Parenting Center Class Descriptions

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. 

 

Getting Ready for Preschool (15-19 months)

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 months and older)

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! 

Musical Fun I (under 15 months)

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.

Music and Motion (15 months and older)

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

Musical Infants (0-6 months)  NEW!

Bond with your baby through music in this new class geared to infants and their parents.  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.   Whether you are a first-time mom or a parenting veteran, on maternity leave or a full-time caregiver, bring your baby and join the fun!

  • Register Online for summer II classes (July)

  • Register Online for summer III classes (August)

  • Download the summer I (June) class registration form (Word doc  PDF)

  • Download the summer II and III (July and August sessions) class registration form (Word doc  PDF) 

 

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 challah as a special Shabbat snack.    

Get Nurtured 

We offer classes for toddlers and their caregivers year-round.

Also check out our Swim Classes for Toddlers, offered by our Aquatics Department

Contact

Sarah Rabin Spira
Director, Early Childhood, Youth & Family Programs
(202) 777-3278
sarahr@washingtondcjcc.org

Registrar
(202) 777-3256
registrar@washingtondcjcc.org

f. (202) 518-9420