Infant-Toddler Center
The Infant-Toddler Center (ITC) located in room 5-229 (click here for a virtual tour). It is a place to bring children, birth to 3 years of age, to play and explore. You and your child/children will find lots of age-appropriate toys for their developmental level and play abilities. Feel free to borrow these toys and use them with your child in his/her hospital room. Children must be supervised while playing in this space. The Infant Toddler Center is always open for play.

School Age Playroom
The Children’s Center playroom is located on unit 5A, room 5-283 (click here for a virtual tour). It is a place for pediatric patients and siblings, ages 3 and up, and parents, and visitors to participate in activities such as arts and crafts, food, medical play, music, and relaxation. Playroom programming is scheduled and facilitated by Child-Family Life staff and volunteers. Check the Child-Family Life calendar for hours and daily activities.

Teen  Room
The Teen Room (click here for a virtual tour) has been designed specifically for teenage patients and their visiting friends. Equipped with internet accessible computers, a stereo system, and a large screen tv/dvd combo, teens are able to hang out and socialize or sit and relax in a teen friendly environment. Board games, books/magazines, and electric guitars are also available for teens.

Child-Family Life hosts teen activities in the Teen Room, featuring free pizza, pop, and fun. Check the Child-Family Life calendar for upcoming events.

Child-Family Life Specialists provide support to teens through one-on-one interactions and/or group programs by increasing the overall understanding of illness, teaching positive coping skills, and providing activities. Teens are encouraged throughout their adjustment to the hospitalization experience with additional resources, including a free DVD/video library.