Best Mommy and Me Classes in NYC

Baby Fingers offers parents and little ones the opportunity to bond and interact while learning American Sign Language through songs and play. Music and sign language both aid in the development of language and sign language is a useful tool to help communicate with your pre-verbal children. Babies and toddlers practice sign language through stories, songs, games, and movement to music.

NYC Elite offers classes for babies and toddlers in Tribeca, the Upper East Side, and the Upper West Side. Little gymnasts begin to learn movement and use preschool sized equipment, including trampolines and a giant foam pit. Kids will also play games with balls and hoops and work on coordination on obstacle courses with swinging, climbing, running, jumping, and other motor development activities.

Little Maestros infant and toddler music classes are a hit with both kids and parents. Talented and enthusiastic teachers strive to make this the very best music program for kids, with a focus on fostering a love of music, developing language, and sharing positive messages. The changing lineup of activities makes each class unique, and includes musical stories, puppet shows, dance parties, and catchy original music.

Classes are held at the original East 69th Street location and a number of other locations throughout the city.

The classes at Recess DUMBO cover gym, music, dance, art, preschool prep and more. Parents can view a complete bio of all of Recess DUMBO's teachers online before enrolling.

A variety of family yoga classes are offered for parents and their babies from ages 6+ weeks to crawling. Each class has activities designed for a specific age range, such as gentle stretching for infants.

The excellent Mark Morris Dance School offers parent and child movement classes to introduce your child to dance. Each class has one instructor and one musician, who plays live music for the class. Instructors introduce children to movement using singing, musical instruments, and games.

Brooklyn Forest School offers parent-child outdoor classes in several locations in Prospect Park and Central Park. There are no set age restrictions for morning classes, but most kids are between ages one and four. Children have free play in the park, enjoy a homemade snack, and go on nature walks.

Pure Yoga offers a variety of classes for moms and their babies (6+ weeks – crawling), all designed to strengthen your postpartum body while bonding with your baby. For a challenging workout, try the “Baby Wearing” class (babies up to 1 yr old) where moms carry their babies while engaging in ballet and prenatal yoga exercises.

Early childhood teachers lead nature- and science-focused classes for the American Museum of Natural History's Early Adventures Program, encouraging preschoolers to use curiosity to guide discoveries about the world. Classes involve a mix of museum exhibit exploration and classroom-based learning through scientific art projects, investigations, live animal encounters, and more.

Kelly R:  Baby DJ School classes use musical games, dancing, play, technology, and fun(ky) original tunes to teach the youngest music lovers DJ skills. Kids enjoy a boost in cognitive, motor, language, and social development, and caregivers are immersed in the learning right along with their child. Little ones will experience the thrill of creating their own music with digital and analogue DJ instruments, and percussion. Classes are held in a variety of locations around NYC, and boast a generous makeup policy.

Lisa R:  The Ballet Club offers focused dance classes for children as young as 18 months. Toddler classes use story-telling, games, and music to encourage exploration and movement.

Kelly R:  The Met holds a variety of classes for kids, including special offerings to spark artistic appreciation in the youngest learners. Hello, Met! engages kids in stories, songs, and activities based on the works of art housed in the museum. Parent-Child Workshops welcome kids and a caregiver to create their own masterpieces using techniques in painting, collage, sculpting, and more.

The American Youth Dance Theater offers ballet classes for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. The youngest dancers begin learning basic technique and movement in First Steps and Mommy-n-Me classes.

AdityaE3F6:  Piano buds is an amazing program and learning environment that my 3-year-old daughter absolutely loves. She eagerly anticipates every class and is excited to make music each week. The preschool class is exceptionally well-organized, filled with diverse activities and fun props. Alexandra incorporates a range of musical techniques, ensuring all the children are actively involved and expanding their musical understanding. It's a fantastic chance for kids to be fully immersed in the joy of music.

Lisa R:  What kid doesn't want to cuddle a bunny? At the Art Farm kids can feed and snuggle a variety of animals, socialize, and enjoy crafts and toys during open play and guided classes focused on art, cooking, animal care, pre-school prep and more. Visit their website for a rundown of current offerings.