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Hello!
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I'm Deanna, wife to Andy and mama to Evelyn.
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My passion for connection and creating cherished moments brought our family to becoming the new owners of Mezanmi Play Cafe!
I have my bachelor's degree in Child and Family development, as I have always had a love for children and families and the connections they share. This combined with my love for coffee and hosting events created a dream to having a space to bring these passions to life!
My hope is that this continues to be a beautiful space for children to play and caregivers to connect, while creating memories that will last a lifetime.​
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Thank you for joining us on this journey and for all the love and support you bring!
Mezanmi: (may-zah-mee)
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Oh my goodness! I'm going to go crazy!
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Wow! I can't believe my eyes!
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Literal translation: My Friends
The name Mezanmi came from the previous owners (Renee and Craig) and it felt very aligned to keep this name and continue the dream they started. So their dream and now ours is that this will be a space where you can come for a change of scenery when you think you may go crazy if you spend one more minute in your house. It is my hope that you find a beautiful, comfortable space that welcomes you when you walk in and gives you that sigh of relief and breath of fresh air. And finally, Mezanmi should be a place for you to connect with others. In a world where many of our relationships happen behind a screen, Mezanmi is a place to build face to face relationships and encourage one another in one of the most difficult seasons of being a parent.
Our Philosophy
A Child's Work
Better Together
Zero to five is the most important and sensitive time period for brain development, and our space is designed specifically for the developing mind. Our environment was created for meaningful, imaginative play that supports motor, cognitive, language, and social development. We strongly encourage caregivers to follow their child’s lead, and watch the brain at work!
Parenting is hard, and should never take place in isolation. Mezanmi is as inviting to caregivers as it is to children and is designed to make everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and supported. Connection with other parents is inevitable and strongly encouraged! There is relaxed seating for adults, and a cafe and lounge for a coffee or snack break.
