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.
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Industry
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Manufacturing
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Company size
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501-1,000 employees
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Headquarters
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Wilton, CT
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Type
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Privately Held
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Founded
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1988
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Specialties
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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
