A Lazy Guide to Taipei’s 23 Free Parent-Child Centers, Plus Tons of Movement & Parenting Classes

Text & Photos /Miss Wenwen and the Kids

13 Free Indoor Parent-Child Centers in Taipei’s 13 Districts – Explore Them All via MRT!! Wenwen thought the Beitou Parent-Child Center near her home was already super fun~ But these government-run, privately operated Taipei City Parent-Child Centers are planned by different organizations, each with its own unique theme. Sometimes she also wants to take her little one somewhere new and experience other district centers.

Moreover, parent-child centers offer not just play spaces but also a wide range of activities (some require advance registration), such as parent-child movement sessions, parent-child kitchens, parent-child theater, birthday parties, traditional one-year-old ceremonies, baby sign language, baby massage… There are even outdoor activities held outside the center~ Plus, there are parenting lectures and guidance sessions for parents, including even belly dancing and prenatal yoga.. (Most of the above activities are free… or may have a small material fee) Parent-child centers aren’t just places for little ones to play—they’re also great resources for parents!!

All 13 centers are closed on Mondays, with additional unscheduled cleaning or closure days. Entry is available via online reservation or walk-in (capacity varies by venue size), but reserving online in advance “guarantees” entry (though if you’re more than 15 minutes late, your spot may be given to waitlisted guests and cannot be held~)

At the end of the article, you’ll find reservation websites for all 13 centers’ spaces and activities—kids from other cities or abroad can also apply. Except for Wanhua Parent-Child Center, which is really too far to walk to (we recommend taking a bus or taxi), most centers are easily reachable by MRT and a short walk—super convenient!! Below is a list of the nearest MRT stations and exits for each center, ranked from closest to farthest walking distance after exiting the station~

【Beitou Parent-Child Center】
Address: No. 22, Guangming Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City
Phone: 02-28983217
Nearest MRT Station: Beitou Station (Red Line, Tamsui-Xiangshan) – about a 1-minute walk

Detailed Introduction --> ♥ First Visit & Returning to Beitou Parent-Child Center – A Huge Treehouse Space and Parent-Child Kitchen to Freely Unleash Energy

【Neihu Parent-Child Center】
Address: 2F, No. 659, Section 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City (Exit ?X? Neck)
Phone: 02-77097990
Nearest MRT Station: Neihu Station, Exit 1 (Brown Line, Wenhu Line) – about a 2-minute walk

【Zhongshan Parent-Child Center】
Address: No. 1, Yumen St., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City
Phone: 02-2598-0657
Nearest MRT Station: Yuanshan Station, Exit 1 (Red Line, Tamsui-Xiangshan) – about a 5-minute walk

Detailed Introduction --> 'd【Zhongshan Parent-Child Center】Resident Children’s Theater Troupe, Nearby Attractions, Dining & Top-Notch Parent-Child Facilities – Let the Kids Play All Day Long!!

【Shilin Parent-Child Center】
Address: 1F, No. 130, Jihhe Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City
Phone: (02)2883-0262
Nearest MRT Station: Chientan Station, Exit 2 (Red Line, Tamsui-Xiangshan) – about a 6-minute walk

Detailed Introduction--> 'd【Shilin Parent-Child Center】Drive Little Cars & Learn Traffic Rules – Taipei’s Free Indoor Parent-Child Play Space

【Nangang Parent-Child Center】
Address: 1F & 2F, No. 768-1, Section 4, Bade Rd., Nangang Dist., Taipei City
Phone: 02-26533310
Nearest MRT station:

1. Exit 5 of MRT Songshan Station (Songshan-Xindian Green Line), about a 10-minute walk
2. Exit at the East Gate of Songshan Railway Station, about a 10-minute walk

[Da’an Parent-Child Museum]"The dinosaur photo at the Taipei Public Library was taken at Da’an Parent-Child Museum"
Address: 1F–3F, No. 10, Lane 246, Yanji St., Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-23254399
Nearest MRT station: Exit 5 of MRT Xinyi-Anhe Station (Tamsui-Xiangshan Red Line), about a 10-minute walk

Detailed introduction --> [Da’an Parent-Child Museum] features scarf-blowing activities, LED light walls, and focuses on natural science, Montessori education, and art creation. It also offers indoor sand and water play.

[Datong Parent-Child Museum]
Address: No. 2-16, Liangzhou St., Datong District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-25571403

Nearest MRT station:

1. Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station (with elevator) (Zhonghe-Xinlu Orange Line), about a 10-minute walk
2. Exit 1 of MRT Minquan West Rd. Station (Tamsui-Xiangshan Red Line / Zhonghe-Xinlu Orange Line), about a 10-minute walk

[Xinyi Parent-Child Museum]
Address: 11049, No. 50, Songqin St., Xinyi District, Taipei City, Building A (adjacent to Xinyi Civic Center / Sishisan South Village)
Phone: 02-2720-2555 ext. 9

Nearest MRT station: Exit 2 (nearest) or Exit 3 (with elevator) of MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station (Tamsui-Xiangshan Red Line), about a 10-minute walk

[Zhongzheng Parent-Child Museum]
Address: 3F, No. 17, Section 1, Ren’ai Rd., Taipei City
Phone: (02)23516730
Nearest MRT station:

1. Exit 3 of MRT Shandao Temple Station (Ban-Nan Blue Line), about a 15-minute walk.
2. Exit 2 of MRT NTU Hospital Station (Tamsui-Xiangshan Red Line), about a 15-minute walk.

[131 FUN心玩 Parent-Child Museum]
Address: 1F, No. 131, Sanyuan St., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2332-6131
Nearest MRT station:

1. Exit 1 of MRT Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Station (Tamsui-Xiangshan Red Line), about a 19-minute walk.
2. Exit 8 of Guting MRT Station (Songshan-Xindian Line & Zhonghe-Xinlu Line), a 15-minute walk away.
3. Xiaonanmen Station (Songshan-Xindian Green Line), a 15-minute walk

[Songshan Parent-Child Center]
Address: 3F, No. 163-1, Section 5, Minsheng E. Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City
Phone: (02)2748-6008 ext. 2
Nearest MRT station: Exit 1 of Nanjing Sanmin Station (with elevator) (Songshan-Xindian Green Line), a 20-minute walk or transfer to bus

[Wenshan Parent-Child Center]
Address: 2F, No. 177, Section 1, Muzha Rd., Wenshan Dist., Taipei City (enter via RT-Mart glass doors and go up to the 2nd floor)
Phone: 2236-5186, 2236-5286

Nearest MRT station: Dapinglin Station (Songshan-Xindian Green Line), a 20-minute walk or transfer to bus

[Wanhua Parent-Child Center]<-- 邻近无捷运可步行抵达
Address: 2F, No. 199, Shuiyuan Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City (inside Youth Park; for drivers, set navigation to Youth Park Golf Course underground parking)
Phone: 02-23047468
Nearest MRT stations: Longshan Temple Station, Xiaonanmen Station, or Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Station; transfer to taxi (estimated fare NT$100–130). To transfer by bus, based on Wenwen’s experience, take bus 20, 223, 212, or 12 from Ximen Station—the bus stops are closer to the MRT, some even have low-floor buses suitable for strollers—but the bus ride takes about 30 minutes. Please evaluate your time accordingly, moms. The Wanhua Parent-Child Center has a large space, plus the playground and swimming pool at Youth Park—perfect for a full day of fun.

The walking time from the parent-child centers to the MRT stations does not include elevator wait times, red lights, or other road conditions. Times are roughly estimated via Google and adjusted based on Wenwen’s personal experience, but moms should still assess their own stamina and other factors (e.g., those with strollers may need to use exits with elevators).

Also, here’s a brief summary of the parent-child center usage rules: children aged 6 or younger (before entering 1st grade elementary school, not including 1st grade) are eligible to enter. Children who have turned 6 but haven’t started elementary school are also allowed in (subject to ID verification).

Parent-Child Center Operating Hours:
Tuesday to Friday: First session 9:30–12:00, second session 14:00–17:00;
Saturday to Sunday: First session 9:30–11:00, second session 13:00–14:30, third session 15:30–17:00
Entry is not permitted within 30 minutes before closing to maintain play quality for children;
Closed: Mondays (every week) and public holidays as announced by the government (not equivalent to national holidays!)

For booking space at the parent-child centers, spaces can be reserved online or secured by queuing on-site. The booking webpage for the 13 Taipei Parent-Child Centers is:

(For playtime) Space reservation →Parent-Child Center reservation webpage　
(For activities or classes) Activity reservation →Parent-Child Center reservation webpage
For more detailed usage rules, please refer to theParent-Child Center official websiteas the authoritative source.

Below is Appendix: Transportation info for 10 parenting-friendly parks (community-based)

Although the parenting-friendly spaces in Taipei City may not be as large as children's activity centers, they are fully equipped with play areas and a variety of parent-child activities: parent-child kitchens, arts and crafts, storytelling... and more exciting options are all available here too. Currently, there is no unified reservation website for these friendly spaces—you'll need to make inquiries and book at each location individually. Public holidays vary by site, and the closure days listed below have been confirmed by Wenwen through phone calls to each venue. However, there may be unscheduled disinfection days or temporary closures, so please refer to the official websites or social media pages for the most accurate information!

Yier Little Hands Activity House (Closed on Fridays and Saturdays)

Opening Hours: Every day from Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Address: 1F, No. 17 & 19, Lane 71, Section 1, Shipai Road, Beitou District, Taipei City
Nearest MRT Station: Shipai Station (Tamsui Line, Red Line), about a 10-minute walk
Phone Reservation: (02) 2822-1121

Detailed Introduction --> 'Free Parenting-Friendly Space - 【Yier Little Hands Activity House】Hands-on Educational Toys - A Small but Wonderful Indoor Parent-Child Attraction

Yangming Baby Wonderland (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Opening Hours: Every day from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Address: 2F, No. 110, Lane 109, Dexing East Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2834-0816 / 0963-761911
★Official Facebook Page:Yangming Baby Wonderland

Little Owl Playhouse (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Opening Hours: Every day from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Address: 1F, No. 1, Lane 53, Yusheng Street, Shilin District, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2836-0200
★Official Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/owl0200/

Wenshan Baby Wonderland (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Opening Hours: Every day from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Address: 1F, No. 97, Wan’an Street, Wenshan District, Taipei City 116
Phone: 02-22306651
★Official Facebook Page:Wenshan Baby Wonderland

Kiss Kiss Baby Friendly Space (Closed on Mondays and Thursdays)

Shunxing Community - Kiss Kiss Baby Parenting-Friendly Space
Opening Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Address: 1F, No. 14, Lane 165, Section 4, Xinglong Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 2939-5932
Website Introduction:https://www.facebook.com/sxfj07

Kids Care Parenting-Friendly Playroom (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Opening Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturdays — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address: No. 84, Section 2, Wanmei Street, Wenshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 2362-3022 ext. 7207 (Teacher Zheng)
★ Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/llckidscare

(Newly opened on 2017.09.15) Kids Care Parenting-Friendly Playroom – Heping Branch (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address: 2nd Floor, No. 15, Lane 11, Section 3, Xinsheng South Road, Taipei City
Phone: 2362-3022 ext. 8220 (Teachers LULU and Dingding)
★ Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/llckcnew/

Doll Art Exploration House (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address: 3rd Floor, No. 15, Longjiang Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City 104
Phone: 02-2740-0040
★ Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/babyhouse

Little Angels Story & Play House (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address: No. 4, Lane 11, Alley 80, Section 4, Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City (1st Floor)
Phone: (02) 2713-1492 ext. 203
★ Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/angelstoryhouse

Little Sprout Parent-Child Creative House (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Address: No. 53, Lane 189, Kangning Road, Neihu District, Taipei City (1st Floor)
Phone: (02)2632-5808
★ Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/Anglecreatehouse.bean/