Best Mommy and Me Classes Around DC

Lisa R said:  Why sign up for just one mommy & me class when you can sample a different one each week with a bunch of new friends? Each 5 week session with Petite DC includes five baby-friendly activities at easily accessible DC venues with the same group of families. Typical activities include a mix of lectures that are of interest to new parents and parent-baby classes.

Age: 0-12mos

Cost: $175/5 weeks

Erin P. said:  Busy Bees is a bright and colorful indoor play place designed to be enjoyed by kids under 48” of height. They offer a variety of party packages. You can host your party there on either weekdays or weekends, and can choose between either a private or non-private parties. All parties include 2 large pizza (cheese or pepperoni), tablecloths, plates, napkins and utensils. Consider adding on one of their themed decoration packages and they will take care of all of the little details to help create the party of your little one's dreams!

Ages: Kids under 48"

Cost: Packages start at $300/15 children

Lisa R said:  Dynamic gymnastics helps kids build confidence, strength, and flexible through gymnastics and early movement classes. Parents enjoy accompanying their kids to the Mini Gym class where tots use props and small equipment that promote gross motor skill development as they have fun learning to run and climb in a positive social environment. Classes are offered continuously with a "rolling enrollment", so it's easy to join anytime.

Age: 18mo-3.5 yrs

Cost: ~$24/class

Lisa R said:   Families play, learn, and work together at this modern play space divided into five themed areas devoted to art, building, climbing, imaginary and sensory play. Families love spending time in the nurturing, home-like space. Facilitated playgroups here give parents a chance to connect with each other and seek guidance from the instructor about their child's development. Babies get to play, socialize and explore new developmental activities each week. A separate, parent-facilitated, music class introduces kids to rhythm and melody.

Age: 0-2yrs

Cost: $150/mo

Lisa R said:  Hill's Gymnastics offers recreational gymnastics, tumbling and trampoline classes for all ages. Their Tumble Tots class lets their littlest students get a jump start on balance, coordination and fine motor skills, with help from mom & dad. Parents learn how to coach and spot their kids while kids have fun working their way through the obstacle course.

Age: Walking to 3.5yrs

Cost: $235/ 12 weeks of 45 minute classes

Lisa R said:  Founded in 1997, Apex Gym is one of the largest and most well equipped gymnastics centers in Virginia. However, that shouldn't intimidate little gymnasts who want to get a head start on their jumps and rolls! The parent-child class here teaches kids as young as 18 months basic positions & floor exercises and how to use the balance beams, uneven bars, parachute and trampolines. Classes are capped at a 7:1 teacher student ratio.

Age: 18mo-3yrs

Cost: $85/month

Lisa R said:  This 18,000 sf gym offers all sorts of classes and camps for kids looking to perfect their gymnastics, tumbling, cheering, & ninja skills. Little kids love building new skills alongside mom and dad in the gym's preschool area full of big foam blocks, tunnels, and bright colors. Classes make use of music, sequencing activities and cooperative group activities to keep young minds as active as their bodies.

Age: Walking - 18 mos; 18 mos- 3 yrs

Cost: $81/month