Parties & Celebrations

A backyard built for a Birthday

Shade sails overhead, string lights, soft turf underfoot, and a fence all the way around — the same yard our children play in every day, cleared and set up for yours. Van Nuys, minutes from Sherman Oaks.

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Two ways to book

Choose the option that works for you

Some families want to hand the whole thing over. Some already have a cake, a decorator, and a plan, and just need the space. Both are fine.

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A complete themed birthday-party setup

We set it up before you arrive. You pick the theme and walk into a finished party.

  • Themed backdrop and balloon garland
  • Children's tables and chairs, set with themed plates, cups, and napkins
  • A cake and dessert table
  • Character cutouts and a photo corner
  • A themed game or craft out on the grass
📸 Photo shoot package available →

Five themes are ready to go — see them below. Something else in mind? Contact us and we'll put a price together for it.

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Space-only rental — bring your own decorations and activities

The yard, cleaned and ready. Everything inside it is yours to plan.

  • The shaded, fenced backyard and turf lawn
  • Tables and chairs, children's and adults'
  • The playhouse, slide, and play equipment
  • Restroom access
  • Time before and after to set up and clear out
📸 Photo shoot package available →

Bring your own decorator, caterer, entertainer — or none of them. Contact us and we'll tell you what fits, and what the date costs.

Pricing

Every party is a little different, so we quote each one: what it costs depends on the date, which option you choose, and how many guests you're expecting.

Contact us for pricing, availability, and party details — we'll send everything over, with no obligation and nothing to pay to ask.

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Add-on · available with both options

The photo shoot package

The decorations come down at the end of the night. The photos don't. Add a photo shoot to a complete themed setup or to a space-only rental — either one.

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The party as it happens

Candid photos of the birthday child, the guests, and the games — taken while everyone is busy being happy.

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Portraits at the backdrop

Time set aside at the themed backdrop, so the birthday child and every family there get their turn in front of it.

Edited photos, delivered

Your photos come back edited after the party — yours to print, post, and send to everyone who couldn't come.

Book it with either option. Contact us for what's included and what it costs — we'll walk you through it.

Ask about the photo shoot

Themes we already have

Five parties we can set up for you

Each of these was built in our own backyard. What you see here is what your child walks into.

Bluey birthday party set up in the Doran Kids backyard

Bluey

Playful Backyard Adventure

Blue, orange, and a lot of running around. Gingham tables, a cloud backdrop, and a toss game on the grass.

Gabby's Dollhouse birthday party set up in the Doran Kids backyard

Gabby's Dollhouse

Colorful Kitty Celebration

Pinks and purples, a dollhouse backdrop, a ruffled cake table, and a little table for the smallest guests.

PAW Patrol birthday party set up in the Doran Kids backyard

PAW Patrol

Little Heroes Rescue Adventure

Pup cutouts, a rescue-tower backdrop, and a cone-and-tunnel course for children who want a mission.

Minions birthday party set up in the Doran Kids backyard

Minions

A Silly Yellow-and-Blue Celebration

Yellow and blue everywhere, goggle cutouts, a banana-yellow cake stand, and a bean-bag toss.

Care Bears birthday party set up in the Doran Kids backyard

Care Bears

Share the Love Under the Rainbow

Pastel rainbows, a bear-and-cloud backdrop, and a coloring easel set up as a quiet art corner.

Something else?

Dinosaurs, race cars, princesses, a rainbow art party — if your child has a favorite, ask. Most themes are a backdrop, a color scheme, and a game away.

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Themes are inspired by characters children love. We're an independent family child care home, not affiliated with or endorsed by the owners of those characters.

What the space is like

It's a family backyard, not a hall. Sun sails and mature trees keep most of it shaded through the afternoon, string lights come on as the sun drops, and the whole yard is fenced, so children can be children without anyone minding the gate. The lawn is artificial turf — soft to land on, and it never turns to mud.

A playhouse and a slide stay put for every party, there are kid-height tables and chairs, and there's room along one side for a cake or dessert table. The house itself isn't part of a rental; guests use the yard, the patio, and the restroom.

Party dates are booked outside child care hours, so a private event and our daycare day never overlap. Ask us what's open — weekends go first.

Before you write to us

Tell us the date you have in mind

Send us the date and a rough head count, and we'll come back with availability, pricing, and exactly what each option includes. For more information about either option, just ask — we answer every email.

Email us about a party

Van Nuys, California — serving Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, and Valley Glen
info@dorankids.com
Care and conversation in English and Farsi — our family is bilingual.