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Early Childhood Classes

Experience the magic of CMOM through our unique research-backed curriculum in the Upper West Side! Led by expert educators and designed to meet the needs of young learners, our classes offer your child an opportunity to immerse themselves in learning through small group activities, hands-on artmaking, science explorations, storytelling, and more.

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Fall Classes: September–December 2026

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Little Birds

Ages 0–2

Building social and cognitive skills for our youngest learners!

Fridays (9:45 am–10:30 am)

Shimmy, shake, and sing along with your little one to strengthen the bond between child and caregiver! The Little Birds program incorporates music and movement to ignite your child’s imagination, enhance brain activity, and foster social development.

Fall term | October 9–December 18:

  • Friday (10 classes): $430
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Preschool Prep

Ages 2–3 (Gentle Separation)

Transition support with play, art, and stories for kids and adults with our educators as guides!

Mondays/Wednesdays (9:30 am–11:30 am)
Tuesdays/Thursdays (9:30 am–11:30 am)

Dive into imaginative play, art, storytelling, and music! In this gentle separation class, children will build confidence, interact with peers, and begin or embark on their earliest learning adventures. Throughout class, children will have opportunities to socialize with each other and separate from their caregivers with the help of our experienced early childhood team.

Fall term | September 14–December 17

  • Monday/Wednesday (25 classes): $2,675
  • Tuesday/Thursday (27 classes): $2,889
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¡Hola Amigos! Spanish Immersion Art Club

Ages 3–6 (Drop-off)

Spanish immersion through music and play

Wednesdays (3:15 pm–4:45 pm)

Young learners will embark on a cultural adventure where they’ll create vibrant art, immerse themselves in conversational Spanish, and sing songs in this beautiful language. Our experienced bilingual educators will nurture curiosity and make language learning a joyful experience while fostering creativity and global awareness.

Fall term | September 16–December 16:

  • Wednesday (14 classes): $1,540