Sure, we call it “Mommy and Me” but that’s just because we’re fans of alliteration! The fact is, every child is different, every family is different, every situation is different, and every expectation is different. Our students attend Club Classes with parents, grandparents, nannies, etc. Any adult caregiver is welcome to serve as your child’s designated adult for a Club Class. Since 2004, we have been fine-tuning our Tadpoles, Turtles, Frogs, Toads and Preschool Practice curriculums, tailoring our program to the strengths and challenges of every student we encounter. Club Classes take place in our central classroom, (the Clubhouse!), which is equipped with padded floors and age-appropriate play equipment designed to aid in the sensory development of little ones.
Every Mommy and Me Club Class includes time-tested activities that encourage motor skill development, provide opportunities for socialization and growth, enrich the sensory experiences of our learners, and are tons of fun to boot! The classes within this curriculum can be taken independently or as a sequential program—each level is designed to build upon the one before, for those who make an early commitment to the development of their child.
But wait…there’s more! All students enrolled in one of our Club Classes are welcome to join us for our Open Library & Play hours and Fun Friday drop-in STEAM classes, new to our program in the 2024-2025 school year.
TADPOLES — Lots of love, early on!
Tadpoles (0-3 months) Tues & Thurs │ 10:15am-11:00am │ $240 ($228 with registration by 12/20)
*Zoom link available 30 min before class start for virtual attendance
This gentle class is an opportunity for new parents and caregivers to connect with their babies and each other in a calm, low-pressure environment of support and community. Activities will include basic infant massage, gentle movement work and tummy time, music, and a flexible curriculum based on the needs of our participants! Can’t make it out of the house? No problem! A Zoom link will be provided 30 minutes before the start of each class so that you can participate and learn from home.
TURTLES — Trying to sit up, crawl or cruise?
Turtles (3-8 months) Mon & Weds │ 1:00pm-1:50pm │ $600 ($570 with registration by 12/20)
For little ones new to independent movement and not yet cruising, this class engages babies through music, instruments, sign language, tumbling, muscle, balance and brain builders, and parachute & bubbles. As infant senses develop and little ones become increasingly able to take in their surroundings, they’ll meet new classmates and enjoy the first social interactions with peers. Parents and caregivers also benefit from meeting other adults with babies in the neighborhood to build friendships and exchange ideas about raising a new baby in Murray Hill!
FROGS — If you can’t stop moving… run with us!
TOADS — What better time to jump in?
PRESCHOOL PRACTICE — Starting drop-off preschool soon? Practice!
Preschool Practice (18-24 months) Mon & Weds │9:00am-11:30am │ $2500 ($2375 with registration by 12/20)
Taught by two veteran preschool and kindergarten teachers, Preschool Practice gives your child age-appropriate experience in a more structured classroom environment so that they can make a seamless transition into a completely separated preschool program. Teachers partner with each child’s caregiver to help build skills of autonomy within a supportive and safe environment, with activities featuring scientific and sensory exploration, pre-literacy and early math skills, art projects, teamwork, sorting and memory skills, puzzles, snack time (with adult support), obstacle courses, story time, and parachute & bubbles.
Disclaimer
- All class fees and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
- WOC reserves the right to revoke membership for any reason
- Please refer to calendar for important dates and planning
- Schedule is subject to change