Our Story Begins Here

Hi! I’m Nikita, the heart behind TinkerHause. I’m a Coachella Valley native and a homeschool mama of two girls who love sensory play, creativity and all things wonderfully messy and magical. Think Ms. Rachel with a dash of Ms. Frizzle. That’s the joy and energy I hope to share with my kids and yours!

I’ve always had a deep passion for children feeling seen, heard, supported and celebrated. That passion was shaped by my own early life challenges as well as my background as both a nanny and a para-educator in an elementary school which strengthened my love for guiding kids through hands-on experiences. Fast forward to becoming a mom - what started as simple sensory bins and science experiments with my daughters blossomed into TinkerHause: a space for community playdates, birthday setups and creative exploration.

In my free time, I love painting, crafting, gardening and raising animals - and some of our playdates even include our friendly animal crew (chickens, goats and more!) for the little ones who adore furry or feathery friends.

TinkerHause welcomes all children with any range of need and we look forward to exploring, creating and dreaming about what’s possible with your little ones.