2025: Long Islanders Voted More Than Play Best Mommy and Me Classes!
More Than Play
1282 Hicksville Road, Seaford
(516) 804-4837 – morethanplayli.com
More Than Play is mom-owned and operated by co-founders Lisamarie and Amanda, who are licensed speech-language pathologists. They are passionate and dedicated to providing an evidence-based approach to learning through play. Their team plays with purpose by offering “adult and me” classes led by licensed and certified therapists and educators in a custom-designed play space with language development and cooperative play in mind. Their play space and classroom were intentionally designed to limit overstimulation for both children and adults. Lisamarie and Amanda were inspired by the desire for community support while raising little ones. Having 10 years of experience working with children and alongside parents as speech-language pathologists, they recognize the importance of a parent’s role in engaging their children in play and promoting an elevated, language-rich environment.
2024: Long Island Voted More Than Play Best Mommy and Me Classes!
More Than Play
1282 Hicksville Rd, Seaford
(516) 804-4837 – morethanplayli.com
More Than Play stands out as Long Island’s top destination for mommy and me classes, elevating the learning experience for both children and adults. Co-founded by licensed speech language pathologists Lisamarie Messano and Amanda Kiefel, this venture is more than just a play space – it’s a passion project-turned-necessity. The founders, with a combined 20 years of experience, channel their expertise into “adult & me” classes, ensuring an evidence-based approach to learning through play. The intentional design of their play space and classroom minimizes overwhelm, fostering a conducive environment for language development and cooperative play. More Than Play’s journey, born in May 2021, evolved from pioneering language and play-based classes to a dedicated space in 2022.
