Parenting Center Classes for Children

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.

Spring class schedule and registration now available!

• To register online for the spring classes (March-May), please click on the links below the desired class.* 
• Download the spring class registration form (Word PDF)

Parenting Center Spring Classes (March–May 2010)

March 8 through May 28*

(*except for the Friday GR class which begins March 5)

Note:  We will not be holding any classes during the week of Passover (March 29-April 6), during Shavuot (May 19-20) or on the Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day Weekend (May 30-31).

For all of these, the minimum enrollment is 4 kids, and we must have that by March 5 to run the class.  We are no longer accepting walk-in registrations—a child must be registered before attending the class.  We will keep registration open until after the first week of classes, but we must meet the minimum enrollment by March 5.  We will let you know at that time if we will be running the class or cancelling it.

We cannot allow unregistered students to attend the classes.  Please bring your registration form or printed receipt to class.

All prices include the $2 processing fee.

Read more about our Parenting Center methodology and policies

Dates:

• Enrollment begins:  February 23
• Minimum class decision date:  March 5
• Enrollment ends:  one week after class begins

Download the spring class registration form (Word PDF)

MONDAYS

Musical Infants (0-6 months)

10 Mondays, March 8-May 24 (no class March 29 or April 5), 11:30 am-12:15 pm
Teacher: Miriam
$202; Discounted Member Rate $132
Location:  Dance Studio, 4th Floor

Bond with your baby through music in this class for infants and their grownups.  We will use age-appropriate songs, movements, games, and instruments to encourage development and attachment and to share ideas about how to stimulate your baby at home.
Min/Max:  4/11

Register Online for Musical Infants

TUESDAYS

Musical Fun (15 months and younger)

10 Tuesdays, March 9-May 25 (no class March 30 or April 6), 12:15–12:45 pm
Teacher:  Sarah G
$202; Discounted Member Rate $132
Location:  Classroom 1, 1st Floor

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.
Min/Max:  4/10

Register Online for Musical Fun

Music and Motion (15 months and older)

9 Tuesdays, March 9-May 25 (no class March 30, April 6, or May 18), 4:45-5:30 pm
Teacher: Miriam
$182; Discounted Member Rate $119
Location:  Dance Studio, 4th Floor

Get moving to the music with your toddler in a class that combines music, dancing, interpretive movements and more.
Min/Max:  4/10

Register Online for Music and Motion

WEDNESDAYS

Creative Movement for Young Dancers (18 months-3 years)

10 Wednesdays, March 10-May 26 (no class March 31 or May 19), 4:15-5:00 pm
Teacher: Andrea
$202; Discounted Member Rate $132
Location:  Dance Studio, 4th Floor
THIS CLASS HAS ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT

Join us for this movement and dance class for toddlers and their caregivers.  Children will learn basic dance steps and develop coordination and gross motor skills.
Min/Max:  4/10 

Register Online for Creative Movement

THURSDAYS

Getting Ready for Preschool (15-19 months)

10 Thursdays, March 11-May 27 (no class April 1 or May 20), 9:30-11:00 am
Teacher: Annaleah
$252; Discounted Member Rate $152
Location:  Reception Room, 2nd Floor
THIS CLASS HAS ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT

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!
Min/Max:  4/10

Register Online for Getting Ready for 15-19 months

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tykes (2-4 year olds)

9 Thursdays, March 11-May 13 (no class April 1), 4:30-5:15 pm
Teacher: Tena H
$182; Discounted Member Rate $119
Location:  Dance Studio, 4th Floor

Tykes Itsy Bitsy Yoga offers a fascinating flow of yoga poses with songs, stories, and games to create an enriching parent/child activity. Each class is personalized around tyke's curiosities as they learn yoga through social interaction, repetition, and play. Help your tyke build the foundation for a healthy and fit lifestyle while having fun! Classes are designed for children to participate with a caregiver. For more information, visit www.itsybitsyyoga.com.
Min/Max:  4/9

Register Online for Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tykes

FRIDAYS

Getting Ready for Preschool (20 months and up)

12 Fridays, March 5*- May 28 (no class April 2), 9:30-11:00 am
*Note:  this class starts March 5 as there was no winter session make-up needed
Teacher:  Miriam
THIS CLASS IS FULL
Location:  Reception Room, 2nd Floor

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. Because it’s on a Friday, the class will join the Preschool for Shabbat at 10:00 am as part of their Circle Time. It’s a great way to get ready for preschool! 
Min/Max:  4/10

Register Online for Getting Ready for 20-24 months THIS CLASS IS FULL

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots (crawling-24 months)

10 Fridays, March 12-May 21 (no class April 2), 11:00-11:45 am
Teacher: Tena H
$202; Discounted Member Rate $132
Location:  Dance Studio, 4th Floor

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots is a supportive, fun-loving, and active yoga class filled with dozens of Itsy Bitsy Yoga poses especially for tots. As tot’s mobility increases, classes offer tot-centric poses that encourage and support their physical explorations and build the parent/child bond. Tots become more confident in their moving bodies as they practice yoga both in and out of class. Classes are designed for children to participate with a caregiver. For more information, visit www.itsybitsyyoga.com.
Min/Max:  4/9

Register Online for Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots

SUNDAYS

KidSongs with Ms. Audrey (all ages, 12 months-3 1/2 years old)

9 Sundays, March 14-May 23 (no class April 4 or 25), 10:00-10:45 am
Teacher:  Audrey
$182; Discounted Member Rate $119
Location:  Classroom 1, 1st Floor

KidSongs with Ms. Audrey is an interactive sing-along for kids and their caretakers. The morning entertainment includes a mix of traditional and original songs, finger-plays, dancing and simple percussion. Parents have remarked that they enjoy the atmosphere Ms. Audrey creates, calling it well-paced and engaging.
Min/Max:  5/10

Register Online for KidSongs

Ballet for Young Dancers and Tots (ages 3-5 years)

10 Sundays, March 14-May 23 (no class April 4), 4:30-5:15 pm
Teacher: Andrea
$202; Discounted Member Rate $132
Location:  Dance Studio, 4th Floor

Join us for this movement and dance class for toddlers and their caregivers.  Children will learn basic dance steps and develop coordination and gross motor skills.
Min/Max:  4/8

Register Online for Ballet 

• Download the spring class registration form (Word PDF)

Also check out our workshops designed specifically for parents!

Ta'am Shel Shabbat

Fridays
10:00 am

Free event!

Join our preschoolers for a fun-filled Shabbat celebration each Friday. We will sing Shabbat songs in English and Hebrew, say the blessings and set Shabbat apart from the rest of the week. 

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You register for any of our non-aquatics classes online, or by fax, phone or mail:

• Fax:  (202) 518-9420

• Mail or drop off:  16th Street J, ATTN: Amanda Libman, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC  20036

• Phone:  (202) 777-3256 

• If you have any questions, please contact our registrar Amanda Libman:  (202) 777-3256