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.
For all of these, the minimum enrollment is 4 kids, and we must have that one week before the class starts 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 one week before the class starts. 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
We are not accepting phone registrations for fall classes. Please register online.
Fall class online registration will be posted the first week of August.
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Musical Infants with Miriam (0-6 months)
FALL SESSION 1: 7 Tuesdays, September 14-October 26, 3:45-4:30 pm$142; Discounted Member Rate $93FALL SESSION 2: 6 Tuesdays, November 2-December 14 (no class Nov 23), 3:45-4:30 pm$122; Discounted Member Rate $80Teacher: MiriamLocation: Dance Studio
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
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Music and Motion with Miriam (15 months-4 years old)
FALL SESSION 1: 7 Tuesdays, September 14-October 26, 4:45-5:30 pm$142; Discounted Member Rate $93FALL SESSION 2: 6 Tuesdays, November 2-December 14 (no class Nov 23), 4:45-5:30 pm$122; Discounted Member Rate $80Teacher: MiriamLocation: Dance Studio
Get moving to the music with your toddler in a class that combines music, dancing, games, and interpretive movements.Min/Max: 4/10
Music and Me with Sara Smith (18 months and younger)
FALL SESSION 1: 7 Wednesdays, September 15-October 27, 10:30-11:15 am$122; Discounted Member Rate $80FALL SESSION 2: 6 Wednesdays, November 3-December 15 (no class Nov 24), 10:30-11:15 am$122; Discounted Member Rate $80Teacher: Sara SmithLocation: Dance Studio
Share your love of music by taking this interactive music class with your toddler. Musical activities include songs, rhythm play, instruments, creative movement, and a healthy dose of pure musical fun!Min/Max: 4/10
Getting Ready for Preschool (15-19 months)
8 Thursdays, October 21-December 16 (no class November 25), 9:45-11:15 am$202; Discounted Member Rate $122Teacher: Sarah GLocation: Reception Room, 2nd floor
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
Getting Ready for Preschool (20 months and older)
10 Fridays, October 8-December 17 (no class November 26), 9:30-11:00 amSOLD OUT--please check out our Thursday Getting Ready, Itsy Bitsy Yoga Tots, Music and Motion or Sunday KidSongs classesTeacher: MiriamLocation: 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. It’s a great way to get ready for preschool! Min/Max: 4/10
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Itsy Bitsy Yoga® for Tots (crawling-24 months)
10 Fridays, October 8- December 17 (no class November 26), 11:00-11:40 am$202; Discounted Member Rate $132Teacher: Tena HLocation: Dance Studio
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
KidSongs with Ms. Audrey (12 months to 3 1/2 years old)
10 Sundays, September 19-December 12 (no classes October 3, October 10, November 28), 4:30-5:15 pm$202; Discounted Member Rate $132Teacher: AudreyLocation: Classroom 1
KidSongs with Ms. Audrey is an interactive sing-along for kids and their caretakers. The 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: 4/10
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Fridays10:00 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.
And don’t forget to register for our year-round children’s aquatics classes! You register for any of our non-aquatics classes online, or by fax, phone or mail:
Get Nurtured
Especially for Parents
Swim Classes for Toddlers, offered by our Aquatics Department
Preschool at the 16th Street J
Meet the Parenting Center Teachers
ContactSarah Rabin SpiraDirector, Early Childhood, Youth & Family Programs(202) 777-3278sarahr@washingtondcjcc.orgf. (202) 518-9420