Parenting Center

Our Parenting Center provides families with support and guidance as they raise their young children. It offers networking opportunities, resources, and programming with a wide variety of classes to meet the developmental and social needs of both young children and parents. From yoga to art, we try to make parent and toddler time fun and interesting. 

• Winter Classes (starting in January) 

• Class Descriptions

• Swim Classes for Toddlers, run by our Aquatics Department

• Special Events for Children at the 16th Street J

• Register Online for winter classes

• Purchase a Motion Commotion season pass

• Download a Registration Form

• Download a PDF of the winter class schedule

WINTER PARENTING CENTER CLASSES (starting in January)

We close registration January 9 or when the classes are full.

Download our Registration Form (a PDF) to mail, fax or drop off.  You may also register online.  We are not accepting phone registrations at this time.

Getting Ready for Preschool (15-19 months)

13 Thursdays, January 8-April 2, 9:30-11:00 am
$350; $235 Discounted Member Rate

This mini-nursery program for toddlers and their grownups includes Circle Time, music, movement, crafts and playtime that will encourage the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills. It is a great way to get ready for preschool!   
 

Getting Ready for Preschool (20-24 months)

12 Tuesdays, January 6-March 31 (no class January 20), 9:30-11:00 am
$325; $215 Discounted Member Rate

This mini-nursery program geared toward older toddlers includes Circle Time, music, movement, crafts and playtime that will encourage the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills. It’s a great way to get ready for preschool! 

Messing Around (20-24 months)

13 Thursdays, January 8-April 2, 11:15 am-Noon
$285; $195 Discounted Member Rate

Toddlers ages 20-24 months and their grownups will have great fun discovering all types of tactile art materials. Children will discover artistic expression through their exploration of colors, shapes and materials.

NEW! Motion Commotion for Toddlers Season Pass (15 months and older)

Purchase a season pass to visit Motion Commotion as often as you’d like during these dedicated hours:  Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 12:30-3:30 pm at any time  (no class January 19-20, February 16)
$120; $80 Discounted Member Rate

When it's too cold or rainy to go to a park, come in and enjoy active indoor fun and great company at our informal playgroup for toddlers and their parents and/or caregivers. The group will be held in our Motion Commotion room with space to run and jump and filled with soft play equipment, balls and hula hoops. This class is parent/caregiver-led.
Purchase a Motion Commotion season pass

Musical Fun I (under 15 months)

11 Tuesdays, January 6-March 31 (no class January 20 or February 17), 12:15-12:45 pm
$245; $165 Discounted Member Rate

Toddlers age 15 months and younger and their grownups can join us for interactive singing, joyful movements, introduction to instruments and much more. The class will showcase songs, rhymes, stories and dances. Special focus on songs that can be sung throughout the day (bath, mealtime, getting dressed, etc.) Improvisation is encouraged.

Musical Fun II (15 months and older)

11 Mondays, January 5-March 30 (no class January 19 or February 16), 9:30-10:15 am
$240; $165 Discounted Member Rate

Get ready to groove! Bring your toddler for an exciting music-filled story hour. We’ll use songs and instruments to tell stories and build language and pre-literacy skills.  This is a companion class to Musical Fun I, designed for older toddlers.

Music and Motion (15 months and older)

12 Tuesdays, January 6-March 31 (no class January 20), 4:45-5:30 pm
$265; $180 Discounted Member Rate

Get moving to the music in this class that combines music, dancing, interpretive movements and more.

 

• Registration Form (a PDF) for winter classes.

• Register Online for winter classes (not including Motion Commotion)

• Purchase a Motion Commotion season pass

• Download a PDF of the winter class schedule

Free event!

Ta'am Shel Shabbat

Fridays

10:00 am

Join our preschoolers for a fun-filled Shabbat celebration each Friday. We will sing Shabbat songs in English and Hebrew, say the blessings and enjoy a snack of challah and grape juice.