A reason to play
Purposeful play for children six and under, with admissions and memberships that support ongoing family relationships.
Lead investor secured. Join the next chapter.
A new place
in family life.
A little play. A great café. A reason to come back.
Our founders started the journey. Our lead investor is on board. Come build something amazing with us.
Brea Mall · Orange County, California
Flagship open since December 2025
Flagship open since December 2025
Real space. Real family experiences.
Lead investor on board
Approximately 6,000 sq. ft.
Play + café + celebrations
Founder-led in Southern California
The capital journey
We started it.
We’re building it together.
A founder-backed beginning. A lead investor alongside us. An invitation to help take Check N’ Play further.
- 01 / Founder conviction
Our founders
went first.Our founders invested significant personal capital, time, and energy to bring Check N’ Play to life. That commitment created an operating flagship at Brea Mall and a place families can return to, again and again.
Significant founder capital invested - 02 / Shared momentum
Our lead investor
is on board.Our first $100,000 lead investment is secured. We’re excited to welcome our lead investor to the Check N’ Play family and build on this milestone together.
Lead investment secured - 03 / The next chapter
Let’s go further.
Together.Now we’re inviting additional investors to build on our lead investor’s involvement, accelerate Check N’ Play’s growth, and help turn a standout flagship into an extraordinary family brand. Join the fun—let’s build something amazing.
01 / The experience
Designed for the kids.
Considered for the grown-ups.
Families need places where being together feels easy. We combine the draw of play with the comfort of a café and the occasions that bring people back.
A place to stay awhile
Coffee, food and a welcoming place for conversation. Hospitality serves families and café guests throughout the day.
An occasion to return
Birthday parties, private events and enrichment create more reasons to visit—and more ways to engage with the brand.
One destination. Several ways to build a family relationship.Explore the customer experience
02 / Tangible progress
An operating business.
A starting point we can build on.
The Brea flagship has moved the concept from an idea to a real customer experience. The work now is to turn that foundation into stronger, more consistent operating performance.
$78,790 in reported September revenue.
$513,003 in reported revenue through September 2026.
Our first lead investor is on board for the next chapter.
Revenue figures are based on management-provided, unaudited financial reports through September 2026. Check N’ Play is still operating at a loss as we work to grow revenue and strengthen our Brea flagship. Future results are not guaranteed.
Beyond a single visit
Multiple ways to earn.
One connected experience.
- 01Play admissions
- 02Memberships
- 03Café
- 04Parties & private events
- 05Merchandise
- 06Enrichment & programming Growth initiative
03 / The next chapter
Make the flagship stronger.
Let the next locations follow.
Our immediate focus is Brea: more productive use of the space, more repeat engagement, and better cash performance. Expansion should follow evidence of a model that works.
Build more reasons to return
Grow repeat visits through play, memberships, celebrations, café visits, and educational programming.
Strengthen our flagship
Focus on revenue growth and operating discipline at Brea Mall while developing a repeatable operating model.
Grow with the right partners
Bring together investors and thoughtful partners who share our vision for a modern family third place.
A lead investor. A shared ambition.
With our lead investor in place, we’re welcoming others who see the potential in a new kind of family destination. Additional capital supports execution and working capital at Brea, while preparing for disciplined growth. Current round materials are available by request.
04 / From the founders
Stay close to
the story.
A current view of what we’ve accomplished, what we’re working on, and where we’re headed.
Updated October 14, 2026A lead investor. A new chapter. An invitation to join us.
Our founders committed significant capital to turn an idea into Check N’ Play’s Brea Mall flagship. Today, we’re celebrating the next milestone: our first $100,000 lead investment is secured.
We’re thrilled to welcome our lead investor to the Check N’ Play family. Their involvement gives us momentum as we continue building a business that brings families together through play, connection, and everyday experiences.
If you’ve followed our journey, expressed interest before, or simply believe families deserve better places to spend time together, we’d love to reconnect. Join the fun and help us build something amazing.
This is where our attention is going:
- Grow repeat visits and the community around our Brea flagship.
- Develop celebrations, café visits, and educational programming.
- Welcome aligned investors and partners for our next stage.
Steffanie & ChrisFounders, Check N’ Play
Built by parents. Led by founders.
Personal conviction.
A hands-on commitment.
We’re parents building a place we wanted for our own family—and doing the work to make it a lasting business.
Steffanie NajeraFounder & Chief Executive Officer
Chris NajeraCo-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Our lead investor is on board. You could be next.
Join the fun.
Build something amazing.
Help shape the next chapter of Check N’ Play. Request the current investor materials, meet the founders, or come experience the Brea flagship.