Organizational Spotlight: Pretend City Children’s Museum | Partner with My Family ID Today!

Imagine a family stepping into a world where everyday activities transform into extraordinary learning adventures. At Pretend City Children’s Museum, children navigate a mini-city full of hands-on learning stations, discovering how banks, grocery stores, hospitals, and community spaces operate, all while developing critical social, emotional, and cognitive skills. For families, these experiences are both joyful and educational, but parents also want assurance that their children are safe as they explore. That’s where My Family ID’s tools, including secure digital profiles for children, can provide peace of mind and proactive readiness in any situation.

“The work Pretend City is doing to cultivate curiosity, independence, and real-world skills in children is incredible. Pretend City’s hands-on learning approach empowers families to let kids explore safely, preparing kids and caregivers for the real world with essential guardrails to ensure they are always secure,” said Detective Chuck Still (Ret.), Founder.

This is why organizations like Pretend City are far more than run-of-the-mill educational spaces. These groups serve as community partners in fostering growth, resilience, and preparedness in children, and we are proud to highlight their innovative approach.

Who Does Pretend City Serve?

Pretend City Children’s Museum serves children from infants through elementary age and the families, educators, and caregivers responsible for guiding their learning. Their interactive environments are designed to help children:

• Build social and emotional intelligence through role-playing community interactions.

• Develop practical life skills like banking, grocery shopping, and communication in safe, simulated settings.

• Explore STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) through hands-on exhibits.

• Engage children with special needs through adaptive programs, ensuring that learning and play are accessible to all.

In addition, Pretend City Children’s Museum works closely with schools, early childhood programs, and community organizations to expand access to experiential learning and ensure children from diverse backgrounds can benefit from its educational programming.

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What Does Pretend City Do?

Founded in 2009, the Pretend City Children’s Museum is a nonprofit children’s museum “designed for children to learn how the world works while engaging their curiosities and imaginations” through a child-size interconnected city.  

Pretend City Children’s Museum balances a rich educational learning experience with limitless fun, where children can try on real-world roles, let their creativity shine, foster curiosity, and enjoy lifelong learning through interactive experiences. 

Key initiatives include:

• Mini-City Learning Stations – Fully immersive environments like grocery stores, police stations, and clinics that allow children to role-play adult responsibilities.

• Early Childhood and School Programs – Field trips, workshops, and STEAM-based curriculum support both formal and informal learning.

• Community Partnerships – Collaboration with educators, nonprofits, and local businesses to provide access to children who might not otherwise have these experiences.

• Accessibility Programs – Resources and specialized programming for children with disabilities, ensuring that all children can explore and learn safely.

Pretend City has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and families, equipping the next generation with skills, confidence, and real-world knowledge.

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Why We Are Proud to Endorse Pretend City

At My Family ID, we believe preparation, education, and safety go hand in hand. Pretend City helps children learn how to navigate real-world scenarios in a safe environment with skills that translate to confidence and independence in daily life. 

My Family ID complements this mission by providing families with digital identification tools for children, ensuring that caregivers can respond quickly if a child becomes separated or an emergency arises.

“Pretend City’s commitment to interactive, experiential learning is remarkable. Pretend City’s skill-building programs help families embrace exploration with confidence in a controlled environment, giving families the peace of mind they deserve," said Still.

Together, Pretend City and My Family ID represent proactive education and protection, giving children the freedom to explore and families the peace of mind they deserve.

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Partner with My Family ID to Support Learning, Safety, and Peace of Mind

First and foremost, we strongly encourage you to view upcoming events at Pretend City Children’s Museum, make a donation, volunteer, or attend a one-hour complimentary tour and continental breakfast to see for yourself the unique early childhood education experience through the joy of play that this organization offers.  

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or community organization, partnering with My Family ID ensures children can explore, learn, and grow safely by providing you with the tool you need to ensure your child’s safety is always at your fingertips, providing more independence. By connecting with innovative learning institutions like Pretend City Children’s Museum, families gain educational enrichment and proactive safety measures.

Partner with My Family ID today to join us in supporting child development, safe exploration, and family empowerment because every child deserves a world where learning and safety go hand in hand.