The Great Leap Academy
Great Leap offers a vibrant spectrum of early childhood programs from Music & Movement, to the colorful Kandinsky Kids' fine arts, culinary tales with Lit Kitchen, sensory exploration with Sensory Seedlings, and stories in Sewing Tales. Email info@thegreatleapacademy.com for a discount link.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Berkeley City Ballet is Berkeley's premier school for classical ballet training. They offer Pre-Ballet classes for dancers ages 2.5 and up, with their youngest dancers beginning with "Dance with Me" and progressing through to Pre-Ballet classes.
Ages: Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Join Caregiver & Me classes at Park Gymnastics for children ages 2–5. Explore movement, build coordination, and foster confidence in a fun, safe environment. Bond with your child while making friends and sharing the joy of gymnastics together!
Ages: Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Introduce your child to the joy of dance at Berkeley Ballet! Classes teach dance fundamentals - movement, creativity, rhythm, spatial awareness - as well as important skills like turn taking, listening, and respect for self and others.
Ages: Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Capoeira is a holistic practice that blends creative movement, music, and Afro-Brazilian cultural heritage. Children develop discipline, focus, coordination, and self-confidence. Pre-Capoeira classes are for ages 3-5. 1st class is $5. Save 25% Save 25% on memberships with UCA510FAM.
Ages: Age Three, Age Four +
PACT at Broadway Children's School of Oakland is a school-year, play-based program for toddlers (20+ months) and caregivers, meeting Tu/Th, 9:30-11:30 am. Each session includes free play, art, music, snack, outdoor play, stories, and a Thursday parent education and support meeting.
Ages: Age One, Age Two, Age Three
Fun. Fabulous. Uplifting. Magical. These are a few of the ways parents describe Music Together. Babies, toddlers, and the grownups who love them, gather to make music as a community and get in touch with their inner musician. SING DANCE PLAY LAUGH LEARN`
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
This parent-child play program enrolls children aged 18-36m and helps scaffold early socialization through large & small motor activities, exploratory art projects, music, snack, and guided circle time. Come get messy in a magical play yard while making new friends. Multiple class times available.
Ages: Age One, Age Two, Age Three
The Busy Bee Activity Center is a hub of activities for kids ages 0-12 yrs old with classes that include Tumbling & Rec. Gym classes, Music & Movement classes, Zumba and Zumbini, Sewing Tales, Lit. Kitchen, Pre-Spanish and still to come Drama and Yoga!
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Struggling with your child's transition to daycare or preschool? This 4-week sensory play course focuses on socio-emotional skills for 18-36 month-olds, laying the foundation for lifelong learning & smooth educational transitions. Small class size. Email info@thegreatleapacademy.com for discount.
Ages: Age One, Age Two, Age Three
Fun bilingual (Spanish/English) music classes for little ones and caregivers featuring original songs. Led by native bilingual teachers with 20+ years’ experience, these joyful classes nurture early music and language skills. Drop-ins welcome. Free trial available!
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Early Start Music presents Music Together (ages 0–5) and Rhythm Kids (ages 4–8)! Sing, dance, play, and laugh as every class bursts with rhythm, joy, and energy. Experience unforgettable family bonding and pure musical fun.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
AQUAbabies program builds water comfort, safety, and early swim skills for ages 6-32 months in a warm indoor pool. Caring instructors lead gentle songs, floats, kicks, and fun routines that boost confidence year-round.
Free class with code 510ABi. New customers only. Registration required.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
SADC’s Dance with Me and Creative Movement classes welcome children 18 months and up (with parent participation). Skillful teaching artists foster whole-child development through creative practices, movement play, and an inclusive, community-centered approach, offering joyful early dance experiences
Ages: Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Family music and movement classes that engage, inspire, and connect. NEW music every semester featuring reimagined children's classics as well as originals. 40 minute weekly classes / 10 week semesters. Join to sing, dance, play, and grow with In Harmony Music!
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Sulphur Creek Nature Center
Check out animals, do crafts, and participate in fun activities with your children in a serene 10-acre park located hidden away in the hills of Hayward. Find TODDLER TIMES for ages 1 to 3 and NATURE CLASSES for ages 3 to 9. Register individually, they sell out.
Ages: Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Blue Bear School of Music
Little Bears is an engaging, interactive music class for kids ages 6 months through 5 years with classes in parks around the East Bay on Sunday mornings.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three
Creations Studio
Discover the joy of movement with engaging toddler and kids' dance and yoga classes. Designed for young learners, these sessions promote physical activity, creativity, and mindfulness in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages: Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
My Lileigh Pad
Parent and Me Hands on Play Classes. Class includes 6-8 sensory play, fine motor, art, water play and exploring for your toddler.. Each class ends with circle time story, felt board, scarf dancing and egg shakers. Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years old. Martinez and Walnut Creek.
Ages: Age One, Age Two, Age Three
For Baby and Me RIE Parenting & Educaring
Babies move, explore and play with peers in these weekly RIE-certified baby playgroups — while parents expand understanding of infant development and a toolkit of best practices for infant/toddler care, sleep, movement, language, learning, diapering, discipline & more.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One
Talk Together with IW Speech
Talk Together is a 6-week course for caregivers to practice language development strategies with their toddler in a fun and supportive setting taught by speech therapists. Each week, the class meets for 45 minutes and includes engaging toddler activities that lead to communication skill-building.
Ages: Age One, Age Two, Age Three
Piedmont Rec Art Classes
The City of Piedmont offers a number of different art classes for youth of all ages starting at age 4.
Ages: Age Four +
Lisa Performing Arts
aALL TOO OLD Arts and multicultural awareness in the form of dance. Ages 3 to adult and for both boys and girls. Styles include Ballet, Chinese, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, folk.
Ages: Age Three, Age Four +
San Francisco Girls Chorus: Prep Chorus
Music education program that creates outstanding singing performances. Prep Chorus for children aged 4-6.
Ages: Age Four +
Lindamood-Bell Instruction
Lindamood-Bell serves children with learning challenges or a previous diagnosis such as dyslexia or autism spectrum disorder as well as those seeking to enhance skills. One-on-one diagnosis and instruction available both in-person and online.
Ages: Age Four +















