Let's start planning today!

Janet A. Young, owner PLAYful Designs in Los Angeles

Playful Designs LLC 2026

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