Hi there!

Welcome to LYKKE Kids - a local, family owned business in the east end of Toronto, Ontario.

LYKKE (pronounced lu-kah) is a Danish word that means "joy" and "happiness." Lainie (the big kid behind LYKKE Kids) fell in love with the Danish way of life when her family visited Copenhagen in 2023.

The slow, laid back pace. The deep care and consideration for kids. Time spent together enjoying a coffee and pastry. It felt so civilized and healthy. Danes were her kinda people.

So Lainie and her family hope to bring a piece of that to Toronto, to help balance out the busyness of life in the city. To give families a place to enjoy themselves and unwind. LYKKE Kids is a magical place that brings people together while letting kids be kids.

We can’t wait to meet you and your kid(s)!

love,
The Holmes’

Meet the Team!

  • Lainie Holmes


    FOUNDER + CREATOR
    of LYKKE Kids TM

    Lainie is the visionary behind the magical space called LYKKE Kids. As a former educator and leader in her field, Lainie was highly respected for her creativity, innovative thinking, and ability to build relationships and community. She now uses her vast skill set and background in child development and learning design to create a high quality space that kids love and where families enjoy spending time together.

  • Eric Holmes

    HEAD OF MAINTENANCE
    (Eric gave himself this title)

    Eric is a kid at heart. Little ones look forward to seeing Eric on Saturday mornings and the dads do too. He’s endearing, laid back and when it comes to kids, quick to move down to their level to chat and always ready to play.

    Eric helped build benches in the space for families to relax on, the art easel for kids to have fun with, and even though he’s likely nervous every time he hears Lainie say “I have an idea,” he’s always up for it.

  • Our 3 Kids

    TRUSTED ADVISORS

    The Holmes’ kids are very proud of the space their family has created and have been a part of the process right from the beginning - exploring locations alongside the real estate agent and helping during the renovation phase.

    The kids have also been super patient with having to share their mom with other kids and families, and are happy to collect $5 for candy money when they help out.

Our Wish…

Because you’re never too old to wish…

We wish there was more support
for families with young children.

That Kids were Considered


We wish that more restaurants
were designed with kids in mind and that families felt at ease and welcome
when they visited.

We wish that the experience of kids and families were a part of the conversation when designing events, buildings, and infrastructure.

We wish that life with kids could be made a bit easier through design and that it would help us enjoy our time together
even more..

Other Countries Do It So Well

In Switzerland, families can travel on dedicated train cars with children’s books, toys, and open spaces to move and play.

In Spain, retail stores incorporate children’s areas so kids can play or create while their grown-ups shop.

In Denmark, an indoor playground in the Copenhagen airport has a trampoline and play structure so kiddos can get their energy out before a long flight.

We wish we saw more of this in North America.

(This is a photo of our kids playing in the airport in Denmark. A full play area near the gate, so kids can move their bodies before sitting on a flight. Brilliant.)

We believe that design
can change the way
young families experience
life together.

So we’re doing what we can
by giving families a space
where they can feel at ease
and tended to.

We hope you’ll
come visit sometime!