About

K Peas Place is an indoor playground in Tampa dedicated to creating a safe and fun playground for kids and caregivers. Our 3,000 square foot ft facility in the Westchase area of Tampa is an enriching environment to connect, play and celebrate time together.

Focus on Fun

At K Peas Place, the focus is on fun. The activities available at our indoor playground are there for caregivers and kids to engage in fun activities with each other and new found friends. Although fun is the focus, your kids will learn and grow. Developmentally appropriate activities ensure that the fun has a positive impact on growth.

At K Peas Place, we gently guide this process with our activities and interactions with each family.

Welcome to the Family.

Get to know us.

Karen Gliddon – Owner and Teacher

Karen Gliddon, also known as Miss Karen, has dedicated her life to the betterment of children and families. She has worked with children with visual impairments and special needs at the Watson Center in Largo, Florida, pediatric oncology patients through the 1 Voice Foundation and The Children’s Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida and hosts weekly community classes offering music enrichment for children ages 0-7 yrs. with their caregivers in Westchase, Oldsmar, Clearwater, Dunedin, Florida, as well as Pinellas and Hillsborough County Libraries and Preschools.

Karen passionately shares her skills to connect, ignite, and engage children with her delightful and charismatic personality. She has a deep understanding of all areas of early childhood development: social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual.

Karen holds a BA in psychology from USF, a CDA certificate from Pinellas Technical College, is Infant & Adult CPR Certified, and an independent Licensed Music with Mar. Instructor. She has her Level 2 Safe Environment Training and Background Check. Karen also is the director of Paul’s Project and the Director of TOTS: Together Oncology Toddlers program under the 1Voice Foundation 501C3, an organization that supports pediatric Oncology families in the Tampa Bay Area.

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Miss Karen is the mother of three and is celebrating 25 years of marriage to her best friend and soul mate, Mathew.

MISS KAREN IN THE NEWS

Julie Miller – Speech and Language Development, Ambassador

Hi, I’m Julie Miller, M.A. CCC-SLP.

My background: I received my Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology and Communication Disorders from the University of Florida. I went on to get my Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tennessee.

After graduating, I worked as an Speech-Language Pathologist in Pinellas County Schools for 7 years. I have been working for Stepping Stones Assessment and Therapeutic Services and Early Steps for the past 5 years, focusing on the Birth to 3-year-old age group. I live in Safety Harbor with my husband, 2 daughters, and bulldog. Miss Julie joins us monthly during our special guest Q & A sessions to answer your questions during open play!

“I am honored to be able to come to K Peas Place once a month to share ideas and advice to parents and caregivers who have questions regarding Speech and Language development in their children. K Peas Place provides such a relaxing atmosphere that encourages speech and language in children through play. This is what we want as caregivers – to be able to make speech and language fun through safe and engaging play!

At K Peas Place, children have the opportunity to explore and learn through imaginative play, crafts, gross motor activities, books, and pretend play. All of these elements combined make for the perfect way to build vocabulary skills and socialize with others. I whole-heartedly recommend K Peas Place to my clients and families who are looking for ways to grow their child’s speech and language skills”.

Mercedes Martinez

Miss Mercedes hosts our open play sessions and birthday parties! She is often found assisting in our camps and special events!

We are so lucky to celebrate the growth of her grandson, Landon since the first year we opened! Landon’s 2nd birthday was celebrated here on 4/16/17 (DOB 4/16, same as Miss Karen) we truly believe in connections and find signs in all we do, including each of you!

Hi! I’m Jennifer Davis, M.L.S

My background: I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Public Recreation from the University of Florida. I am a huge Gator Fan. I come from a family of Florida Gators! After working for a few years in public recreation and event planning, I went on to get a Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida. I also have a Florida Teacher’s Certificate as an Educational Media Specialist K-12. I worked in the public schools for a few years as a Media Specialist at several elementary schools.

It didn’t take long to realize that my true love was in reading, early literacy and helping shape our future learners. I have worked in the public library for the last 30 years. I was the head of the youth department at Palm Harbor Public Library for many years and currently am a youth librarian at the Dunedin Public Library. I have been at the Dunedin Public Library for 23 years! In fact, that is where I met Miss Karen. She used to come to storytime with her kids. I love what I do! I work part time and have managed an amazing work life balance. I am an expert at providing baby, toddler and preschool storytime programs.

I am looking forward to offering fun Preschool Connections: Bookworms Classes at K Peas. These thematic programs will feature fun stories, songs, fingerplays crafts and playtime!

Be sure to check the calendar for upcoming dates! I am excited to share my love of reading and learning with the families at K Peas.

Our team is connected through decades of life experiences and

bring to you compassionate hearts for you and your sweet peas!

We look forward to welcoming you!