We always support getting out of the house with baby! Around three- or four-months old, your newborn will start to wake up to the world and enjoy some stimulation outside of the house. It’s a great time for the baby (and the caregiver) to stretch their legs, meet other folks, and explore baby classes.
Whether you want open space for your baby to crawl with other babies or more guided music time or even language exploration, we love these baby classes in Oakland and throughout the East Bay. These classes are especially great for babies who might not be stable enough to play with bigger kiddos.
East Bay Music Together
Every week in the award-winning Music Together and Canta y Baila Conmigo (Spanish) classes at East Bay Music Together, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups come together to play together musically. Fun, educational, & research-based. Also available outdoor & online.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School (BRWS) Parent-Child Groups
Toddler classes unite parents in a warm, supportive, and respectful community that provides social time for tots and parents alike. Play, learn, relax, pick up skills, share your struggles and your triumphs, make friends, and learn about Waldorf Education®. Also a Hiking Group and Mothering Circle.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Zumbini with Mel Snell
Zumbini is a fun and energetic music and movement class for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, the Zumbini program combines music even the adults will like, dance from around the world, and instrument play for 45 minutes per week of bonding, learning, and fun!
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Patti's Swim School
In Castro Valley, small student teacher ratio for lots of individual attention. Parent and Me lessons are from 5 ½ months – 3 years old. When the child can be in the water without a parent, there are lessons for that, too.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Cal Youth Swimming
Cal Youth Programs offer a diverse array of year-round classes for the youngest of kids including swimming (infants-18 years). Locations on the iconic UC Berkeley campus.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
American Swim Academy
Baby Aqua Babies begins at 6 months with the parent in the pool.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Little Folkies
Little Folkies is an award-winning session-based folk music class for children ages 0-6 and their parents and caregivers inspiring young families to sing and play. Songs are accompanied by foot-stomping, hand-clapping and instrument jamming.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Albany Aquatic Center
Tiny Tots (parent/child) classes begin at age 6 months with a full range of lessons for all ages thereafter.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Mariela's Music Time
Bilingual Spanish/English live music and movement. Stories and child development topics and fun ideas for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Emeryville Swim Center
Summertime only. Group lessons are offered, starting with baby swim classes, in which parents are in the water with infants up to age three and tiny tot classes for ages three to five.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Bay Aerials Sweet Peas & Baby Ninjas
Sweet Peas gymnastics starts at age 6 months. Ninja classes begin with walkers.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Together Tots Drop-In Program
The City of Berkeley runs a FREE 4-times-a-week program for caregivers and babies in safe, fun, and exciting environment near a playground (James Kenney & San Pablo Park). Park staff facilitate the sessions, too. Ages 4 and under.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Kids Go Mandarin
Classes increase kids’ enthusiasm for learning Mandarin and music at the same time. Young children enjoy multi-sensory creative teaching and experiential learning of Mandarin through music, movement, and play. Online or outdoor classes are available.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Luna Early Childhood Dance Classes
Luna offers parent-child classes for infants-3 years and independent dance classes beginning at age 4.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Aquatech Swim
AquaTech Swim School specializes in small group swim lessons for children aged 6 months through 12 years. AquaBaby water play hours are reserved for babies and toddlers ages 8 weeks – 2 years.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Little Bears Music in the Park
Part of Blue Bear School of Music, Little Bears, is a play-based musical introduction for your kiddo, training rhythm and socialization while fostering a love of music with tons of brain-boosting benefits included. Currently meeting at Memorial Park & Colby Park.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
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