SHIFT Work + Play

02/17/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥...but what we love most is what’s behind them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When members tell us they’ve grown their businesses because of the connections they’ve made here…

When they share that they finally have real, focused work time during standard business hours…

When they describe SHIFT as community, childcare and workspace wrapped into one…

That’s the goal. Every single day.

SHIFT is Frederick's only coworking space designed especially for parents, with a staffed playroom for children while you work onsite.

If you’ve been wondering whether this model could work for you, come visit: https://calendly.com/shiftworkandplay/tour-shift-work-play

We’d love to show you around!

02/10/2026

Curious about SHE Pitch?!

This pitch competition was a significant part of our journey from idea stage to business reality. Whether you've got a back-of-the-envelope idea or a small business that's ready to scale, this competition requires you to dive deep into the details of your business plan and practice pitching to business experts and community members. It also provides great exposure to the Frederick community!

Register for this webinar to learn more: https://web.frederickchamber.org/atlas/events/she-pitch-webinar-288748/details

02/06/2026

02/05/2026

Just like this paper chain, our playroom sessions got a little longer—and we’re excited about it 💙

🕘 Morning Play: 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
🕧 Afternoon Play: 12:30–4:00 PM

Sessions are now 3.5 hours (up from 3!), with a shorter transition between AM and PM play. That means more time for kids to create and play—and a longer, smoother work window for parents.

We continue to offer AM & PM sessions Monday–Thursday, plus AM sessions on Fridays.

Curious to see how it all fits together? 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫!
https://calendly.com/shiftworkandplay/tour-shift-work-play

02/05/2026

Elizabeth Meza joined SHIFT last month as our new Playroom Manager, and we’re so glad she’s here 💙

Elizabeth (who goes by Ellie) holds an Associate Degree in Human Services and is working towards a future in social work. She brings a genuine love of connecting with people and a thoughtful, welcoming presence that kids and parents immediately feel.

Born and raised in Peru, Ellie takes pride in her cultural background and enjoys sharing her story. She's also enthusiastic about learning new skills and growing personally and professionally—just some of the many qualities that make her a wonderful fit for our playroom and SHIFT community!

Please join us in welcoming Ellie to SHIFT!

02/03/2026

Last month, we said a fond farewell to Maddi after 2.5 years as part of the SHIFT Work + Play team 💙

Maddi was a steady, thoughtful presence in our playroom, and we’re deeply grateful for the care and creativity she brought to our community. While her regular role has wrapped up, we’re glad she’ll still be joining us for occasional Parents’ Night Out events.

Stay tuned for our next post as we welcome our new Playroom Manager and share what’s ahead at SHIFT!

12/30/2025

📣📣📣 𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.

At SHIFT Work + Play, parents get 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 while their 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 just down the hall. It’s flexible, supportive, and built for real life with little ones.

If your 2026 goals include 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲, we’d love to welcome you to SHIFT. 🎯

Book your tour today: https://calendly.com/shiftworkandplay/tour-shift-work-play

12/10/2025

It’s a bittersweet month at SHIFT. Our wonderful Playroom Attendant, Maddi, is moving on to her next chapter in January, and while we are excited for her, we will truly miss her warmth, creativity, and the care she brought to every family who walked through our doors over the past 2.5 years.

As we wish her well, we’re also looking for the next great person to join our team. If you—or someone you know—love working with young children and want to be part of a supportive, family-focused community, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re now hiring a Playroom Attendant. Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/job/playroom-attendant-d6d596a2d63ec408

12/08/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐬’ 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭!🎉

A huge thank you to our incredible vendors and every single person who came out to shop, support, and celebrate with us. You helped make our very first Holiday Mamas’ Market such a joyful, successful event and we’re so grateful.

Seeing our space filled with talented makers, small business owners, and families was truly magical. 💛

We hope this will become an annual tradition at SHIFT Work + Play and we look forward to growing it with you!