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.
FALL 2022 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Our Fall 2022 session registration is now open! Below is our current list of Fall 2022 classes; you can expand each listing to see details about dates, times, prices, age requirements, and links to our registration system.
Some of our Fall classes will run in two short Early Fall and Later Fall sessions and some will run in one longer session. You can register for one or both of the shorter Fall sessions at the same time; please be aware that our Later Fall session often fills up quite early since many people register for both sessions at the same time.
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.
- Please note that unless specifically designated as a “drop-off class,” all classes require that children be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.
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Once you log in or create your account, please select the “2022 SEASON” and look for the “Parenting Center” category of programs.
- 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.
FALL 2022 CLASS OPTIONS (expand each class for details)
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All classes meet from 10:10-11:10AM
FALL SESSION 2
4 Fridays, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28
FALL SESSION 3
4 Fridays, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 16, Dec 2
and/or
4 Monday, Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28
Teacher: Fit4Mom Instructors
This class will meet outdoors, with an indoor option in case of bad weather.
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.
PRICING:
**One class: $89; EDCJCC Member Rate $79
**Combination Discounts (applicable when you sign up for more than one class at the same time):
Monday and Friday classes together in the same month:
$119; EDCJCC Member Rate $109 (includes a one month Fit4Mom DC All Access Pass)
Monday and Friday classes together for two months:
$179; EDCJCC Member Rate 169 (includes a two month Fit4Mom DC All Access Pass)
NOTE: It will look like you are paying full price for each class when you register, but the combination discounts will be applied when your application is processed, before your credit card is charged.
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For 18-36 months (Adult and Me): Sundays, 8:50 to 9:20 OR 9:30 to 10:00 OR 10:40-11:10 Sold out at 9:30
For 3-4 years (Drop Off): Sundays, 10:05-10:35 OR 11:15-11:45 OR 11:50-12:20 Sold out at 11:15
LATE FALL SESSION: 6 Sundays, Oct 30—Dec 11 (no class Nov 27)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: Dec 18
Price per Session: $164; EDCJCC Member Rate $146
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
LATE FALL SESSION: 6 Sundays, Oct 30—Dec 11 (no class Nov 27)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: Dec 18
Session Price: $158; EDCJCC Member Rate $134
Teacher: Teresa Collier (Ms. Teresa)
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.
SOLD OUT FOR FALL; a new session will start in January.
For 18 MONTHS THROUGH 3 YEARS
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 AM
FALL SESSION: September 19-December 8, with NO meeting on September 26, October 5, October 10, October 17, November 23, or November 24.
We will reserve the week of December 12 for make-ups if we need to cancel a meeting within the session.
Session Price: $1,202; EDCJCC Member Rate $992
Teacher: Nina Gregg
Create community for your little one in our new 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.
SOLD OUT FOR FALL
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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): 11:50-12:30
FALL SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, Oct 25-Dec 13
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: December 20
Session Price: $210; EDCJCC Member Rate $178
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.
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
LATE FALL SESSION: 6 Wednesdays, Nov 9—Dec 14
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: December 21
Price per Session: $158; EDCJCC Member Rate $134
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!
FOR 8 WEEKS TO ALMOST CRAWLING
Wednesdays, 11:50-12:30
LATE FALL SESSION: 6 Wednesdays, Nov 9—Dec 14
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: December 21
Price per Session: $158; EDCJCC Member Rate $134
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, 4:15-4:55
Level I, for 2-3 year olds: Wednesdays, 5:00-5:45
LATE FALL SESSION: 6 Wednesdays, Nov 9—Dec 14
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: December 21
Price per Session: $170; EDCJCC Member Rate $152
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 OUTSIDE THE DANCE STUDIO.
PRORATED PRICE AVAILABLE FOR THE FALL SESSION; email mszubin@edcjcc.org for more information.
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
FALL SESSION: 11 Thursdays, Sept 15-Dec 1 (no class Nov 24)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: December 8
Session Price: $288; EDCJCC Member Rate $244
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
LATE FALL SESSION: 6 Thursdays, Oct 27-Dec 8 (no class Nov 24)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: December 15
Price per Session: $158; EDCJCC Member Rate $134
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.
PRORATED PRICE AVAILABLE FOR THE FALL SESSION; email mszubin@edcjcc.org for more information.
FOR 15 MONTHS THROUGH 3 YEARS
Fridays, 9:15-10:45
FALL SESSION: 11 Fridays, Sept 23—Dec 9 (no class November 25)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: December 16
Session Price: $365; EDCJCC Member Rate $310
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. The Friday class will also celebrate the Jewish Shabbat through songs and stories. Children have fun while developing their social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
FOR 15 MONTHS THROUGH 4 YEARS
Fridays, 11:00-11:40 SOLD OUT
FALL SESSION: 11 Fridays, Sept 23—Dec 9 (no class November 25)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: December 16
Spring Session Price: $288; Discounted Member Rate $244
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.