Built for little hands and busy caregivers

We are parents, teachers, and designers who grew tired of handing tablets to kids only to find ad-riddled, overstimulating apps that demanded constant adult intervention.

The apps aimed at preschoolers either required reading skills children hadn't developed yet or buried every useful feature behind confusing menus. Sessions would end in tantrums because there was no built-in timer and no gentle way to transition away.

CalmPlay Minis was born from the belief that screen time doesn't have to be a source of stress. We set out to create a library of ultra-simple, short-form activities that kids navigate on their own while caregivers stay in control of what matters: difficulty, play time, and safety.

We exist to deliver trustworthy, low-effort screen time that keeps young kids engaged and caregivers confident. Every decision we make passes a simple test: does this make the experience calmer and easier?

We design for single-handed reality, because real life with a toddler rarely gives you two free hands. We earn every pixel, removing anything that doesn't help the next action. We make states unmistakable, so kids always know where they are.

Most importantly, we prefer prevention over instruction. Rather than warning a child about mistakes, we design layouts and constraints that reduce mistakes from the start.