We are ecstatic to share that our very own Claudia D. Sandoval took home the Designer/Inventor - Corporate award at this past weekend's WiT - Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment 2024 Wonder Women Awards. Claudia is a true representation of a Melissa & Doug associate: full of passion for our products, a desire to create the best work possible, and a warmth and kindness that permeates in everything she does. Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Claudia! We would also like to recognize Sofia Dumery, who was nominated for Sustainability Excellence, and Jill Iannella, who was nominated in the Unsung Hero category. We are delighted to have a trio of Wonder Women here at Melissa & Doug!
Melissa & Doug
Manufacturing
Wilton, CT 40,884 followers
Timeless Toys. Endless Possibilities.
About us
About Melissa & Doug From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose. Since the company’s founding 30 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential! Led by its namesake co-founders, the brand’s headquarters are in Wilton, Connecticut, with offices in New York City and various other locations across the globe. Today, the brand has become one of the most trusted names in children’s products with more than 2,000 toys, crafts, and games that are designed in-house and available in more than 100 countries. HOW WE PLAY…AT WORK: • Imagine in our workplace of wonder! Imagine the possibilities, asking “What if…?” We recognize that, just as there are countless ways to play, there are countless ways to work. • Create playful productivity! In our playful environment we look at accomplishments differently and understand that creativity allows for variations in the path to achieve each person’s goal. • Explore empowerment and discovery! We believe real learning and growth happens when we have the time and space to explore our world, pursue our passions, and follow our curiosity. • Connect to our collaborative community! We treat people as we would want to be treated – with honesty, authenticity, and respect. • Think with ingenuity and originality! We see opportunities in problems and pride ourselves on doing things differently, continually thinking about why we are here and what it means to inspire. Learn more at MelissaAndDoug.com.
- Website
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http://www.MelissaAndDoug.com
External link for Melissa & Doug
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Wilton, CT
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- Active Play & Outdoor, Activity Pads, Arts & Crafts, Baby & Toddler, Dolls & Doll Houses, Games, Magic, Musical Instruments, Playspaces & Room Decor, Pretend Play, Puppets & Puppet Theaters, Puzzles, Stuffed Animals & Plush Toys, Vehicles, Developmental Toys, and consumer products
Locations
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Primary
141 Danbury Rd
Wilton, CT 06897, US
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25451 Mountain House Pkwy
Tracy, California 95377, US
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1203 S River Rd
Cranbury, New Jersey 08512, US
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411 5th Ave
Suite 301
New York, New York 10016, US
Employees at Melissa & Doug
Updates
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It's National Barber Day! One of our favorite ways to play pretend is with our Barber Shop Playset, where kids can use their imagination to give themselves a fresh new look! Our associates are having fun giving our famous giraffe a pretend makeover with the playset. Will you be getting a haircut to celebrate today? #TimelessToysEndlessPossibilities #CountlessWaystoPlay #WorkHardPlayHarder #NationalBarberDay #WorldBarberDay
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Build up. Build down. Build all-around! We are so excited to announce our Walmart-exclusive launch of Blockables™, an innovative collection of wooden snap-and-play blocks for buildable, stackable, linkable, and playable fun! Designed for little hands, ages 2+, the new easy-to-grasp, illustrated blocks and felt accessory pieces fit together in a snap with large connectors on multiple sides, offering the ability to build in multiple directions for open-ended, imaginative play. Blockables™ play sets are now available for pre-order exclusively at Walmart.com and can be found in Walmart stores starting in December, where they have been named a Top Toy for the holiday season. Check out the collection here: https://lnkd.in/eCdAPE4W
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Melissa & Doug's Young Professionals hosted the first-ever Day of Play on August 28! With the help and support of all Affinity Groups, a variety of games were organized, several of which took place virtually so all associates could partake in the fun. Cornhole, line dancing and hula hooping were also on the agenda at our Wilton HQ. We even had an Oreo eating contest! It was a great way to connect with fellow associates through some friendly competition and, most importantly, have FUN! Thanks to all who contributed to making this event a success and congratulations to the winners of our games!
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We are delighted to share that two Melissa & Doug toys have been named winners in the 2024 Parents Best for Baby Awards! Ocean Tummy Time Triangle Peek-A-Boo Berry Take Along Toy Congratulations to our amazing product team! #TimelessToysEndlessPossibilities Check out the awards: https://lnkd.in/exEdaXMy
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"Can you say . . . big news?" We're so excited to team up with Ms. Rachel to soon debut two new skill-building toys -- a set of wooden learning blocks with activity cards and a sing-along song puzzle!
Millions of babies, toddlers, and their parents and caregivers have been encouraged to learn, bond and thrive with the help of Rachel Accurso a.k.a. Ms. Rachel, a trained early childhood educator, turned YouTube sensation. Amassing a dedicated following on her channel, “Songs for Littles,” Ms. Rachel a trusted resource for parents, providing tools and inspiration to help young children learn and develop. Today, we are revealing the first of our collection of Ms. Rachel toys. Developed with Ms. Rachel and a team of child development experts in collaboration with Spin Master and Melissa & Doug®, these plush, puzzles, blocks, soft playsets, loveys, and stroller toys are designed to deepen children’s learning and parent bonding through the simple act of play. "Play is so important for little ones – it’s how they learn and discover the world around them. I’m extremely proud of this collection of toys with Spin Master, and I can’t wait to see children, their parents, and other caregivers enjoying the learning and bonding these toys will inspire.” - Rachel Griffin-Accurso The Ms. Rachel Toy Collection will be available for presale Sunday, September 15th. https://lnkd.in/ghtyJrdx
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We are thrilled to announce our brand new, award-winning Ocean Easy-Fold Play Gym™! The play gym has been selected as winner of the Gyms & Playmats Product of the Year in the 2024 Baby Innovation Awards and a winner in this year’s NAPPA Awards! Congratulations to our amazing product team on this exciting new launch! #TimelessToysEndlessPossibilities Learn more about the play gym here: https://lnkd.in/e6rie3t5
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This week we are celebrating two prestigious award wins for Melissa & Doug and Spin Master! Melissa & Doug has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek magazine. In addition, Spin Master has been awarded the Great Place To Work Certification for the second time in Canada and for the first time in the United States! Thank you to our incredible team and their dedication to making Melissa & Doug and Spin Master a fantastic place to work. Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2024: https://lnkd.in/g72J8H86
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At Melissa & Doug, we work - and play! - hard! #TimelessToysEndlessPossibilties #CountlessWaystoPlay #WorkHardPlayHarder
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This week, we held our annual Global Sales Meeting at our HQ in Wilton, CT! Our theme, Building for the Future, was brought to life with costumes and props throughout the week. Over 160 attendees participated in a week full of good energy and discussion around exciting things to come. We can't wait to share with you! #TimelessToysEndlessPossibilties #CountlessWaystoPlay #WorkHardPlayHarder
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