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Best Classes for Preschoolers and Toddlers in Orlando

Songbirds Music, Art & Dance offers amazing classes in all genres for toddlers. Photo courtesy of Songbirds Facebook
Songbirds Music, Art & Dance offers amazing classes in all genres for toddlers. Photo courtesy of Songbirds Facebook
8/13/23 - By Melanie Preis

Orlando classes for preschoolers and toddlers keep little learners socialized, active, and ready to experience new skills and talents. Young children discover the wonders of their surrounding world in awesome toddler classes in Orlando—options include Mommy-and-me classes, large groups, and small group settings.

Take a look at some of our favorite classes in Orlando for toddlers and preschoolers looking to enrich their knowledge base. Get more specific insight into classes in Central florida by checking out our Guide of the Top Classes in Orlando, including the best baby classes, swimming classes, and much more!

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Young kids can enjoy fun equipment and classes at Brown's Gym Orbit Sports Academy.
Young kids can enjoy fun equipment and classes at Brown's Gym Orbit Sports Academy.

Preschool and Toddler Classes in Orlando: Sports, Gyms, Dance

A Kids Gym

Oviedo
1-3 years
A Kids Gym features a learning academy with classes for infants through VPK, as well as an afterschool program, camps, parent and child gym classes, preschool gymnastics classes, recreational gymnastics, cheer and dance squad for ages 4 and up, and ninja gym classes for ages 3.5 and up. READ MORE

All Star Dance Company

St. Cloud/Lake Nona and Avalon Park
2-5 years
All Star Dance Company offers family-friendly, age-appropriate dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatic Arts, and Musical Theater for ages 2 through 18 at two locations (Avalon Park and St. Cloud/Lake Nona). Dance birthday parties are also available. READ MORE

Bella Ballerina

Winter Park
18months-4 years
Bella Ballerina dance classes offer a delightful and educational experience! Classes are structured around storybook and fairytale themes, allowing ballerinas the freedom to explore dance through imagination, movement, and fun! Dance camp happens during the summer, and dance birthday parties are available for reservation. Classes start at age 18 months-elementary school. READ MORE

Brown's Gym Orbit Sports Academy

Altamonte Springs
18 months-4 years
Brown's Gym builds self-confidence through fitness and fun, with a variety of gymnastics classes ranging from parent-tot to recreational and team, ninja classes for ages 6-11, homeschool gymnastics, afterschool care, summer camps, and birthday parties. READ MORE

Footworks Dance Studio

Winter Garden
2.5-4 years
Footworks Dance Studio offers a range of dance classes for boys and girls ages 2.5 to 18, giving every student the chance to have a well-rounded performing arts education. Young kids can enroll in the preschool program, in addition to summer camps. Older kids can choose from lots of genres.   READ MORE

Gymnastics USA

Winter Garden
1-3 years
Gymnastics USA offers a variety of programs for all ages, including gymnastics classes for ages 3-12, gymnastics team, tumbling classe; Ninja Kidz classes for ages 5-12, aerial silks, a special needs programs, afterschool care, seasonal camps, and birthday parties. READ MORE

MGA Gymnastics

Apopka
2-3 years
MGA Gymnastics specializes in safe, quality instruction in gymnastics, trampoline, and tumbling. MGA also offers a ninja squad program, birthday parties, private lessons, camps, afterschool care, and competitive teams. READ MORE

Perform Orlando

Orlando
3-4 years
Perform Orlando offers a variety of virtual dance and stretch classes, weekly acting class, and voice lessons available by appointment—all through Zoom. Learn musicality through dancing and singing. Learn expression through acting. Dance, sing, and act while having fun and staying safe "social dis-dancing"! READ MORE

RDV Ice Den - Learn to Skate

Orlando
3-4 years
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Preschool and Toddler Classes in Orlando: Arts & Music

Creative Jane Art

Winter Park
0-4 years
Creative Jane Art Studio hosts spring break and summer art camps for rising Kindergarten through 5th grade students. Camp hours are 11am-3pm. Art classes and birthday parties also offered. Toddler classes available for those walking-age 4. READ MORE

Bushel and Peck Studio

Winter Park
6 months- 5 years
The Musikgarten music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers have been part of the Orlando community for over 15 years. Bushel and Peck specializes in babies through age 5, with music classes and parties. READ MORE

Grow and Sing Studios

Multiple Locations
6 months-5 years
Build confidence, strengthen family connection, and help your child meet developmental milestones through the power of music. Grow and Sing Studios offers classes in UCF/Oviedo, Winter Park, Baldwin Park/Downtown Orlando, Lake Nona, Winter Garden. Consider booking a birthday party through these musical maestros! READ MORE

Gymboree Play & Music - Nona

Lake Nona
0-5 years
Gymboree Play & Music classes incorporate age-appropriate activities that help children develop physical, cognitive, and social skills as they play. Choose from a wide range of early childhood classes for ages 0-5 years. READ MORE

Orlando Family Stage Story Stroll

Orlando
2-3 years
This fun and engaging class is for guardians and their toddlers (ages 2-3) to experience a journey of creativity play through Loch Haven Park. Reserve your spot ahead of time or drop in!  Parents, . In the event of inclement weather, class will move inside at Orlando Family Stage. The runtime for each class is between 30-45 minutes. READ MORE

Songbirds Music, Art, and Dance Center

Oviedo
2-5 years
The focus at Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center isn’t just to facilitate lessons, but to be a place where artists of all levels can collaborate with each other. Our faculty is made up of talented local artists, dancers, and musicians. Enjoy musica, art, and dance classes and camps, as well as themed birthday parties, for all ages! READ MORE

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