A cafe, indoor play space & community hub
Reggio Emillio & Montessori inspired play for age 6 and younger meets a gourmet cafe with handcrafted drinks & pastries, breakfast & lunch options baked in-house.
The Glow Worm Difference
Glow Worm Cafe & Play is Louisville’s Reggio Emilia and Montessori inspired play space for children 6 and under, alongside a gourmet coffee shop and bakery. Our Play Lounge is uniquely designed for the comfort & enjoyment of both kids and caregivers.
But we are more than just a play space.
Since 2021, we have been a community hub for families and neighbors, offering classes, parties, special events & a cafe for anyone to enjoy.
If you’re coming to play, we highly recommend booking online to guarantee a spot to play, especially during inclement weather!
Walk-ins are welcome to visit our cafe anytime.
What We Do Here
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Play
At Glow Worm, we always focus on safe play that is based on Reggio Emilia & Montessori principles for kids age 6 and under. View photos of our space here. Be sure to book a session ahead of time to guarantee your family a spot.
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Classes & Parents Day Out
We offer weekly and monthly classes for kids, and Parents Day Out twice weekly. Learn more about our programs.
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Sip
Our cafe welcomes everyone. We have a robust menu of beverages, from drip coffee to lattes, to delicious teas and smoothies. Our bakery goods & paninis made fresh daily by our in house baker, Dara Staggers of Staggeringly Delicious. We proudly partner with Sunergos Coffee.
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Shop
Our retail shop offers both new and pre-loved mid-to-high end kids & maternity clothing. Learn more about our buy, sell & trade program, The Exchange, here.
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Party
Want to host a party or class at Glow Worm? We have a separate room for all occasions, and offer a beautiful space to host your event or class.
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Special Events
We have super fun special events throughout the year. Browse the event calendar.
Take a Photo Tour of Our Space
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Become a Member
We offer flexible monthly & annual membership tiers to accommodate all types of families.
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Host a Class or Workshop
Our community classroom is available to rent for $50 per hour, Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 4pm.
Upcoming events
Join us for an upcoming class, special event, or workshop, or for one of our parent support groups. We have something for everyone and are always adding fun new ways to enjoy Glow Worm!
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About Glow Worm
Glow Worm started in 2017 as a pop-up children’s clothing boutique, and as our customer base grew, so did the need for a space for parents and young kids in our community.