Learning and playing with your child can be the best bonding (and memorable) experiences EVER! Plus, you will be a part of their introductions to arts, sports, education and music — and get to watch their little minds fill with wonder.
Here are 16 Mommy & Me Classes we found in Cincinnati and Dayton – of course, dads are also welcome!
Cincinnati
Brown Music Together
527 Watkins St, Covington KY 41011
(513) 602-7376
Brown Music Together is a community of families sharing songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance oriented setting. Music learned through developmentally appropriate activities that support and respect the unique learning styles of infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Happen Inc.
4201 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 751-2345
Happen is an award-winning, non-profit organization founded in 1999 to help children and their parents share creative, bonding experiences through art for all ages. Happen’s programs help create a positive environment for children and their parents through art-related activities and experiences designed to strengthen both the family structure and their community. (Many are free or donation-based!)
Kindermusik by Cheryl
7120 Dunn Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230
513-673-7169
Experienced educators teach classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and young children up to age 6, and we look forward to sharing the joy of music of music with you and your child. Our goal is to create a musical village of support, encouragement and growth as you join with us in activities that will heighten creativity and promote your child’s healthy development.
Little Gym
8201 Arbor Square Drive, Mason, OH 45040
(513) 204-1400
It’s never too early for your little one to start learning and have some Serious Fun. From infant to toddler, our Parent and Child classes in Mason promote early development and provide a strong foundation for your childʼs critical first three years.
Mid-Pointe Library
Various Locations
Mid-Point Library has a variety of weekly parent-assisted educational classes for your children. Check the event calendar for classes.
Totter’s Otterville
4314 Boron Dr Covington, KY 41015
(859) 491-1441
Totter’s Otterville isn’t just a fantastic indoor playground — it’s an educational entertainment center geared towards children through age 10. With fascinating play and learning activities, your family will enjoy hours of entertainment. At Otterville, the play areas include not only physically interactive environments such as climbing in the ball pit, and slides, but dozens of other activities from the art studio to water play to all forms of pretend.
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The Gymnastics Center
5166 Crookshank Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45238
513-922-3433
Check out the Stars Bits and Tiny Stars classes for toddlers/parents. Instructors help guide the children through basic gymnastic skills that build self confidence and develop motor skills. Focus is on hanging, crawling, rolling, climbing and swinging activities.
West Chester Academy
8107 Market Pl Dr West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 829-2345
West Chester Academy has a Music Pups class where your child will be exposed to a wide variety of styles designed to expand his or her music vocabulary. Student/parent participation and creativity is greatly encouraged since instructors will ask for substitutions of words or actions that will personalize the songs
Dayton
Aqua Tots
716 N Main St, Springboro, OH 45066
(937) 886-4321
Dive in, or more likely wade, as your tykes are introduced to swimming. The Parent and Tot Classes are broken up into two levels: Tadpoles and Minnows. Tadpoles is for kids ages 4-12 months, and the primary focus is adjustment. Minnows is for kids ages 13-30 months, and the primary focus is boundaries.
Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 223-4278
Are you a toddler with an awesome parent/grandparent/caregiver who likes to take you to fun, creative weekday programs? Join us on Thursdays for our popular child and caregiver preschool program, PNC Tiny Thursdays. Ages 2-5 and a caregiver (baby siblings welcome) are invited for story time, a gallery visit and a make-and-take art project.
Goldfish Swim School
671 Lyons Rd, Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 528-1420
Make a splash and have a blast with your tyke at the Mini Swim Lessons. These are small classes, limited to six children, that invite parent participation to help give kids a gentle introduction to the water. Along with basic swim instruction, the class teaches water safety at a young age.
Inner Dance Yoga
2600 Far Hills Ave. Suite 306, Oakwood, OH 45419
(937) 609-9642
Bring your little yogi and comfy blanket for this yoga class designed for Mama and Baby or Toddler, ages 6 weeks to 36 months. Door opens at 8:45 a.m. for play and connection with others; 45 minute class starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. Stretch, strengthen and tone while we playfully engage the little yogis through age appropriate movement and song. Designed to connect and aid child in body awareness and balance.
Kids Are Tops
7644 Paragon Road, Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 435-7626
The Hopping Bunnies class is a parent/tot class. This is the next age group up for our preschool gymnasts, which allows for increased social interaction between the children. Focus is placed on conquering new milestones (such as, walking across the beam for the first time!)
Music Together of South Dayton
Classes in Beavercreek, Centerville, Oakwood
(614) 499-4133
Music Together is an early childhood music program that uses song, dance, and instrument exploration in a casual setting to connect families and build confidence. Mixed Age family classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play. These activities are presented as informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences–developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers–regardless of their own musical ability.
Ohio Sports Academy
270 Hiawatha Trail, Springboro, OH 45066
(937)-743-1466
Offering 4 different classes each for different age levels, Ohio Sports Academy’s mission is to build a strong gymnastic foundation from the roots up all while having fun, learning and growing, and instilling a work ethic to create healthy bodies and minds for a lifetime! Your child will have fun, learn, and grow while working hard on our gymnastic stations and obstacle course.
Twigs Kids
1900 S Alex Rd, West Carrollton, OH 45449
(937) 866-8356
Coined “Noah’s Ark” classes, the Parent and Tot classes at Twigs provides a unique blend of an educational and athletic experience that is successful in equipping children with the physical, social, and mental skills needed for the classroom, and effectively shaping them for athletic success.