Luxury Slumber Party Service is an Overnight Success

Kayla Ferenc’s daughter was turning five and wanted a slumber party. Like most any parent with a Pinterest account and a mission, Ferenc gleefully went down the rabbit hole and discovered these little indoor tents and building plans. Her husband got to work constructing the frames, his mother sewed canopies from curtains, and Ferenc bought all kinds of bedding, accessories, and favors. She could feel herself going a bit overboard but justified possibly using the goods again to set up parties for friends. For now, there would be pizza and PJs and this would be the perfect birthday party. But, say it with me folks, lockdown happened and so the party did not.

But Ferenc had all of this adorable stuff and enough small tents for a Wes Anderson movie. “I knew I couldn’t possibly be the only parent who wanted a fantastic sleepover.” She also considered the logistics involved. “Wouldn’t others want a party without dealing with the setup or owning every single rose garland and fairy light imaginable?” She branded this party-to-go notion Sleepyheads LLC and developed a business plan offering luxury slumber parties and picnics delivered for kids and adults.

Starting a business is always risky but just weeks before lockdown? However, once restrictions began to lift, Ferenc’s inbox was overflowing and Sleepyheads went from stay-at-home mom side-hustle to full-time gig with staff. “It seemed to be the perfect alternative to larger birthday celebrations that simply cannot happen during these times. I quickly became booked months in advance with a wait list.” In addition to adhering to COVID guidelines, Ferenc takes many extra precautions. Staff are always masked and remove their shoes upon entering a home; linens are laundered through four-hour high heat sanitization and dry cycles; natural cleaning agents are employed, UV wands waved, and items are quarantined before next use.

Through the course of her first year in business, Ferenc has brought everything from holiday slumber parties to date nights and more to people’s living spaces. So what’s her favorite? “Surprise parties,” is the immediate response. “When parents don’t tell the kiddos what they have planned, I think it’s the absolute best. I also love a good adult slumber party. I just think that when you have fun, and do what you love, it shows. I’ve had so much fun with this business and absolutely love that I’ve been able to help parents give their kids the celebrations they deserve despite restrictions.”