The Story Behind Maxplore
Why I’m Building a Better Way to Find Activities for Our Littlest Explorers
Hi! I’m Sherrie — mom to a very active (and easily bored) little guy named Maxwell, and the founder of Maxplore.
Max has the attention span of a fruit fly. We set up a cute little playpen in our small LA apartment, thinking it would keep him entertained for a while. Five minutes in? He’s already whining. Ten minutes? Full-blown fuss mode. Nothing held his attention — not toys, not music, not even me performing my best one-woman puppet show.
From Fussy Walks to Big Realizations
Out of desperation, I started taking him on walks. And that’s when I noticed something magical: the moment we stepped outside, he stopped fussing. He was calm. Curious. Happy. Whether we were strolling the block or watching kids play at the park, he lit up.
That’s when it clicked for me: this kid needs to be out in the world.
Doing things. Seeing things. Exploring.
The Problem: Why Is This So Hard?
So I started searching for more activities we could do — storytime, baby classes, sensory play, anything that would get us out of the house and into the world.
And wow… it was way harder than it should’ve been.
I was juggling 15 open tabs. Some sites had outdated info. Others linked to broken booking pages. Instagram teased me with cute baby class videos but gave me no way to book them. And when I finally found something promising, it either wasn’t age-appropriate or was already full. It felt like a full-time job just to plan one weekday outing.
Sometimes just stepping outside was the reset button we needed — fresh air, new things to see, and no more fussing.
The Spark That Started Maxplore
That’s when the idea for Maxplore was born.
It’s the tool I wish I had: a simple, beautiful app where parents and caretakers can discover and book enriching activities for kids under 5 — all in one place. With filters that actually make sense. Real-time availability. Age-specific suggestions. From free library storytimes to premium movement classes — and everything in between.
Maxplore helps busy parents discover and book baby & toddler classes — all in one place.
What Maxplore Aims to Solve
Because those early years? They go fast. And they matter.
And kids like Max — the busy, curious, “what’s next?!” types — thrive when they get to explore.
Maxplore is for them. And for you.
If you’ve ever found yourself searching “things to do with a baby near me” for the tenth time this week, you’re not alone. We’re building Maxplore so that discovery feels easy and exciting — not overwhelming.
Join Us as We Build This Together
We’re just getting started, and I’d love for you to be part of it.
👉 Join the waitlist
👉 Or drop me a note with what you wish existed
Thanks for being here 💛
— Sherrie
