Kids Empire Chicago Kedzie
3.6(465)3.6 out of 5 stars, 465 reviews Chicago, IL
About Kids Empire Chicago Kedzie
Kids Empire Chicago Kedzie offers unlimited, all-day indoor play, making it a robust option for energetic children (especially 5-8 year olds) to get thoroughly exhausted. The open floor plan is a significant advantage, allowing parents to easily monitor multiple children across different play zones. While general cleanliness and safety are noted, the standout feature appears to be the exceptional customer service from manager Ariana, particularly for admissions and birthday party planning.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking an all-day indoor activity to thoroughly tire out energetic children (especially 5-8 year olds).Parents with multiple children who benefit from an open layout for easy supervision.Birthday parties, particularly those valuing professional and easy coordination with staff.A convenient place for kids to burn energy when outdoor options are limited.**Excellent for 5-8 year olds**: These children found unlimited activities, were thoroughly entertained, and left exhausted.
Why families love it
- All-day admission allows for unlimited play, ensuring children are fully engaged and exhausted by the end of their visit.
- Manager Ariana consistently receives high praise for being helpful, kind, extremely knowledgeable, professional, and making guests feel valued and welcomed, especially for birthday party coordination.
- The open floor plan facilitates easy monitoring of children of varying ages playing in different areas.
- The space is described as clean and feeling safe.
- Children aged 5-8 years old found an abundance of activities and never ran out of things to do.
- All-day admission provides excellent value for extended play sessions.
Insider tips
- If bringing toddlers (under 4), be prepared for continuous supervision within the mazes due to potential hazards.
- Absolutely do NOT bring any outside food or drinks, including toddler snacks or juice boxes, as bags are checked and items will be confiscated or require you to return them to your car.
- Consider wearing socks, as some floor equipment is hard and can be uncomfortable for bare feet.
- Warn children about the 'super fast' pink slide if they are sensitive to high speeds.
- Instruct children using the roller slide to hold onto the sled to prevent falls.
- For birthday parties, manager Ariana is highly recommended for her professionalism and ease of process.
Good to know before you go
- If you have toddlers (under 4) who are prone to wandering or require less supervision in play structures.
- If your children have specific dietary needs that necessitate bringing outside food or drinks.
- If you wish to actively play with your older child (4 years and up) in the ball pit, as this is not permitted.
- If your child is easily startled or scared by very fast slides (e.g., the pink slide).
- Some parents feel the $19 admission price is high given the perceived amount of activities available.
- Crowds
- The open floor plan suggests it can accommodate a decent number of children without feeling overly cramped, as parents noted easy monitoring.
- Value
- General admission is $19 per child. While some find this price point high for the available activities, the all-day admission is frequently cited as a significant value proposition, making it a good investment for extended play.
- Food
- Strict 'no outside food' policy is enforced via bag checks.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Open floor plan allows parents to maintain visual contact with children across different play areas.
What parents say
"This is the place to take your kids for unlimited fun! I decided to purchase general admission tickets after speaking with the manager Ariana. She was so helpful, kind and extremely knowledgeable! She made my kids and I feel valued and welcomed. The price point is great especially since it’s all day admission. My kids (ages 5 - 8) never ran out of anything to do in the indoor playground. At the end of our stay they were exhausted (yay!) but very happy. We most definitely will be back!"
4 months ago
"My kids enjoyed theirself . I do feel like $19 is a lot & don’t have a lot to do in there. I do like that you can have all day access until they close . No outside food though & not much to chose from there but snacks."
4 months ago
"I wasn't sure what to expect coming here and I was pleasantly surprised! The open floor plan allows you to be able to monitor your children varying in ages that may be playing in different areas. The space was clean, felt safe and the staff was friendly and helpful. I have already referred many people!"
4 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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