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Programs ▸ Baby & Me

Baby & Me

ages 0-3

Baby & Me at the J provides a space and opportunity to foster community and gathering for caretakers and children from birth to 3 years old. Help bring Judaism, gross motor skills development, imagination, literacy, and musicality into your child’s life at a young age. 

Children & Families
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Overview | Schedule | FAQs

Baby & Me is built on:
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Inclusivity- A warm and welcoming group for all people, family structures, races, religions, socio-economic status, and ability levels.

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Respect- Respecting each other and treating others kindly. People are encouraged to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.

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Participation- Enthusiastically participating in programming in line with abilities. Parents and caregivers will do their best to be present and follow directions from the instructor.

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Support- Kindness and support to all children and caregivers in the community in a space that allows for offering and asking for help when it is needed.

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Unless noted otherwise, all classes cost $20/session, and are free for JLA members. To learn more about membership at the J, click here.

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For questions or more information, contact Liora Bernstein, Inclusion and Community Care Manager, at lbernstein@thejla.org.

Upcoming Classes

Get ready for a great new season of Baby & Me programming this fall with many of your favorites and something new to try! Spend your mornings with us! 
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The schedule below begins September 8 and runs until December 19, 2025.

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Boogie and Beats
Mondays, 9–9:45 a.m.
0-3 years and caretakers
An interactive exploration of music, dancing, and movement!
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Shake Shimmy Shabbat
Join us for Shake Shimmy Shabbat, where we will celebrate Shabbat and holidays, explore Judaism through stories, and sing songs together.
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Young child reaching out to catch bubbles while crawling on colorful blankets indoors.
Tiny Tunes
Tuesdays, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
0-18 months and caretakers
‍A fun and interactive music class where parents and babies bond through rhythmic songs, playful movement, and engaging sound exploration.
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Young girl in a colorful dress playing with a wooden toy featuring multiple horizontal colored rods indoors.
Mini Movers and Shakers
Tuesdays, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
1-3 years and caretakers‍
Development of key motor skills with age-appropriate movement games, obstacle courses, and stretches.
Young girl with curly hair playing with a sand and toy set featuring green leaves and brown plastic parts in an orange tray.
Sensory Scouts
Wednesdays, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
18+ months and caretakers
Children explore their surroundings through hands-on, sensory experiences, with tactile activities a key focus in this art playroom.
Woman playing guitar and interacting with a young child in a casual indoor setting with other children seated in the background.
Strum and Sing
Thursdays, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
0-3 years and caretakers‍‍
An interactive experience that nurtures your baby's love for music through joyful songs, rhythms, and playful instruments.
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Parent PlayFit
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Parents with children ages 0-2
A 50 minute total body workout. Break a sweat with your little one close by.
Two toddlers touching a plastic bag with bread, accompanied by a smiling adult crouching nearby.
Shake Shimmy Shabbat
Fridays, 10–10:45 a.m.
0-3 years and caretakers‍
A fun and age-appropriate exploration of Shabbat and Judaism through stories and songs.
No items found.
Young child with curly hair wearing a light blue sweatshirt and striped pants reaching out to catch soap bubbles indoors.
Boogie and Beats
Mondays, 9–9:45 a.m.
0-3 years and caretakers
An interactive exploration of music, dancing, and movement!
Young child reaching out to catch bubbles while crawling on colorful blankets indoors.
Tiny Tunes
Tuesdays, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
0-18 months and caretakers
‍A fun and interactive music class where parents and babies bond through rhythmic songs, playful movement, and engaging sound exploration.
Young girl in a colorful dress playing with a wooden toy featuring multiple horizontal colored rods indoors.
Mini Movers and Shakers
Tuesdays, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
1-3 years and caretakers‍
Development of key motor skills with age-appropriate movement games, obstacle courses, and stretches.
Two women and a toddler exercising with arms raised in a gymnasium with wooden floor and basketball hoop.
Parent PlayFit
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Parents with children ages 0-2
A 50 minute total body workout. Break a sweat with your little one close by.
Young girl with curly hair playing with a sand and toy set featuring green leaves and brown plastic parts in an orange tray.
Sensory Scouts
Wednesdays, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
18+ months and caretakers
Children explore their surroundings through hands-on, sensory experiences, with tactile activities a key focus in this art playroom.
Woman playing guitar and interacting with a young child in a casual indoor setting with other children seated in the background.
Strum and Sing
Thursdays, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
0-3 years and caretakers‍‍
An interactive experience that nurtures your baby's love for music through joyful songs, rhythms, and playful instruments.
Two toddlers touching a plastic bag with bread, accompanied by a smiling adult crouching nearby.
Shake Shimmy Shabbat
Fridays, 10–10:45 a.m.
0-3 years and caretakers‍
A fun and age-appropriate exploration of Shabbat and Judaism through stories and songs.

FAQs

Can I drop my child off, or do I stay with them?

A parent or caregiver must accompany the child during classes.

Can we just drop in for a class?

Registering ahead of time is a good idea to ensure you get a spot and that the class is prepared with enough supplies. Drop-ins are accommodated based on capacity. Staff in the front office can help you register on-site when you arrive.

What kind of behavior is expected in Baby & Me classes?

Children are expected to behave age appropriately, which includes crying, moving, playing, and eating snacks.

What if we miss a class?

Please contact the JLA front office at 323-938-2531 to reschedule your class.

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