CHILD AND CAREGIVER CLASSES
For newborns through 4 years old, with caregivers
The Parenting Center’s Child and Caregiver Classes are designed to meet the developmental and social needs of infants and toddlers (newborns through age 4) and to provide meaningful and fun bonding experiences for parents and other caregivers. LGBTQ and straight, couples and single parents, Jewish and non-Jewish, people of any color or ability — all families are warmly welcomed.
WINTER AND SPRING 2023 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration for our Winter and Spring 2023 Sessions is now open! The schedule of Winter/Spring 2023 classes is below. Our Winter 2023 Session will run from January through February/early March and our Spring 2023 Session will run from mid-March through late May. You may register for one or both sessions at the same time. Please be aware that our Spring Session classes often full up early, since many people register for both Winter and Spring sessions at the same time.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When registering, you must select the “2023 SEASON” after clicking Participant Application. Class options will not appear in the 2022 Season.
Below is our current list of Winter and Spring 2023 classes; you can expand each listing to see details about dates, times, prices, age requirements, and links to our registration system.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes meet in person, at our beautifully renovated building at 16th and Q Streets NW.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT REGISTRATION:
- By registering for our classes, you agree to our policies regarding refunds, make-ups, safety, illness, and more. Read them here.
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When registering, you must select the “2023 SEASON” after clicking Participant Application. Class options will not appear in the 2022 Season. Then look for the “Parenting Center” category of programs.
- Please note that unless specifically designated as a “drop-off class,” all classes require that children be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.
- We offer a 10% discount off the second child if two children from the same family are enrolled in the same class.
This discount does not appear on the registration page, but it will be applied by our staff when the registration is processed.
WINTER AND SPRING 2023 CLASS OPTIONS (expand each class for details)
For 18-36 months (Adult and Me): Sundays, 8:50 to 9:20 OR 9:30 to 10:00 OR 10:40-11:10
For 3-4 years (Drop Off): Sundays, 10:05-10:35 OR 11:15-11:45 OR 11:50-12:20
WINTER SESSION: 8 Sundays, Jan 8—Feb 26
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 5
Winter Session Price: $218; EDCJCC Member Rate $194
SPRING SESSION: 9 Sundays, March 12—May 14
(no class April 9)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 21
Spring Session Price: $245; EDCJCC Member Rate $218
Teacher: Haleigh Eaton, Power Tots Instructor
Get ready to tumble, roll, and stand on your hands! Power Tots gymnastics classes build a strong foundation of basic skills, including forward rolls, backwards rolls, handstands, a variety of jumps (learning to jump), cartwheels, balance beam skills, and so much more! Children love exploring equipment like the balance beam, parallel bar, parachute, springboard, and vaulting blocks. Our small groups format allows us to offer individualized attention, ensuring safety and support. For more information check us out at www.powertotsinc.com.
If you are enrolled in an “adult and me” class, this is a class where the adult is required to participate. The adult will help guide the child through the class and the course to ensure everyone is kept safe.
If you are enrolled in a drop-off class, parents/guardians are welcome to stay and watch through the windows or may return when class is over. We know that parents would like to stay in the room to watch, however, we kindly ask that you allow your child to focus on the instructor and skills being taught to make for a more effective class.
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FOR 6 MONTHS- 4 YEARS
Sundays, 11:20-12:00
WINTER SESSION: 8 Sundays, Jan 8—Feb 26
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 5
Winter Session Price: $210; EDCJCC Member Rate $178
SPRING SESSION: 9 Sundays, March 12—May 14
(no class April 9)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 21
Spring Session Price: $236; EDCJCC Member Rate $200
Teacher: Annie Guske of Tunes 4 Tots
Tunes 4 Tots® teaches actual music concepts to even the youngest of children in a fun and interactive way! Through a variety of age-appropriate aural, visual, and physical activities, our engaging and research-based program prepares little ones for a lifetime of making music.
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For 18 MONTHS THROUGH 3 YEARS
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 AM
WINTER SESSION: 33 meeting days, Jan 9 through March 30, with NO meeting on Feb 20, Feb 22, and Feb 23
We will reserve the week of April 3 for make-ups if we need to cancel a meeting within the session.
Winter Session Price: $1,322 EDCJCC Member Rate $1,091
SPRING SESSION: 23 meeting days, April 24 through June 15, with no meeting on May 29
We will reserve the week of June 19 for make-ups if we need to cancel a meeting within the session.
Spring Session Price: $922; EDCJCC Member Rate $761
Teacher: Nina Gregg
Create community for your little one in our Preschool Playgroup program! This program for tots and their caregivers will give your child the chance to experience Preschool fun and socialization and to develop independent skills while still having caregiver support and attention as needed. Preschool Playgroup meets three days a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, in a beautiful light-filled EDCJCC Preschool classroom filled with toys, sensory and building materials, imaginative play areas, and more. Daily activities will include purposeful play, art projects, circle time, music and movement games, snack time, and gross motor play (both indoors and outdoors), all facilitated by an experienced early childhood educator.
A caregiver must remain with each child at all times. We are happy to welcome twins and nanny shares who come with one caregiver for two children, but we cannot accommodate siblings or nanny share partners younger than 18 months.
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For 18-30 months, Mondays, 10:10-10:50
For 12-24 months, Mondays, 11:00-11:40
WINTER SESSION: 8 Mondays, Jan 9-Feb 27
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 6
Price Per Session: $210; EDCJCC Member Rate $178
SPRING SESSION: 9 Mondays, March 13-May 15
(no class April 10)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 22
Price Per Session: $236; EDCJCC Member Rate $200
Teacher: Super Soccer Stars
FOR 18-30 MONTHS:
Soccer classes at this age are an exciting physical learning experience allowing your child to improve their natural ability in a fun and engaging way, with aspects of caregiver participation incorporated into the curriculum. Activities are presented using imagery relatable to children at this age to support learning about the body and ball awareness. The primary focus of each 40-minute class is to introduce physical activities, rich language exposure, and movements such as running, hopping and jumping. Classes include fun dribbling and shooting activities to teach positive social interaction and the basic skills of soccer!
FOR 12-24 MONTHS:
My Grownup & Me is an adult-child pre-soccer and movement program specifically designed for toddlers between 12 and 24 months. Our experienced instructors along with our puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity. Individual attention, positive reinforcement, and engaging original music help to develop pre-soccer skills that will have your toddler learning to balance, run, kick and play – all while having a blast!
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For 15 months through 3 years (geared towards walkers): Tuesdays, 10:10-10:50
For 6 months through 3 years (geared towards crawlers and walkers): Tuesdays, 11:00-11:40
For 6-18 months (geared towards crawlers and new walkers) 11:50-12:30
WINTER SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, Jan 10-Feb 28
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 7
Winter Session Price: $210; EDCJCC Member Rate $178
SPRING SESSION: 9 Tuesdays, March 14-May 16
(no class on April 11)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 23
Spring Session Price: $236; EDCJCC Member Rate $200
Teacher: Ari Jacobson (Mr. Ari)
Come gather round the guitar for a fun, playful, and interactive musical adventure with children’s entertainer Ari Jacobson. Children are ready to respond to rhythm and melody from day one, and your little ones will have so much fun clapping, stomping, jumping and giggling that they might not even notice the language, motor, and social skills they are developing! Through classic music from Baa Baa Black Sheep to the Beatles, infants and toddlers (not to mention their grownups) will learn and grow together as cognitive enrichment meets plain old musical good times.
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For 21 months through 4 years, Wednesdays, 10:10-10:50
For babies who can crawl and tots up to 24 months: Wednesdays, 11:00-11:40
WINTER SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, Jan 11—March 1
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 8
Winter Session Price: $210; EDCJCC Member Rate $178
SPRING SESSION: 9 Wednesdays, March 15—May 24
(no class April 5 and April 12)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 31
Spring Session Price: $236; EDCJCC Member Rate $200
Teacher: Kéthia Clairvoyant (Ms. KC)
Yoga for Tots combines unique toddler-friendly yoga poses with songs, stories, and games to create an enriching caregiver/child activity. Each class is personalized around your child’s curiosities as they learn yoga through social interaction, repetition, and play. In these sessions, toddlers and preschoolers learn how to relieve frustration, improve motor skills, and increase attention span by actively following directions. Help your tot build the foundation for a healthy and fit lifestyle while having fun!
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FOR 8 WEEKS TO ALMOST CRAWLING
Wednesdays, 11:50-12:30
WINTER SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, Jan 11—March 1
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 8
Winter Session Price: $210; EDCJCC Member Rate $178
SPRING SESSION: 9 Wednesdays, March 15—May 24
(no class April 5 and April 12)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 31
Spring Session Price: $236; EDCJCC Member Rate $200
Teacher: Kéthia Clairvoyant (Ms. KC)
Yoga for Babies contains dozens of unique yoga postures designed to support baby’s development. Each week is filled with calming, nurturing ways to enhance bonding and improve baby’s sleep. Babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies, or held in loving arms. For caregivers, this is a special opportunity to meet other caregivers, get support, and learn about baby’s emerging personality. Most of the yoga is for baby, but you will also learn breathing and relaxation techniques as you practice a bit of yoga yourself. No yoga experience necessary.
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Level II, for Older 3s-5 year olds: Wednesdays, 4:10-4:50
Level I, for 2-3 year olds: Wednesdays, 4:55-5:40
WINTER SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, Jan 11—March 1
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 8
Winter Session Price: $226; EDCJCC Member Rate $202
SPRING SESSION: 9 Wednesdays, March 15—May 24
(no class April 5 and April 12)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 31
Spring Session Price: $254; EDCJCC Member Rate $227
Teacher: Janet Hobson
Power Tots dance classes expose children to the basic steps through stories and games. Children learn how to count music and are given the opportunity to find their unique creative expression. Skills learned include chassè, pivot turns, ball change, five positions, pliè, grand pliè, relevè, arabesque, and so much more! Our classes are great for boys and girls.
DROP OFF CLASS: WE ASK THAT ADULTS REMAIN JUST OUTSIDE THE DANCE STUDIO.
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For 15 months through 3 years (geared towards walkers): Thursdays, 10:10-10:50
For 6-24 months (geared towards crawlers and new walkers): Thursdays, 11:00-11:40
WINTER SESSION: 8 Thursdays, Jan 12-March 2
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 9
Winter Session Price: $210; EDCJCC Member Rate $178
SPRING SESSION: 8 Thursdays, March 16-May 18
(no class April 6 and April 13)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 25
Spring Session Price: $210; EDCJCC Member Rate $178
Teacher: Michelle Hessel (Ms. Michelle)
Ms. Michelle’s energetic and engaging classes combine music, movement, and creative play, which are all building blocks for self-confidence in physical and social development. Using a variety of different rhythm instruments and props as well as a broad repertoire of music, this class teaches age-appropriate musical concepts and basic gross motor skills through a dynamic, creative and interactive program.
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FOR NEWBORNS THROUGH ALMOST CRAWLING
Thursdays, 12:20-1:00
WINTER SESSION: 8 Thursdays, Jan 12-March 2
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 9
Winter Session Price: $210; EDCJCC Member Rate $178
SPRING SESSION: 8 Thursdays, March 16-May 18
(no class April 6 and April 13)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 25
Spring Session Price: $210; EDCJCC Member Rate $178
Teacher: Miriam Szubin (Ms. Miriam)
Bond with your baby through music in this class for infants and their grownups. We will use age-appropriate songs, movements, games, and instruments to encourage development and attachment and to share ideas about how to stimulate your baby at home.
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All classes meet from 10:10-11:10AM
JANUARY SESSION: 4 Fridays, Jan 6-27
FEBRUARY SESSION: 4 Fridays, Feb 3-24
MARCH SESSION: 4 Fridays, March 3-24
APRIL SESSION: 4 Fridays, March 31-April 28 (no class on April 7)
MAY SESSION: 4 Fridays, May 5-26
This class will meet outdoors, with an indoor option in case of bad weather.
Pricing:
One session: $89; EDCJCC Member Rate $79
Discounts: If you sign up for two consecutive sessions at the same time, we will apply a $15 discount and also include a two month Fit4Mom DC all access Pass.
Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC‘s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with babies or tots in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities and fun! Your instructor is trained to meet you where you are mentally and physically, and create space for caregivers to build community. You’ll leave class feeling connected, successful & energized.
Note: All adults are welcome to participate, as long as they have been cleared for workouts by their health care provider. Babies and tots of any age are welcome, as long as they can be worn or secured in a car seat or stroller.
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FOR 15 MONTHS THROUGH 3 YEARS
Fridays, 9:30-11:00
WINTER SESSION: 6 Fridays, Jan 13—Feb 17
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: Feb 24
Winter Session Price: $200; EDCJCC Member Rate $170
SPRING SESSION: 9 Fridays, March 3—May 12
(no class April 7 and April 21)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 19
Spring Session Price: $299; EDCJCC Member Rate $254
Teacher: Nina Gregg
This 90-minute program for toddlers and their grownups includes circle time, music, gross motor play, art projects, and free choice play, just like a typical preschool day. Because it’s on Friday, we will also celebrate the Jewish Shabbat through songs and stories. Children have fun while developing their social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
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FOR 15 MONTHS THROUGH 4 YEARS
Fridays, 11:15-11:55
WINTER SESSION: 6 Fridays, Jan 13—Feb 17
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: Feb 24
Winter Session Price: $158; EDCJCC Member Rate $134
SPRING SESSION: 9 Fridays, March 3—May 12
(no class April 7 and April 21)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 19
Spring Session Price: $236; EDCJCC Member Rate $200
Teacher: Nina Gregg
Explore art with your toddler! In this interactive class, your child will learn about colors, shapes, and textures through activities including finger- and brush-painting, collage, print-making, and drawing.
Check Enrollment and Financial Transactions
1. Log into your CampMinder Account
2. Choose “Financial Management.”
3. Be sure that the drop-down menu is set to the calendar year in which you took the classes (e.g. “2017” for November 2017 classes or “2018” for January 2018 classes)
4. Click View Statement.
This will open up a PDF that lists all enrolled classes and all financial transactions for that calendar year. You can adjust the year to see transactions from previous years.
The Edlavitch DCJCC embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including interfaith couples and families.