If you’re searching for a play experience where your child can squish, splash, explore and grow — all while being wrapped in warmth, creativity and developmental purpose — Messy Playhouse Co in Victoria Park is your next must-visit. Run by experienced teachers Talya and Jess, this is not your average messy play session — it’s a thoughtfully designed, play-based learning experience where every bubble, blob and brushstroke supports your child’s natural development.
Warmth, Wonder and Welcome
From the moment you step into the Victoria Park Community Centre, it’s clear that Messy Playhouse Co is something special. There’s a genuine sense of care in every detail — from personalised name tags and gentle greetings, to the calm, open-ended layout that invites curiosity without overwhelm.
Talya and Jess, always in their signature denim overalls, welcome each child with warmth and enthusiasm. Whether they’re crawling, tiptoeing or stomping in with confidence, every child is met where they’re at — seen, celebrated and supported by Talya and Jess. What makes Messy Playhouse Co stand out is that Talya and Jess aren’t just there to supervise — they’re right in the mix, playing, encouraging and noticing what makes each child light up.
Play with Purpose
This isn’t just messy play for the sake of it. As teachers, Talya and Jess understand how deeply children learn through play. Each station is thoughtfully planned around early developmental goals, including cognitive, fine motor, social-emotional and language skills — all within the framework of play schemas.
Their educator lens ensures that no schema is overlooked — every texture, tool and tray is chosen to spark interest, support milestones and encourage confidence. Whether your child is into transporting, enveloping, trajectory play or rotation, there’s something here to spark their interest.
Sessions feature an incredible array of textures, colours and materials — from soft, scented playdoughs to crunchy cereals, fizzy mixtures and gooey mud trays — ensuring that every little explorer finds something to connect with.
The layout is deliberately open and inviting, with indoor and outdoor stations that support all weather play. And within a single session, you’ll find opportunities to:
- Mix and pour
- Scoop and sprinkle
- Build and break down
- Create and pretend
- Explore sound, texture, colour and pattern
This variety means all kinds of little personalities are supported — from the boldly curious to the quietly cautious.
What the Sessions Are Like
Held on Saturday mornings during the school term (with weekday sessions in the works), each 60-minute session is themed to inspire imaginations. Some of our favourites:
Into the Wild
A safari of sensory stations — muddy chocolate watering holes, animal tracks, and jungle slime. Kai spent ages stomping through the vibrant colours and varied textures, roaring like a lion!
Mother’s Day Special
A gentle, love-filled experience with playdough decorated in beautiful florals, heavenly tea-scented water play, a photo wall, and precious handmade keepsakes. Thoughtful touches made it feel like a gift for both kids and their grown-ups.
Kids in the Kitchen
Fizzy, oozing hot chocolate, cereal scooping (and tasting), playdough pizzas with real herbs and cupcake creation stations — a full sensory feast and an open invitation to imaginative role play.
Each session includes:
- Open-ended, interactive play stations
- Taste-safe, natural ingredients
- Soothing music to support a calm and welcoming environment
- A gentle goodbye song and bubbles to ease transition from play to home
- A themed sticker as a parting gift, plus a warm goodbye from Talya and Jess
There are even water buckets and tea towels for quick clean-ups — a little touch that shows just how parent-aware this setup is.
The Space
Sessions are held at the Victoria Park Community Centre — a family-friendly venue with flexible indoor/outdoor areas. You’ll find:
- Shaded undercover space
- A fenced outdoor area with a playground in view for safe movement breaks
- Free on-site parking
- Accessible toilets and a change table
- Pram-friendly entry and space to park them
This thoughtful environment means families can relax, knowing everything has been considered.
Why Messy Play Matters
At Messy Playhouse Co, the team is inspired by the words of Kay Redfield Jamison: “Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” That belief is woven through every session.
Messy play helps children:
- Strengthen fine motor skills
- Explore cause and effect
- Build focus and confidence
- Express creativity
- Engage in social learning
And most importantly, it lets them be kids — free to explore without fear of getting dirty or doing it ‘wrong’.
Good to Know
- Bookings: Sessions can be booked casually or as part of a discounted term pass. Sibling discounts available.
- Birthday parties: They offer customised birthday packages complete with full setup, tailored play stations and friendly team members to run the session.
- Pop-ups & holiday programs: Look out for special events at Rayment Park and beyond, including All Stars for Autism sessions that reflect Talya and Jess’s passion for inclusion.
Final Thoughts
Messy Playhouse Co isn’t just another messy play business. It’s a heart-centred, thoughtfully created experience led by teachers who know that real learning happens when children are trusted to explore, create and follow their joy.
We’ve returned again and again — not just for the joy, but for the connection, learning and warmth that lingers long after the mess is washed away.
If you’re ready to embrace the mess and let your little one’s imagination run free, Messy Playhouse Co is ready to welcome you.
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Adriana Turk is a Melbourne-born mum raising her adventurous two-year-old in Perth, her new home. A teacher with a passion for play-based learning, Adriana shares her journey through Perth Toddler Adventures, an Instagram account dedicated to budget-friendly outings, natural playgrounds, and hands-on activities for little ones. With a focus on creating magical everyday moments and connecting with Perth parents, Adriana blends her teaching expertise and love for adventure to inspire families to embrace learning through play and discovery.
