Mommy and Me Classes & Toddler Times - Milwaukee

Join Mr. Nick for songs, stories, and activities designed to get you and your preschooler excited about natural science and the world around us. Every week you'll learn together about a new animal, so there’s ALWAYS something new to discover, for kids and adults alike!

It’s never too early to learn to love art! Enjoy creating with your little one and then join in the sing-alongs at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is the first institution in the United States to offer Smart Start™, a new and innovative Early Childhood education program that uses musical activities to train fundamental cognitive skills for children ages 0 – 4. Studies have demonstrated that Smart Start™ helps children achieve growth in vocabulary, pre-reading abilities, and singing ability after their first year, with similar levels of growth in years two and beyond.

Little Sprouts Play Cafe hosts small social groups for little ones and their caregivers. They offer a small group activity each week and also allow for open-ended playtime. They also have open play opportunities.

This unique gymnastics and physical development center is an ideal spot for indoor play. Flips 4 All offers both open play and personalized instruction, including parent and tot classes.

Tuesdays in the Garden provides a nurturing environment where children’s curiosity and wonder are extended through play and exploration, and children and their caregivers learn and discover side-by-side. Join art educators for hands-on art making and all-senses-engaged exploration of the outdoor world at Lynden. 

Shila said:  Tuesdays in the Garden is designed for parents and children under 4 years old. This program allows parents and their little ones to play outside and make fun arts and crafts! Dress for outdoor play; rain or shine, you will spend part of the time out in the garden. This naturist led program runs monthly throughout the year. Advanced registration required.

Hoyt Park is an award-winning outdoor community pool with a water playground, water slide, concession stand, classes, events, and a zero-depth tot area. Start your summer mornings off with a swim with your little one. Parent/Tot time will be held in the zero-depth area.

Swiss Turners Gymnastics Academy offers a parent and tot class called Diaper Dinosaurs. This is a structured class that offers songs, music, parachute fun and basic gymnastics skills, as well as special one-on-one time for parent and child! Their gym includes trampolines, a foam pit, along with mats and state-of-the-art gymnastics equipment.

Infinite Gymnastics offers an academic-based fitness program. They introduce little gymnasts to stretching, music, games and basic gymnastics in a semi-structured class that also introduces colors, shapes, animals, and numbers. Parent help is required for this class level.

Wildcard Gymnastics offers parent-child gymnastics classes for children starting as young as 8 months old. Their classes introduce little ones to age-appropriate physical fitness, locomotor skills, social interaction, and fundamental gymnastics.

North Shore Academy of Gymnastics offers a class called Tumble Buddies. This interactive parent-child class introduces little ones to movement, fun, and learning through exploring gymnastics. They will enjoy using gymnastics equipment and listening to music while being physically active.

Salto Gymnastics Center has a Tiny Tot Program that offers both classes for tots and a Tiny Tot Open Gym.

Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure created for parents and little ones to enjoy together. Your child can bounce, climb, and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar-age children.

All tot classes at LaFleur's Gymnastics have 3 rotations: Bars, Floor/ Trampoline & Pit Stations.

Little Explorers is a playgroup open to families with children aged 2 to 5 years old. These naturalist-guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed by 45 minutes of free play. Adults are encouraged to play along with their little explorers as well.