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Connecting Families through Play & Purpose
Learning With Our Senses
About
Us
Enrichment that Inspires, Play that Empowers
At Mema House, we believe learning extends beyond the classroom and into the heart of the community. Our Community Events & Partnership Programs bring families together through sensory exploration, play-based fitness, and interactive events that support the whole child.
What We Do
Mema House is a nonprofit organization based in Bakersfield, California, dedicated to nurturing the whole child by creating safe, interactive, enriching spaces where families can connect, play, and grow together. Through hands-on experiences, creative exploration, and community-centered programs, Mema House empowers children and their caregivers to build strong bonds, develop essential life skills, and foster a lifelong love of healthy habits.
Play-Based
Fitness
Classes
Sensory
Exploration
Programs
Inclusive
Community
Events
Where You’ll Find Us
While Mema House doesn’t have a physical center of our own just yet, we’re proud to partner with the city, local businesses, schools, and community venues to bring our enrichment programs and events directly to families across the area.
Our pop-up model allows us to stay flexible, reach more neighborhoods, and collaborate with amazing local partners who share our passion for family wellness and hands-on learning.
Stay connected with us on social media and/or join our mailing list to find out where we’ll be next!
Meet Our Founder & President
Elayne Sanders is the Founder and President of Mema House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families through hands-on learning, community connection, and joyful, play-centered experiences. With over a decade of combined experience in early childhood education and health and wellness, Elayne is deeply committed to creating environments where children and families can grow, move, and thrive, body, mind, and heart.
As a certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, Elayne brings a unique perspective to her work, integrating wellness practices into family enrichment programs that promote physical health, emotional resilience, and lifelong habits of self-care.
A proud mama of two energetic boys, she understands the powerful role of play, especially sensory and movement-based play, in fostering development, creativity, and meaningful family bonding.
Mema House was born from her desire to share that joy and empower families with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to build strong, connected foundations at home and in their communities.
Through Mema House, Elayne continues to champion whole-child wellness, family engagement, and the belief that play isn’t just fun, t’s essential.
Connection is Everything!
Stay Connected — Join the Mema House Family! 💛
Your involvement makes a real difference! When you join the Mema House community, you're not just staying in the loop you're becoming part of a purpose-driven family. Sign up to stay updated on events, resources, and all the heart-filled happenings. Together, we’re spreading joy, supporting families, and creating lasting impact one connection at a time.