Pre-schooler Classes Near Me

First day at school is a huge landmark in any child’s life. All decked out in their baggy new uniforms and with a bright new backpack teeming full of shiny new stationary; they are as cute as a button set for the big day. It’s a photo moment that no parent, carer or grandparent wants to miss. And so, they are fully kitted out and raring to go.

School Ready?

But are they ready for the rigours of learning and fully prepared for this whole new routine and environment? Through play and learn activities at our centres, our expert-led programmes nurture children to be school ready from day one.

Child Development Experts

Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-5 for over 45 years. And today, there are over 700 locations in over 40 countries, including lots in the UK, making us the global leader in early childhood development programmes.

Designed by experts in both education and in play, our age-appropriate activities develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. Also, our programmes are also recognised for their unique approach to parent involvement. This helps encourages participation in and understanding of each child’s development.

Classroom Familiarity

In Pre-school steps (2-3 years) classes children will experience gentle separation from parents and take their first steps to school readiness. This includes children being taught by expert teachers in social activities and brain games like puzzles, playdough, and storytime.

Then, older children progress to our School Skills classes (3-5 years). This is where they experience a classroom type of environment to build social skills for school and beyond.

And so, children are challenged to work together as a class on collaborative games and activities. They will learn about decision-making and build their creativity during our art and science activities.

Throughout the class they will also develop key social skills needed for school and beyond. We help prepare children for a lifetime love of school, classrooms, and learning! So, if you’d like to join in the fun, why not enquire now and come along to Gymboree Play & Music!

Pre-schooler classes include:

• Explorers (22 – 28 months)
• Explorers Plus (28 months – 3 years)
• Play Lab (2 – 5 years)
• Explorers Advanced (3 – 5 years)
• Family Play (6 months – 5 years)
• Pre-school Steps (2 – 3 years)
• School Skills (3 – 5 years)
• Music 2 (16 – 28 months)
• Music 3 (28 months – 5 years)
• Family Music (6 months – 5 years)
• Art 2 (24 – 36 months)
• LEGO (3 – 5 years)
• Theatre Arts (3 – 5 years)
• Open Gym

N.B. Not all centres offer all types of classes.