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Best Mommy-and-Me Classes on Long Island for Families

Stroller Strides is all about self-care in a supportive and encouraging environment. Photo courtesy of FIT4MOM/Stroller Strides.
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10/13/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

When it comes to mommy-and-me classes on Long Island, families have plenty of choices. Whether you want to stay fit, learn a new craft, take a splash in the pool, or do something else entirely, we've rounded up the best parent-and-me classes on Long Island.

These Long Island classes let you and your baby get out, have fun, meet other moms and tots, and spend precious time together. Of course, these cool classes are open to dads, grandparents, and other caregivers, too.

For more class suggestions to keep you busy as your baby grows, be sure to bookmark our Guide to Classes and Activities on Long Island.

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Be sure to click through to each venue to verify details and registration requirements before heading out with your little one.

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Top Mommy-and-Me Classes in Suffolk County

My Gym Children's Fitness Center

Stony Brook, Huntington Station, and West Babylon
My Gym's fun-filled classes, camps, and birthday parties shape kids' skills and build their confidence. The programming and facilities are designed to help children 4 months through 9 years old develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally through structured, age-appropriate activities that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, adventures, obstacle courses, gymnastics, and sports. READ MORE

Drama With Your Mama

Ronkonkoma
Drama with Your Mama is a parent-and-me theater class filled with imagination, music, movement, storytelling, and play. Classes are for ages 2-5 and are typically 45 minutes long. Classes are held inside music or dance studios, local libraries, and other pop-up locations. READ MORE

The Original Mommy and Me

Patchogue
This space offers mommy-and-me classes as a prep for its separation sessions. Ease your child into separation classes by attending these "pre-preschool" sessions at The Original Mommy and Me, offered for new walkers up to age 3 1/2.  READ MORE

Fit4Mom Stroller Strides

Western Suffolk County
Fit4Mom offers several mommy-and-me workout programs and even prenatal classes. Mothers of all fitness levels and stages of motherhood are welcome to work out with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Classes are held in parks, malls, and even online. The first class is FREE.  READ MORE

Top Mommy-and-Me Classes in Nassau County

BabyJam Class

Wantagh
BabyJam provides mommy-and-me music classes featuring Miss Andrea on guitar. Enjoy drum time, parachute play, puppets, instruments, and more during these interactive classes held at local libraries, dance studios, and more.  READ MORE

Moms & Tots

Merrick
Established more than 30 years ago, classes here combine music and movement, art, storytime, and free play. Classes are offered to ages 6 months to 3 years, with a gentle separation class introduced around age 2. READ MORE

Once Upon a Treetop

Plainview
This bright play space offers a variety of parent-and-me classes for little Long Islanders. Choose from yoga, baby ballet, the academic-minded Little Learners, and more. Enjoy open playtime in the space following your class sessions, too.  READ MORE

Rockin' Tots

Plainview
Musician Darlene Graham hosts mommy-and-me music and dance classes at Carolyn's Dancenter. Each class also has a story time, puppet show, parachute play, and bubble time. READ MORE

Top Mommy-and-Me Classes with Multiple Long Island Locations

Goldfish Swim School - Long Island

Garden City, Farmingdale, and Centereach
Goldfish Swim School provides swim programs for children 4 months to 12 years. A 90-degree water temperature and state-of-the-art water purification system ensure an inviting, safe, and clean environment. Adults participate with children under 3 years. READ MORE

The Little Gym of Long Island - Classes

Multiple Long Island Locations
From ages 4 months to 3 years, babies and toddlers can enjoy a variety of parent-and-me classes focusing on foundational skills like muscle control, color recognition, and language development. As they age, little ones develop social skills such as independence, sharing, and cooperation.  READ MORE

PlayHooray of Long Island

Multiple Long Island Locations
PlayHooray offers kids' parties, mommy-and-me classes, mom's play groups, and music and movement classes for families and preschools. PlayHooray has been providing fun for little ones in libraries, preschools, homes, and venues throughout Long Island and New York City for years. READ MORE

Saf-T-Swim Swim School

Multiple Long Island Locations
For over 35 years, Saf-T-Swim Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Little Neck. With swim programs for infants as young as 4 months, beginners, and advanced swimmers, Saf-T-Swim offers swimming lessons for every age and skill level.  READ MORE

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