About Us
Integration of Accountability
We believe in fostering a partnership with Our Family Wizard it will create a successful co-parent style.
“When OFW mandates communication accountability and Ainsley’s Playhouse provides action accountability, the responsibility for managing difficult dynamics shifts entirely to the adults, thus shielding the children from conflict and fostering their well-being.”
Supervised Exchanges ~ Trauma-Informed Transitions
Co-Parent Support ~ Neutral Grounds
"Our Why" is simple
"We believe that every child deserves a peaceful transition between the people they love. When conflict makes that impossible for parents to do alone, Ainsley’s Playhouse steps in. We aren't just a meeting spot; we are a sanctuary from the storm of litigation and high-conflict custody. "Our Why" is driven by the belief that if we can de-escalate just one moment of a child's day, we are changing the trajectory of their well-being. Ainsley's Playhouse gives the parents back their independence by allowing them to handle the exchanges without relying on others. We exist to ensure that even in the middle of a difficult divorce or separation, the children always come first."
We Strive for Everyone's
Safety!!!
Creative Activities
Puzzles & Coloring
Social Development
One on One interactions Reading Books
Playing
Working with
Buildable Toys
Meet Our Board Directors
We’ll all passionate about this mission, empowering children, providing neutral ground for parents to meet and security to everyone in the program.
Melinda Murkley
Executive Director
As the President and Executive Director, Melinda established Ainsley’s Playhouse to provide a Trauma-Informed, neutral environment for families in transition.
Drawing on her decade of non-profit healing and advocacy she ensures the center will help families move forward one peaceful step at a time toward stability and hope.
Alexis Hoover
Secretary
Operations Manager
Alexis is deeply passionate about the mission of Ainsley’s Playhouse, inspired by watching a close friend face the challenges of child exchanges.
A 9-year Veteran of the Air Force Reserves, she brings discipline, compassion and a service-driven mindset to her work. Now a stay-at- home mom, Ali devotes her time ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and valued during life’s most difficult transitions.
Kim Munsch
Vice President
As a single mother of five, she’s navigated her own share of pickups, drop-offs, and the challenges that come with co-parenting after separation. Those experiences gave her a profound empathy for parents and children who simply want peace, stability, and understanding during difficult moments.
Kim brings over 25 years of administrative and marketing experience, along with deep personal insight, to the organization’s mission. A dedicated advocate for creating safe, nurturing environments, Kim understands firsthand the emotional complexities families face during custody transitions.
Michelle Mickelson
Treasurer
Michelle has witnessed a friend navigate the complexities of unsafe child custody exchanges. It’s sparked her commitment to the community. Recognizing the widespread need for secure, monitored exchange points in the Chippewa Valley, she’s stepped up to lend her financial expertise as Treasurer to help make this vision a reality.