Best Toddler Classes for Birth to 12 Month Olds

Welcome to Happy Day Play’s family-centered baby classes, thoughtfully designed for infants from birth to 12 months and the caregivers who support them. Babies are our specialty, and these early months are a time of rapid growth, sensitivity, and deep connection.

Happy Day Play was founded by a mother of two and Family Life Educator whose professional background includes working with a leading pregnancy and parenting brand, supporting millions of families during pregnancy and early infancy. That experience, paired with staff including a certified baby care specialist, informs the classes we offer and ensures families receive knowledgeable, trustworthy support during this foundational stage.

Our classes are rooted in Family Life Education principles and designed to support infant development while honoring caregivers as the experts on their own babies. Experiences focus on bonding, early movement, sensory exploration, and responsive interaction, all in a calm, supportive environment where caregivers remain actively involved.

Learning in the first year happens through secure relationships, repetition, and shared experience. At Happy Day Play, we prioritize connection and confidence, creating space for caregivers to feel supported and babies to feel safe as they grow and explore.

Join us for nurturing, expert-informed experiences that support your baby’s development and create meaningful moments you can enjoy together from the very beginning.

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Happy Day Play Classes for Birth to 12 Month Olds

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Upcoming Classes for Birth to 12 Month Olds at Happy Day Play

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Family Music Class: BLUEY’S BIG BACKYARD BEATS, Ages 0 to 5 Years
Jan 8
Family Music Class: BLUEY’S BIG BACKYARD BEATS, Ages 0 to 5 Years

Join our Family Music Class in Staten Island for a dynamic experience with live music, singing, and dancing. Designed for children 0-5 years, this class strengthens family bonds and supports your child’s development through music, movement, and instruments.

Baby Sing & Sign Class: HOUSE PETS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Jan 8
Baby Sing & Sign Class: HOUSE PETS, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Support your baby’s early communication with our Baby Sing & Sign Class. Using baby signs, music, and movement, this class helps babies and caregivers connect and communicate. Ideal for babies 0-1.5 years in Staten Island, NY.

Sensory Art Class: BLUEY AND BINGO’S SENSORY ADVENTURE, Ages 3 Months to 5 Years
Jan 9
Sensory Art Class: BLUEY AND BINGO’S SENSORY ADVENTURE, Ages 3 Months to 5 Years

Let your child’s creativity flourish in our Sensory Art class! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their grown-ups, this class encourages sensory exploration through art, promoting cognitive and emotional development. Join us at the JCC of Staten Island for a class.

Family Open Play Class: BLUEY HEELER INSPIRED FAMILY OPEN PLAY, Ages 0 to 5, Older Big Helper Siblings Welcome
Jan 10
Family Open Play Class: BLUEY HEELER INSPIRED FAMILY OPEN PLAY, Ages 0 to 5, Older Big Helper Siblings Welcome

Our open play class provides a blend of loosely structured and open-ended activities that cater to the diverse needs of every child and family. All activities are appropriate for ages 0 to 5, with big helper older siblings welcome! We believe exploration fosters independence skills and are a no-pressure participation class. We firmly believe a child-led structure is what supports development best alongside a trusted family member or caregiver to model and participate.

Monthly Family STEAM Class: SHAKE IT UP SNOW GLOBES PHYSICS FOR LITTLES, Ages 0 to 5, Older Big Helper Siblings Welcome - SOUTH SHORE
Jan 11
Monthly Family STEAM Class: SHAKE IT UP SNOW GLOBES PHYSICS FOR LITTLES, Ages 0 to 5, Older Big Helper Siblings Welcome - SOUTH SHORE

Spark your child’s curiosity and dive into the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Family STEAM Class at Avis South Shore JCC is a once-a-month, exclusive class that brings a fresh theme to every session, filled with hands-on activities that ignite exploration for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Family Music Class: SESAME STREET SONGS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Ages 0 to 5 Years
Jan 15
Family Music Class: SESAME STREET SONGS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Ages 0 to 5 Years

Join our Family Music Class in Staten Island for a dynamic experience with live music, singing, and dancing. Designed for children 0-5 years, this class strengthens family bonds and supports your child’s development through music, movement, and instruments.

Baby Sing & Sign Class: BATH TIME, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years
Jan 15
Baby Sing & Sign Class: BATH TIME, Ages Birth to 1.5 Years

Support your baby’s early communication with our Baby Sing & Sign Class. Using baby signs, music, and movement, this class helps babies and caregivers connect and communicate. Ideal for babies 0-1.5 years in Staten Island, NY.

Monthly Family Crafternoon Class: LITTLE COCOA CAFE WINTER CRAFTS, Ages 0 to 5, Older Big Helper Siblings Welcome - SOUTH SHORE
Jan 15
Monthly Family Crafternoon Class: LITTLE COCOA CAFE WINTER CRAFTS, Ages 0 to 5, Older Big Helper Siblings Welcome - SOUTH SHORE

Join us at Avis South Shore JCC for Family Crafternoon in the community room! This class caters to all ages, with a special focus on children from 0 to 5, and older siblings are warmly invited to join. Dive into traditional arts and crafts that result in tangible, finished projects, complemented by bubbles, parachute play, and themed activities. Our expertly designed sessions ensure engaging, age-appropriate fun for every family member. Cost is per immediate family. Come and make creative memories together!

Sensory Art Class: SESAME STREET SUNNY DAYS SENSORY ART Ages 3 Months to 5 Years
Jan 16
Sensory Art Class: SESAME STREET SUNNY DAYS SENSORY ART Ages 3 Months to 5 Years

Let your child’s creativity flourish in our Sensory Art class! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their grown-ups, this class encourages sensory exploration through art, promoting cognitive and emotional development. Join us at the JCC of Staten Island for a class.

Family Open Play Class: SESAME STREET INSPIRED FAMILY OPEN PLAY, Ages 0 to 5, Older Big Helper Siblings Welcome
Jan 17
Family Open Play Class: SESAME STREET INSPIRED FAMILY OPEN PLAY, Ages 0 to 5, Older Big Helper Siblings Welcome

Our open play class provides a blend of loosely structured and open-ended activities that cater to the diverse needs of every child and family. All activities are appropriate for ages 0 to 5, with big helper older siblings welcome! We believe exploration fosters independence skills and are a no-pressure participation class. We firmly believe a child-led structure is what supports development best alongside a trusted family member or caregiver to model and participate.