Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery
Parent-Child is held once a week from 9:15-11:30 a.m., either Thursday or Friday. Parents are busy with simple tasks or handcrafts while children help or play freely.
janet@acornhill.org, 9504 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring, MD, 301-565-2282.
Arts Barn - City of Gaithersburg
Join us for songs and stories every Tuesday at 11 a.m. (except Christmas & New Year's Day). Free interactive programs designed to stimulate young minds (ages 3-5 with adult).
www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn, 311 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg, MD, 301-258-6394.
Audubon Naturalist Society
Located at our beautiful 40-acre sanctuary, Audubon offers many hands-on activities for young children and their caregivers, including family nature programs.
www.audubonnaturalist.org, 8940 Jones Mill Rd., Chevy Chase, MD, 301-652-9188.
Ballet Petite
Baby Dance and Dancing Together classes offer children and their caregivers an introduction to the world of imaginative play and creative movement with fairy tales, props and costumes.
Bethesda, Potomac & Kentlands.
www.balletpetite.com, 301-229-6882.
Beanstalk Montessori Mommy & Me
Kids and parents enjoy circle time and Montessori work time. A great way to introduce children to a preschool environment without the separation anxiety!
www.beanstalkmontessori.com, learning@beanstalkmontessori.com, 6156 Valerian Ln., North Bethesda, MD, 301-602-2411.
British Swim School
Introductory-level Swimboree class for children ages 3-35 months with adult. Introducing gentle water survival techniques and encouraging independence from Mom or Dad.
Locations in DC, MD & VA.
www.britishswimschool.com, 800-495-1718.
Capital Gymnastics
Parent Tot gymnastics classes.
Two VA locations: 10400 Premier Ct., Burke, 703-425-5707 & 44642 Guilford Dr., Ashburn, 703-724-4072.
The Center for Music, Movement and Art, Inc.
Musical Baby, Pre-Toddler, Musical Beginnings and Family Music Time classes introduce children and their caregivers to music, movement, singing, dancing and rhythm instruments.
www.centerformusic.org, 301-251-1148.
CityDance Center at Strathmore
Introduce your child to the wonder of dance and movement with CityDance's Mommy & Me classes for ages 18 months-2 years.
www.citydance.net, 5301 Tuckerman Ln., North Bethesda, MD, 301-581-5204.
CREATE Arts Center
Classes include Family Art for ages 2-3 with adults. Winter session begins in January.
www.createartscenter.org, 816 Thayer Ave., Silver Spring, MD, 301-588-2787.
Create-A-Story - The Story Garden
Claudia Raphael, MA, Art Therapist, REAT
Special enrichment program for Mommy and young toddler using stories and creative play.
www.createastorystudio.com, Bethesda, MD, 301-365-7907.
Dulles SportsPlex
Join us for Lil' Kickers, our nationally renowned child development soccer classes for parents and their children ages 18 months-3 1/2 years.
www.dullessportsplex.com, 21610 Atlantic Blvd., Sterling, VA, 703-430-9966.
The Family Room
Classes for both parent and child include Kindermusik for infants through toddlers, French and Spanish for 1s, 2s and 3s, sign language workshops through Tiny Fingers (www.tinyfingers.com).
www.thefamilyroomdc.com, 411 8th St., NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 202-640-1865.
Funfit Family Fitness Center
Funfit celebrates 20 years of offering our original active play parent/child classes. Fitness, yoga, kung fu, music and arts for infants-13 years.
www.funfit.us, 17511 Redland Rd., Rockville, MD, 301-975-0099.
Gymboree Play & Music
30 years of quality gym, music, art and birthdays. Our focus is on physical, social and intellectual developmental milestones for children ages 0-5 years. Parent participation. Free previews.
In MD: Bethesda, 301-654-8988 & Silver Spring, 301-589-0064. In VA: Alexandria, 703-836-2277; Chantilly, 703-378-0144; Springfield, 703-836-2277 & Vienna, 703-506-6707.
www.gymboreeclasses.com
Imagination Stage
28 years of arts education experience. Parent/child classes include Early Childhood (ages 1-5) "Just Imagine" multisensory arts-based creativity courses.
www.imaginationstage.org, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD, 301-280-6060.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
Parent/child classes include Baby & Me, a support group for new moms and infants, Infant Massage, Come Play With Me, yoga, music, special holiday celebration classes and more.
www.jccgw.org, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD, 301-348-3837.
Jonah's Treehouse, LLC
Innovative parent-child play and movement classes for babies and toddlers. Spacious, colorful studio with slides, tunnels, soft shapes, trapeze, more! Named DC BABY Favorite Enrichment Program.
www.jonahstreehouse.com, 2121 Wisconsin Ave., C-1 Level, Washington, DC, 202-298-6805.
Jordan Kitts Music Keyboard Learning Centers
Music in Me and Harmony Road classes have parents and children learning the building blocks of music together. Singing, piano playing and reading are included.
Locations in MD: College Park & Rockville. Locations in VA: Sterling & Vienna.
www.keyboardcenter.com, info2@keyboardcenter.com, 800-968-4807.
Joy of Motion Dance Center
Adults and children connect through movement with Toddlers In Motion, Tiny Dancers and Yoga for Toddlers classes. Develop cognitive and motor skills in a fun, encouraging environment.
www.joyofmotion.org, 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 180E, Bethesda, MD, 301-986-0016.
Keshet Child Development Center
Weekly 90-minute Mommy & Me class for children 12-24 months and their caregivers. Includes free play, circle time, snack, Shabbat celebration, music and stories.
www.keshetcdc.com, keshetcdc@yahoo.com, 758 S. 23rd St., Arlington, VA, 703-535-5525.
Levine School of Music
Introduce your child to the joy of music through our Mommy (or caregiver) and Me classes for babies and toddlers 4 months-3 years. Four campuses in NW and SE DC, VA and MD.
www.levineschool.org, 2801 Upton St., Washington, DC, 202-686-8000.
Little Hands Kindermusik
High-quality music and movement classes for children ages 0-3 1/2 and their caregivers.
In MD: Olney. In VA: Alexandria, Ashburn, Burke, Centreville, Fairfax, Manassas, McLean & Reston.
www.littlehands.com, 703-631-2046.
The Little Gym
Parent/child developmental gymnastics classes, for children 4 months-3 years, build physical, mental, emotional and social skills.
In MD: Bowie, Germantown, Olney & Potomac. In VA: Alexandria at Huntley Meadows, Ashburn, Cascades, Fairfax, Springfield & Gainesville.
www.thelittlegym.com, 866-485-4853.
Loudoun Gymnastics Center
Mom, Dad & Me classes for children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers include movement, rhythms and simple gymnastics elements in a structured, creative learning environment.
www.loudoungymnastics.com, 21586 Atlantic Blvd., Building #130, Sterling, VA, 703-444-9298.
Montgomery Parks
Hundreds of programs for young kids with their caregivers: hikes, ice skating, ice hockey, story times, crafts and more. Visit ParkPass.org to see all the new winter classes!
www.MontgomeryParks.org, 9500 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring, MD, 301-495-2595.
Music Together
Music classes for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents and caregivers. Developmentally appropriate and research-based. Alexandria, 703-548-7195; Arlington, Washington, DC, McLean, Sterling, 703-536-4706; Beltsville, Calverton, Mt. Rainier, 240-988-7816; Bethesda, 301-251-1148; Centreville, Springfield, 703-370-0258; Alexandria, Burke, Fredericksburg, Lorton, Manassas, Stafford, 703-619-6441; Woodbridge, Gainesville, 703-583-8791; Montgomery County, 301-879-6988; Rockville, Potomac, Gaithersburg, 301-424-4359; Vienna, Fairfax, Reston, 703-424-7295; Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan/Mt. Pleasant, 202-290-2467.
www.musictogether.com
Musical Expressions
Suzuki violin program. Daily adult participation strengthens the bond with child and enhances musical and social development. Program includes weekly lessons and biweekly group classes.
www.musicalexpressions.com, musicalexpressions@gmail.com, 10503 Redosier Ct., Bethesda, MD, 301-530-7757.
musiKids, Inc.
Dynamic, interactive and educational music and movement classes for infants to 5-year-olds with their caregivers. Movers & Shakers, Open Play, parties and special events.
Washington, DC, Bethesda, Rockville, Kentlands, Arlington.
info@musikids.com, 301-215-7946.
My Gym Children's Fitness Center
Games, music, dance, gymnastics and more for kids ages 6 weeks-3 1/2 years and their grown-ups. Get moving and have fun at My Gym.
In MD: Potomac, 301-983-5300. In VA: Alexandria, 703-971-5437; Burke, 703-425-5327; Chantilly, 703-378-3100 & Leesburg, 703-777-4496.
www.my-gym.com
Ohr Kodesh Early Childhood Center
Parent Toddler program Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Share experiences with your child that will encourage a passion for learning.
okecc@comcast.net, 8300 Meadowbrook Ln., Chevy Chase, MD, 301-589-3880.
Rockville SportsPlex
Join us for Lil' Kickers, our nationally renowned child development soccer classes for parents and their children ages 18 months-3 1/2 years.
www.rockvillesports.com, 60 Southlawn Ct., Rockville, MD, 301-838-4455.
Saffron Dance
Belly dance with your baby! Join Saphira and baby Luca with your child (6 months-2 years). Includes core strengthening and basic belly dance movement.
www.saffrondance.com, info@saffrondance.com, 3260 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-276-2355.
Shaare Tefila Nursery School
Mommy & Me Tuesdays 10-11:30 a.m. Accepting, informal and warm. Children ages 13-24 months have floor/playtime, snack and circle time.
Two MD locations: 10101 Connecticut Ave., Kensington & 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Rd., Olney.
www.shaaretefila.org, emeshel@shaaretefila.org, 301-593-3410 x1301.
Silver Star Gymnastics
"Little Stars" class provides a structured, cheerful environment for your toddler to move, jump and balance while engaging with their participating adult and the teacher.
www.gosilverstars.com, 2701 Pittman Dr., Silver Spring, MD, 301-589-0938.
Sing Along With Karen
Music/Rhythm/Movement program for babies, toddlers and young-uns provides a first-rate parent and child interactive experience every time for mommy/daddy, grandparents and/or caregivers.
Classes in Bethesda, Potomac and Rockville.
www.singalongwithkaren.com, sngalong1@aol.com
Tiny Chefs
Team up with your child for a parent/child cooking class from Tiny Chefs. Share your joy of cooking with the ones you love!
anna@tinychefs.com, 3701 Connecticut Ave., NW, #808, Washington, DC, 301-518-6108.
Tiny Dancers
Our award-winning programs for children and their caregivers, Mom & Me (ages 2-3) and Wiggletoes (ages 18-30 months), combine technical excellence, creativity and bonding in a fun, nurturing environment.
www.tinydancers.com, info@tinydancers.com, 10875 Main St., #113, Fairfax, VA, 703-385-5580.
TOT SHABBAT
Shaare Tefila Preschool & Kindergarten
TOT SHABBAT is a fun, engaging program for preschoolers and their parents. Singing, stories and snacktime, one Saturday a month at 10:30 a.m.
www.shaaretefila.org, emeshel@shaaretefila.org, 3401 Queen Mary Dr., Olney, MD, 301-593-3410 x201.
Tot Talk Playgroup
Tot Talk Playgroup offers parent and child classes in art, music and movement, baby sign language and Spanish. Visit our website for details.
www.tottalkpg.com, director@tottalkpg.com, 5671 Western Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 301-659-7488.
VisArts at Rockville
Boogie Babies for parents and kids. Two hours of arts, music, yummies and all around fun for 2- to 5-year-olds on the second Sunday of the month.
www.visartscenter.org, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville, MD, 301-315-8200.
Washington DC Jewish Community Center
Year-round Parenting Center parent and child classes develop toddlers' social, art, music and gross-motor skills.
http://washingtondcjcc.org/kids-and-parents, sarahr@washingtondcjcc.org, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, DC, 202-777-3270.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Baby Artsplay, for children ages 6-36 months and their caregivers, is a holistic early childhood music, drama and movement program supporting intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
www.wolftrap.org/education, classes@wolftrap.org, 1645 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA, 703-937-6307. |
