Jodi’s Gym has been providing New York kids the highest level of fun & fitness for 30 years! Classes range from 9 months-12 years old. Their step-by-step, no fail approach ensures that every child feels a sense of accomplishment. At Jodi’s Gym they will develop a love for exercise and fitness, pride and self-esteem, traits they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. You won't find a more attentive, caring, knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff anywhere! Their brightly-colored, safe, clean and spacious facilities are a child’s dream come true. From the tiniest tumblers to advanced gymnasts, there is something for everyone. Classes offered include Mommy & Me Gym +Music and Art Classes (9 months-3 years), preschool gymnastics (3-5 years), school aged gymnastics (5-12 yrs), Mad Science, fitness classes, preschool alternative, special needs gymnastics, dance, summer and holiday break camps, free perks for members, free open play, and play group.

The Children’s Gardening Program offers the perfect way for kids to get outside and get their hands dirty. Guided by instructors, children plant, tend, and harvest fresh vegetables and herbs, and learn about topics from pollination to composting. The program takes place in the Ruth Rea Howell Vegetable Garden, centerpiece of the Edible Academy. Each gardening season offers unique and engaging activities customized for kids ages 3–5 and ages 6–12. 

Visit the website to reserve or inquire about the Children's Gardening Program, and come grow with the New York Botanical Garden.

Beansprouts was founded as a cooperative preschool in 1980 and serves children between the ages of 1.9 to 9. Its preschool program runs from September through mid-June.

Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the ECC began as the synagogue’s Nursery School and Kindergarten in 1949. Values of progressive education, creative play-based experiences, and building a strong Jewish identity are central to its educational mission. The school remains true to these core traditions, responsive to the changing needs of families, and committed to innovation and excellence.

The ECC's philosophy is based on the world-renowned schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, which value children as capable, strong, and rich with wonder and knowledge. They believe in a constructivist, play-based approach to education. Through play, children are empowered to explore their surroundings, form relationships with teachers and peers, and work with a wide variety of materials to create, experiment, and discover. Their children learn in meaningful contexts, using everyday moments as opportunities for growth and learning.