Working from home with kids? Discover the best childfriendly spots in Amsterdam where your kids can play while you get work done
Working from home with kids sounds efficient on paper, but in reality it’s usually a juggling act of open laptops, half-finished drawings and cold brews that aren’t cold anymore. Still, you don’t need to call in the grandparents or save all your deadlines for after bedtime. Luckily,
Amsterdam has a few spots that truly get it — cafés, creative hubs and play cafés where you can actually get things done while the kids paint, build or play nearby. No babysitter? No problem. These are the best work-with-your-kid places in town.
Coffee + Kids
This café gets it. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, Coffee + Kids transforms into a calm haven for parents. While you sip good coffee and focus without interruptions, little ones (ages 1.5 to 4) are cared for by experienced nannies in the room next door.
Think: crafting, building, singing, and (with permission) a visit to the nearby playground.
You’re welcome to bring your own snacks, but bread and toppings are also available on-site. You can book a 3- or 4-hour session, plenty of time to clear your head or get some serious work done.
independent play based on Montessori principles. The space is filled with materials that invite kids to explore, sort, build, and create.
You’re welcome to join in or sit quietly at a table in the café while your child does their own thing.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 AM. Live music, movement, dancing, and instruments. Easygoing, energetic, and always a cheerful start to the day.
WOW Family Center
A bright, quiet spot in De Pijp where kids can enjoy free play in the play corner any day between 09:00 and 17:00, while you work with coffee and laptop in the café. A true win-win.
Besides the popular Art Club and the creative Play with Art after-school club on Wednesdays (14:30–17:00), WOW is more than just a hub for budding artists. Curious movers and mini explorers will also feel right at home here.
Self Defense (ages 4–6) Tuesdays
A playful, child-friendly class where kids learn to move, set boundaries, and grow in confidence.
Ballet (ages 2–6) Thursdays
Full of movement, simple choreographies, and gentle confidence building.
Mini Professors (ages 4–7) Saturdays
For curious kids who love asking questions. Experiments, science, and wonder guaranteed
Want to discover more places like these? Head over to playtix to find even more children’s activities in and around Amsterdam. Easily filter by age and interest, so you can quickly find what fits your family, for birthdays, snowy days, after-school fun, or anytime you want something that works for everyone.