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Best Preschool and Toddler Classes in Boston: Music, Art, and Movement

Kids can express their inner artist (and dancer, and musician) with the best preschool and toddler classes in Boston. Photo courtesy of Minni
Kids can express their inner artist (and dancer, and musician) with the best preschool and toddler classes in Boston. Photo courtesy of Minni
9/10/23 - By N Ferreira

Local families have incredible opportunities with the best preschool and toddler classes in Boston. While there are many Boston "mommy & me" spaces, these preschool classes will allow you to take a step back and watch your child engage with other children and teachers from a distance. These Greater Boston toddler and preschool classes allow your little one to explore the world on their own. From art and music classes to sports and nature classes, there is something to stimulate every little learner.

Check out our Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids for more enrichment programs in the Boston area. And explore our Boston Schools and Preschools Guide to see our top picks for educational programs around Boston.

 

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Sports, dance, and movement classes help toddlers and preschoolers develop skills and friendships. Photo courtesy of Super Soccer Stars Boston
Sports, dance, and movement classes help toddlers and preschoolers develop skills and friendships. Photo courtesy of Super Soccer Stars Boston

Best Preschool and Toddler Classes in Boston: Dance and Movement

Acton School of Ballet

Acton
The Acton School of Ballet offers "First Steps" classes for children age 3 and 4. The school also provides insrtruction for kindergarteners and first graders in the pre-ballet program. Parent and Me classes for children age 18 months to three years are also available. READ MORE

Esh Circus Arts

Somerville
Esh Circus Arts offers kids and teens an opportunity to explore many aspects of the circus arts, including ground acrobatics, aerial acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, wire-walking, clowning, hula hooping, and much, much more! For little ones 4-6, Circus Explorers, children will learn many of the basic skills and concepts that underlie higher-level circus work.  READ MORE

Super Soccer Stars Boston

Boston, Charlestown
Set in a fun, non-competitive environment, Super Soccer Stars offers age-specific programs and parties for kids. Classes are held outdoors at locations in and around Boston. Parent & Me classes are provided for children age 12 months to 2 years. Private lessons are available as well. READ MORE

Urbanity Dance

Boston
Movement and dance classes are held for kids ages 10 months to 18 years. This fall, there will be limited class sizes, mask requirements, and social distancing, with demarcated boxes for students on the floor. READ MORE

Down Under School of Yoga

Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Newton
Down Under's postnatal Baby & Me yoga classes provide parent-centric yoga instruction, as well as interaction with babies from six weeks to a year old. Down Under has six Greater Boston locations, and offers kids yoga instruction starting at age 3. READ MORE
Boston preschoolers can explore art and music with these great classes for budding creatives! Photo courtesy of Jammin with You
Boston preschoolers can explore art and music with these great classes for budding creatives! Photo courtesy of Jammin with You

Best Preschool and Toddler Classes in Boston: Art and Music

Community Music Center of Boston

Boston
Select instrumental classes, including piano and violin, are being offered in-person this fall. READ MORE

Groovy Baby Music

Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Somerville, Charlestown
For over 20 years, Groovy Baby Music has offered award winning, research-based music and movement programs. With infant, mixed-aged, and big kid classes, there is something for everyone. Online classes are offered from anywhere, and indoor and outdoor classes take place at locations in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville. READ MORE

Jammin with You

Wellesley
Jammin with You wants infants, children, and teens to experience, live, practice, and perform music with passion and confidence. JWY's private lessons, studio classes, and camps cover all ages, levels, and abilities from babies to bands. The JWY team includes dozens of highly-trained, talented, and passionate instructors.   READ MORE

Little Lovage Club

Boston
Little Lovage Club provides 30-minute classes for babies and kids, with a particular focus on children 9 months to 3-years- old. Small classses allow for engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons in music, movement, art, and more. Babies less than 6 months can accompany an older child for free. Advance bookings are highly recommended. READ MORE

Minni

Boston
Minni is a creative community space run by professional artists and educators who believe deeply that regular art-making promotes joy, creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. The space aims to serve as a place of gathering to support children and families within the local community, offering weekly classes for kids from ages 18 months to 12 years, as well as school break camps for kids ages 4 to 9 years old. READ MORE

Muckykids Art Studio

Cambridge
The MuckyTots Art and Sensory Play program provides a unique opportunity for kids (ages 18 months to 3 years) to explore arts and crafts. Classes are held weekly, with participants and their caregivers enjoying music and stories, in addition to hands-on sensory play. READ MORE
Get them out and exploring the world with these nature classes for Boston kids. Photo courtesy of Tinkergarten Boston
Get them out and exploring the world with these nature classes for Boston kids. Photo courtesy of Tinkergarten Boston

Best Preschool and Toddler Classes in Boston for Nature Lovers

PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration

Newton, Wellesley
Puddlestompers offers both school break camps and summer camps for kids 4-8. School break camp is 4.5 hours (with extended day options) and offered at the Newton & Wellesley locations. Each day kids will investigate a different seasonally relevant nature topic through hands-on exploration, active movement, outdoor play, STEM-based experiments, games, crafts, and stories. Summer camp offers the same opportunities are school break camps and are held at their Newton, South Newton, Wellesley, and Needham locations. READ MORE

Tinkergarten Boston

Various Locations
Tinkergarten offers outdoor, play-based education classes for kids 18 months to 8 years old and a treasured adult. Both kids and adults learn and grow together in the best classroom of all—nature. READ MORE

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