Early Childhood Programming Collaboration with LiTtle Play Lab
We are excited to announce our collaboration with LITTLE PLAY LAB for a deeper dive into early childhood learning and education. Offerings which will include music classes, baby playgroups, story-time adventures and more will meet at our Prospect Avenue location on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Little Play Lab:
“We are early childhood experts, and parent educators who believe in the power of play.
Little Play Lab was born from the needs of pandemic parents. After years of teaching and working with children, the COVID-19 pandemic showed us just how restorative play truly is, not just for children but for the adults who love them. Play connects. Play inspires. Play is essential. We created Little Play Lab to bring joy - and ease! - to parents lives by fostering inspired open-ended play and supporting community building for parents of young children.”
-Lisa Yanofsky and Emmaline Rosenthal
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Joyful Jams
Ages 0-5 years
Tuesdays 9:00-9:45; 10:00-10:45
Get ready to sing, wiggle, and play together in Joyful Jams—a fun-filled, interactive music class designed for young children and their caregivers! Each session is packed with songs, rhythmic games, and playful movement activities that support your child’s development and creative expression. Caregivers are active participants too, strengthening bonds and learning simple ways to bring music and movement into everyday routines.
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Baby Playgroup
Under 12 months at beginning of session
Tuesdays 11:00-12:00
Each 60-minute session offers a thoughtfully curated playscape where babies can explore safely and freely, engaging their senses and supporting early developmental milestones. While your child plays, you'll connect with other caregivers and take part in meaningful conversations about parenting and child development—tailored to the specific ages and stages of the children in the group. The group is gently facilitated by a certified parent educator and expert in early childhood development, offering light-touch guidance, practical insight, evidence-based tips, and a warm presence throughout.
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Toddler Sensory Lab: A Playgroup of Science, Art & Sensory Exploration
Ages 1.5-2.5 years
Thursdays 9:00-9:45
The Toddler Sensory Lab is a vibrant playgroup designed for mini-artists and little scientists ages 1.5 to 3.5, together with their caregivers. For 45 minutes, toddlers enjoy free-range exploration in a thoughtfully curated studio filled with diverse art materials, sensory experiences, nature treasures, and playful science activities—like bubbly potions, water, sand, dirt, paint, and much, much more! All the mess, all the fun, and none of the cleanup!
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Preschool Preview
Ages 20 months-5 Years
Thursdays 10:00-11:00
This 60-minute interactive class gently prepares children for the transition to preschool, pre-k, and beyond. Each session begins with circle time where children practice important skills like turn-taking, and following multi-step directions. After circle time, children explore play-based learning centers that promote early literacy, motor development, and problem-solving. Caregivers are active participants, supporting their child’s growth and gaining practical strategies to encourage independence and confidence at home and in the classroom.
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Storytime Adventure Lab
Ages 2-5 years
Thursdays 11:15-12:15
Bring books to life through art, sensory exploration, play-based learning, imaginative play, music, and movement. Each session features a beloved children’s story that sparks curiosity and creativity, followed by hands-on activities designed to deepen your child’s understanding and engagement. Together, you’ll explore art projects inspired by the story, dive into sensory experiences that bring the tale to life, and enjoy songs and movement that keep little bodies and minds active. This interactive class nurtures early literacy, language development, and social-emotional skills, all while strengthening the special bond between you and your child.