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The Wonder Lab Our mission is to encourage STEM-inspired play to ignite children’s natural curiosity and build their confidence as learners.

We just expanded our Brilliant Babies class to include more families! In this caregiver-child class, we explore all sort...
10/11/2026

We just expanded our Brilliant Babies class to include more families! In this caregiver-child class, we explore all sorts of sensory play to help your baby’s brain and senses develop. Each class, led by our experienced educators, features songs, rhymes, and sensory experiences to give you all sorts of ideas for interacting with your baby to foster healthy brain development. Babies and caregivers will have an opportunity to socialize with other children and adults and have fun making a mess without worrying about cleaning it up!

There's one more chance to catch our Curious Colors class Saturday morning! It was such a thrill to see kids discover ba...
10/09/2026

There's one more chance to catch our Curious Colors class Saturday morning! It was such a thrill to see kids discover basic principles of optics through experimentation and play. Our babies, toddlers and preschoolers all explored and played in different ways, but there were some concepts that popped up again and again throughout the week. Swipe through to see what we learned!

Ready to join us? We have Tots & Twos (ages 14 - 36 months) at 9 AM Sat & Mini Makers (ages 3-5) at 10:30 AM Sat. Or catch us next week as we explore the power of wind & air!

10/04/2026

October's here and we have SO much STEM fun planned your little ones to enjoy! Our Halloween party is almost sold out (Saturday's session is full, Friday has a few more spots) and classes are filling up quickly too, so grab your spot and join in the fun! Here's a sneak peek at what we have planned:

🌈 CURIOUS COLORS (Oct 6 - 10):
Explore color & light in this hands-on STEM class! Mix colors of water, scoop & pour rainbow rice, create colorful shadows, and weave rainbow ribbons on the light panel!

🪁 FLOAT & FLY (Oct. 13 - 17):
Experiment with the forces of air and wind as we blow bubbles, test materials in the wind tunnel, use air to knock down towers, move wind-powered cars and build with suction cups!

🎃 PUMPKINS (Oct. 20 - 24):
Dig through real pumpkin guts to find seeds, cut faces out of playdough jack-o-lanterns, compare pumpkins by size and weight, and roll pumpkins down ramps!

👻 SPOOKY STEM (Oct. 27 - 30):
Get spooky as we create our own witches' brew, dissolve fizzing ghosts, explore spiders and their webs and more in this fun and zany Halloween-themed class!

What happens when you set a bunch of kids loose on a construction site? The best kind of mayhem! Swipe through to see so...
10/02/2026

What happens when you set a bunch of kids loose on a construction site? The best kind of mayhem! Swipe through to see some of the lessons we learned this week as we experimented with force & motion, tool technology, and building & engineering skills!

We explore new STEM topics every week! Join the fun next week or book an October course to make sure you have a spot for the whole month!

Got a kid that loves trucks? Get ready to scoop dirt with mini construction trucks, build towers of cardboard bricks and...
09/27/2026

Got a kid that loves trucks? Get ready to scoop dirt with mini construction trucks, build towers of cardboard bricks and demolish them with a wrecking ball, experiment with kid-friendly hammers, and engineer roads through the building site as we get messy in our construction themed class!⁠
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If you're loving our classes, October courses are available now on our website! Register on our website to make sure you won't miss any of the STEM fun. Single sessions for October will be all open by Saturday (Oct. 3rd). Book now!

Did you know our Fall Harvest class this week was FULL of MATH learning?! From counting & sorting to capacity & weight, ...
09/25/2026

Did you know our Fall Harvest class this week was FULL of MATH learning?! From counting & sorting to capacity & weight, kids learned all sorts of basic math skills this week through play! Swipe through to take a peek at kids practicing these fundamental STEM skills while having a blast playing with our fall-themed activities!

Ready to join the fun? We'll be exploring the construction site (and force & motion) all next week! Grab your spot now!

Our Thursday morning drop-off program for ages 18 months - 3 years gives your little one a chance to play, explore, and ...
09/22/2026

Our Thursday morning drop-off program for ages 18 months - 3 years gives your little one a chance to play, explore, and learn in a familiar, nurturing space—while you enjoy a well-deserved break! This 2-hour drop-off program includes free play in our STEM-themed play space, hands-on exploration of themed activities in our classroom, and snack time (snack included).

With exclusive use of our facility, a maximum of 12 toddlers, and experienced educators, children receive the attention and support they need to explore with confidence. Each week features a new hands-on STEM theme to spark curiosity and discovery, and snack is included for added ease.

Potty independence is not required, so families can feel comfortable joining when their child is ready. With small group sizes and experienced educators, children enjoy a curated, welcoming environment filled with curiosity, wonder, and discovery.

Visit our website to learn more and book your spot! STEM Sprouts meets weekly on Thursdays from 9 - 11 AM.

Did you know Tuesday is the Fall Equinox? We're celebrating by bringing in the harvest as we learn about what makes fall...
09/20/2026

Did you know Tuesday is the Fall Equinox? We're celebrating by bringing in the harvest as we learn about what makes fall special! Pick velcro apples off trees, pack gourds into baskets, stack hay bales in the barn for winter and make apple pies out of playdough!

Classes fill up quickly so book ahead to make sure you have a spot! Register now on our webiste.

From the rainforest to the Arctic to the critters who live in our own backyard, we had so much fun learning about differ...
09/18/2026

From the rainforest to the Arctic to the critters who live in our own backyard, we had so much fun learning about different animals this week!

Do you see the STEM learning happening in these pictures? Kids practiced pattern recognition, sensing different temperatures, spatial awareness, sensory exploration and more without even realizing it as they played with our animal activities! Swipe through to see the learning unfold.

Ready for STEM learning through play? Come join the fun next week at our FALL HARVEST class! Book online now!

Join us for our AMAZING ANIMALS class! 🦊Take a walk on the wild side as we explore different habitats and the living thi...
09/13/2026

Join us for our AMAZING ANIMALS class! 🦊

Take a walk on the wild side as we explore different habitats and the living things that inhabit them! From the icy Arctic to the sweltering rainforests and everything in between, we will explore animals and the features that make them amazing.⁠ Grab your spot now!

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3709 University Drive, Suite A
Durham, NC
27707

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+19192138527

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