Playgroups + Classes

Our playgroups were designed to help children experience separation in a gentle, supportive manner so that they can feel comfortable, have fun, and begin to learn skills in a group classroom setting — we feel that a fun and relaxed environment promotes most effective development. They are small classes (6-7 children max), with a teacher/child ratio of 1 adult for every 2-3 children and run from 90-105 minutes.

The groups are for children ages 2-4 years, based on developmental progress rather than chronological age. Our teachers and therapists focus on helping children organize, attend to verbal cues, and participate in structured activities for improving skills in communication, socialization, creativity & self-expression, rhythm & movement. The classes are particularly helpful for children who may still be learning language skills or have difficulty socializing with their peers.

Fun play activities including imaginative play/art/music teach children functional communication skills, social skills, sensory organization and attention, and are designed and taught by experienced Developmental Therapists, Music Therapists, Licensed Counselors and Art Therapists.

Parents are welcome to join in with their child, ask questions at any time, browse through the resource library, or chat with other parents.

Developmental Playgroup

Connecting Sounds + Senses Through Art and Music
Our classes use music and art to motivate children to participate in group activities, learn to communicate with others, and gain confidence in social situations

Structured to help children function well in a classroom setting
Our classes use specific strategies to help children transition easily from one activity to the next while remaining calm and focused.

The ability to transition easily from one activity to the next helps to increase a child’s sense of comfort and security in the classroom, so they can focus externally and learn more effectively from their environment.

Playgroup Schedule

Day: every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 9:00 am – 11 am

• Winter 2010 session: Jan 11 – Mar 19 (Make up week Mar 22 - Mar 26)
• Spring 2010 session: Mar 29 – June 4 (Make up week June 7 – June 11)
• Summer 2010 session: June 14 – August 20 (Make up week Aug 23 – Aug 27)
• Fall 2010 session: TO BE ANNOUNCED

Cost for a 10-week session:

$425 /child (1 day /week)
$825 /child (2 days /week)
$1,225 /child (3 days /week)

Movement Class (New class offered in 2010)

Children learn to express themselves through movement, imagination, and music
Our experienced, certified Movement & Dance Therapists lead this creative movement class, designed to improve body awareness and motor skills while having loads of fun!

Class Schedule

Day: every Wednesday
Time:
9:00 am - 9:45 am (ages 24-36 months)
10:00 am - 10:45 am (ages 3-4 years)

Cost:

$30.00 / class / child
$275 - 10 Week Session

See also Preschool Program, Therapy and Parent Workshop.