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Best Classes for Preschoolers and Toddlers in Philadelphia

iNMovement provides gymnastics and movement education for Philadelphians of all ages and ability levels. Photo courtesy of iNMovement
iNMovement provides gymnastics and movement education for Philadelphians of all ages and ability levels. Photo courtesy of iNMovement
8/4/23 - By Cait Sumner

The best way to keep your sanity with a preschooler? Sign them up for some classes! Parenting a toddler is hard work, and keeping them entertained is even harder. Especially if you're a stay at home parent, having a plan every week that guarantees some time out of the house is sometimes all you need to feel human again. Whether you want to get some blood flowing with a movement class or satisy the earbuds with a fun music class, there are plenty of enriching options around the Philadelphia area for your little one.

Looking for more fun things to do with your preschooler? Check out our Preschool Guide for lots of great activities geared towards toddlers. Don't miss our Free Indoor Play Spaces post, which features tons of fun places to play all for free!

 

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Learn to play and draw the ukulele and other instruments and Mr. John's Music. Photo courtesy of Mr. John's Music

Preschool and Toddler Classes

Mr. John's Music

Main Line, Philadelphia, & New Jersey
Classes for ages 0-12
Mr. John's Music has lots of great options for toddlers! From group classes like Music in Action and Stories & Standards, which are offered in several locations throughout the area, to private lessons on a variety of instruments, there are so many options for musically inclined kiddos. READ MORE

Baby WordPlay

Graduate Hospital & Fairmount Park
Classes for age 0-4
Perfect for kids up to 4 years old, Baby WordPlay's storyplays help little ones develop a love of words, stories, books, math, and music.  READ MORE

InMovement Gymnastics

Queen Village & Northern Liberties
Classes for 10 months to adults
In addition to gymnastic classes and programming for children and adults, Philly InMovement also offers summer camp, vacation camp, and birthday parties—all with a gymnastics theme. Open play hours are available for little ones, and kids who get serious about gymnastics can participate in the team program. InMovement currently has three locations in Center City. READ MORE

PlayArts

Philadelphia
Classes for 0-10
Preschool classes at PlayArts include PlayMusic Family, which offers an intro to music education, and Movement Lab, an early dance class. PlayArts also has its own preschool and offers afterschool programs, day camps, and summer camps for schoolage kids. Not to mention, the incredible playspace, which is a great place to get out and play! READ MORE

NEST Center City

Philadelphia
Classes for 0-6 years
NEST has a variety of classes to choose from including gymnastics, indoor sports, yoga, music, dance, science, and art. They also offer preschool prep programs as well as groups for new parents. At Hatchlings and Second Time Around, both first-time and experienced parents can find a place to discuss where they are in their journey.  READ MORE

Spanish Workshop for Children

Blue Bell, Bryn Mawr, & Philadelphia
Classes for 15months to 17 years
Get your child started with a second language at Spanish Workshop for Children! This Spanish language school offers classes for toddlers, preschoolers, all the way up to teens. Preschool programs include tons of activities, which boost self-confidence, motor skills, and coordination. READ MORE

Little Gym

Abington & Hatfield (Ardmore coming soon)
Classes for ages 0-12
Little Gym offers pre-K gymnastics classes for kids who love to run, jump, and roll. With a few locations in the area, you can choose the one that's most convenient for you. Little Gym also offers camps, parties, and drop-in events and practice times. READ MORE

MoveMakers Philly

Two Locations in Philadelphia
Classes for ages 3-18
For kiddos who love to pop and lock and breakdance, MoveMakers is the move. This hip-hop studio with two locations offers everything from classes to an after school program and summer camps for aspiring movemakers of all ages. READ MORE

Romp n' Roll of Willow Grove

Willow Grove
Classes for ages 0-6
This kids' gym features gym, art, and music classes in addition to hosting summer camps, parents' nights out, and birthday parties. Little ones from babies to age 6 are sure to delight in the fun offered by Romp n' Roll. READ MORE

Philadelphia Gymnastics Center

Conshohocken
Classes for 21 months to 17 years
In addition to gymnastics classes, Philadelphia Gymnastics Center offers camps and clinics for kids ages 6-14. There are full and half-day sessions plus special camps for preschoolers age 3-5. Classes during the school year range from kindergym through advanced competitive gymnastics, as well as ninja classes that combine gymnatstics moves with martial arts and obstacle course skills. READ MORE

Kidz 4 Fitness

Philadelphia
Classes for ages 18 months to 12 years
With everything from fitness to nutrition, dance, yoga, musical theatre, character building, coding and art, Kidz 4 Fitness has so much to offer. Classes are available for kids ages 18 months to 12 years old. READ MORE

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