Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026

Posted: 11th September 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Gymboree Play & Music has been named a winner in the SME News Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026. This recognition celebrates businesses that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and outstanding customer experiences across Greater London.

This award marks an exciting milestone for our team. It reflects our commitment to helping babies and young children learn, grow, and thrive through the power of play.

A Recognition of Learning Through Play

For 50 years Gymboree Play & Music has supported children’s development through engaging classes that combine play, music, movement, sensory exploration, and creativity.

Every week, families join us for classes designed to build confidence, encourage curiosity, and support key developmental milestones. Our programmes create opportunities for children to learn new skills while having fun in a safe and nurturing environment.

This award recognises the impact of that work and the dedication of our entire network.

Thank You to Our Families and Team

We share this achievement with the families who trust us to be part of their children’s early learning journey.

Your enthusiasm, feedback, and continued support inspire us every day.

We also want to thank our incredible teachers, franchisees, and support teams. Their passion, creativity, and commitment help make every Gymboree Play & Music experience special.

Looking Ahead

While we’re proud to celebrate this award, we’re even more excited about the future.

We will continue to invest in innovative baby and children’s classes, develop new learning experiences, and support families across the UK. Our goal remains the same: to help children build confidence, develop essential skills, and discover the joy of learning through play.

Celebrating Together

Winning this award is an honour for everyone involved in Gymboree Play & Music. We are grateful to Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026 and SME News for this recognition.

Most importantly, thank you to our amazing community of families. This award belongs to all of us. 🥳

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Reviews

Both of my children (3.5 years and 11 months) go to Gymboree Play & Music and love it. My toddler goes to their drop-off Lego class which she raves about. It's very creative, working not only on Lego skills but also painting, drawing etc. My infant son loves his Gymboree Play & Music Crawlers class - particularly loves crawling all over their props, through the tunnels, etc. Great way to get the infant crawling over obstacles! Gymboree Play & Music is part of our weekly schedule for both kids and we look forward to participating every week. Invaluable!

Natalia

Cannot recommend Gymboree Play & Music Watford enough--truly THE BEST! ❤️🙌 What makes it so special are the amazing teachers/staff, especially Amber, Jack, Philippa, and Hannah! They’re not only incredibly talented in music and arts, but they’re also absolutely fantastic with kids of all ages.

My little girl was only 18 months old when we first discovered this wonderful place and started attending sessions. She’s now 5 years old, and we’re still here! That says it all 🥰

Rose

I genuinely believe that so many of my daughter’s milestones have been reached early because of the time she spends here. She was talking, walking, climbing, and exploring ahead of her peers, and I credit so much of that to the incredible environment and activities here. The space itself is wonderful — safe, clean, and full of opportunities for little ones to run, jump, climb, and burn off energy without any worries. But for me, Gymboree has been just as important as it has been for my daughter, especially as a mum without a village. ...What I didn’t realise was how much I would gain. I’ve made lifelong friendships and found a support network of the most incredible people.

Jennifer