Who is behind Whimsy Play Café?

I’m Tiffany. 

I’ve spent the past few years dreaming up Whimsy Play Café — from our playful class offerings to our cozy interior and even the baked goods we’ll one day serve. It has been a longtime dream of mine to create a space where early childhood education and parental support intersect. Whimsy is that dream come true.

My Background:

With over a decade of experience in early childhood education, I bring a blend of international teaching and creative practice to Whimsy:

• 11 years as a preschool teacher & school administrator in Los Angeles & Paris

•  4 of these years spent in bilingual & international schools in Paris

• Specialized in Reggio Emilia–style education, with additional Montessori & Waldorf influences 

• Taught musical theatre (ages 3–6) and ecology (ages 3–11) as extra-curricular and co-curricular classes

• Have also worked as a full-time nanny for babies and as a child & family photographer

• Currently living my most important role yet: mama to my nearly 1-year-old son 💛

I’m Passionate About…

Whimsy is shaped by the things I value most:

• Early childhood education & learning through play

• Involving nature in learning

• Creative expression & the freedom to get messy

• Building community

• Hands-on projects & open-ended activities

• Documenting learning beautifully, through photos & stories

• Parents & teachers as co-learners alongside children

• Supporting parental involvement and education

• Early immersive language learning

My Vision for Whimsy Play Café:

At Whimsy Play Café, families in Nice will find a warm, welcoming space for play, creativity, and connection. Classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are already beginning — and in early 2026, we’ll open the doors to our very own Play Café. A place to sip coffee, share stories, and watch your little one grow through joyful play.