About Us

welcome! I'm so glad youre here!

I am Ms. Gina, the founder of the Playseum. I'm a wife, mother of four, and grandmother of two, who deeply cares about people, and if you look around I'm sure you'll notice my love for stories, music, yummy treats, antiques, friendly animals, and all things crafting and creativity too!

In 2006, I was filled with a dream to create an environment that would rescue the imaginations of children while giving parents an opportunity to answer the cry of every child’s heart to just be with them. In a world filled with anxiety, chaos, and darkness, families need a source of light. A place to imagine good instead of evil, to expect beauty instead of horror and experience love instead of fear. I believe we can create and dream our way to a better future if only our imaginations are focused on good!

‍No matter how many children you have, or what stage of parenthood you are in, whether this is a once a year treat or part of your weekly routine, we look forward to serving your family at the Playseum. My hope is that we can be your go-to venue outside of your home for quality play and quality time, a place where your family is strengthened, filled with joy, and leaves with the best of memories.

‍Since you're here, I want to thank you for your patronage of the Playseum, when you support us, you are not only supporting a local, family business but helping us to support the rescue and redemption of children around the world who have been born into some of the worst circumstances.We could not do what we do without you!
Sincerely,

Ms. Gina
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Founder and DesignerBe With Me Playseum LLC

Learn how the Playseum got started!

Our vision

Vision

Kids Create, Parents relate.

Kids Create, Parents Relate. We are here to rescue the imaginations of children and connect the heart of the child to the parent, and the heart of the parent to the child through quality play.

Our Mission

Mission

Come In and Play, Help a Child Far Away

Come in and Play, Help a Child Far Away.
We exist to support the rescue and redemption of children who have been abused, abandoned, or trafficked around the world.

Myanmar, Thailand, and Brazil

In these nations we partner with Life Impact International whose mission is to prevent, rescue, and heal trafficking victims through feeding programs, vocational training, exploitation investigations, and sustainable safe-housing projects that rescue, house educate and provide loving parents for children through adulthood. If you would like to support them directly, please click here!

India

In India we sponsor people and organizations that rescue, house educate and provide loving parents for orphans and at-risk children.

Africa and South America

In various locations across Africa and South America we have sponsored the construction and maintenance of water wells that provide people with a necessity that we so easily take for granted.

China

In China, we collaborate with educators to help the left-behind children. In 2016, we were able to take a team to Chengdu, China and help open their first children's museum.

meet Ms. Ginas family & Biggest Supporters

Ms. Ashlen

General Manager, Columbia

For Ms. Ashlen it is all about serving people. With a gift for empathy and customer service, Ms. Ashlen is amazing at making each person feel loved and listened to and she does her job with excellence. Ms. Ashlen has also been working at the Playseum for the last 15 years along with her sister but loves remaining on the floor and interacting with new people every day! Her favorite place to be is in the Pet Shop with customers showing off our beloved pets and engaging the hearts and minds of children and parents throughout the Playseum. Beyond being a store manager, Ashlen also puts her experience to use as the Playseum's Training Coordinator.

Ms. Ianna

HR and Operations

For Ms. Ianna it is all about impact.
She is so excited to help build a company that serves in love and provides a place for families to be encouraged and strengthened in their relationships with one another. However much she loves what we do in-store, making a difference in the lives of children around the world who have no hope captivates her heart and makes even the toughest days worthwhile. She enjoys serving the team and working with Ms. Gina, her mother, to make the Playseum the best it can be! After 15 years working in every role imaginable, she is still here dedicated to giving it her all each and every day.

Mr. Alex

Investor & Consultant

As Ms. Gina's only son, Alex made sure to never let boys be forgotten with everything from knight costumes to fire stations iconic to every Playseum. Taking on the entrepreneurial spirit, Alex began his own business at nine years old called Framed Bouquets, framing artful designs of preserved flowers, the same medium Ms. Gina worked in for her first business in the 1990s. Eager to support his mother's dream, Alex has invested in the Playseum many times with money he earned from his own business. He is currently studying finance in hopes of helping small business owners like his mom excel at business beyond their means. Check out his work here!

Ms. Nisha

Global Missions

Although Ms. Gina's eldest daughter, Ms. Nisha, no longer works at the Playseum, she still actively fund-raises and volunteers (and paints murals) around the world in support of our mission to rescue and redeem children who have been abused, abandoned, or trafficked since 2010. Most recently her summers have been spent in Brazil with Life Impact International's trafficking prevention projects, in part supported by the Playseum! Check out some of her murals here.

Ms. Autumn (Ms. Gina's Daughter in Law)

Easton Supervisor

Ms. Autumn, has been with us at the Playseum since she was old enough to get a job! We love whenever she is able to come in and serve customers with such energy and warmth distinct to her. Although we wish she could be in store every day, she has now taken the role of full-time mom to Ms. Gina and Mr. Jason's adorable grandson and remains on the team as an On-Call Supervisor and Part Time Bookkeeper.

Mr. Jason

Ms Gina's Husband

Ms. Gina could not do any of what she does without her amazing husband, Mr. Jason! Besides coming up with the name and daily support, since the beginning he has reminded her to focus on what's important and serve others well, as he does in his own job outside the Playseum each day. They have both contributed to the incredible work ethic, integrity, and passion in their children to change the world one life at a time that has expanded to the rest of the Playseum Team!

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