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Early Childhood Classes

Experience the magic of CMOM through our unique early childhood classes in the Upper West Side! 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!

Have questions or want to ask about a prorated price? Reach us at [email protected] or by phone at 347-429-7621.

Our Philosophy: Committed to joyful inspiration and discovery, CMOM offers an enticing entry point to lifelong learning. We believe that children develop and learn best in nurturing, creative environments that support play, curiosity, and exploration.

Summer Classes: July – August 2026

Little girl places sprinkles on an ice cream artwork alongside an educator.

NEW! Preschool Prep I: Ages 16 – 24 months (Parent/Caregiver-and-Child Class)

Mondays/Wednesdays (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Tuesdays/Thursdays (9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Take your first steps into the classroom, together! In this joyful parent/caregiver-and-child class, little learners build early school-readiness skills with the guidance of experienced early childhood educators and the support of their caregivers. Grownups and kids will enjoy interactive circle times, practice turn-taking, grow language and literacy through stories and songs, and, best of all, learn through play.

July term | July 6 – 30: 
Monday/Wednesday (8 classes): $624

Tuesday/Thursday (8 classes): $624

August term | August 3 – 27: 
Monday/Wednesday (8 classes): $624

Tuesday/Thursday (8 classes): $624

Girl place outside in CMOM's water exhibit H2O.

Preschool Prep II: Ages 2 – 3 (Gentle Separation)

Mondays/Wednesdays (10:30 am – 12:15 pm)
Tuesdays/Thursdays (10:30 am – 12:15 pm)

Dive into imaginative play, art, storytelling, and music! In this gentle separation class, children will build confidence, interact with peers, and start on their independent 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.

July term | July 6 – 30: 
Monday/Wednesday (8 classes): $840

Tuesday/Thursday (8 classes): $840

August term | August 3 – 27: 
Monday/Wednesday (8 classes): $840

Tuesday/Thursday (8 classes): $840

Boy lifts up a dinosaur from his science project.

Science Explorers: Ages 3 – 4 (Drop-off)

Mondays/Wednesdays (9:30 am – 12:00 pm)
Tuesdays/Thursdays (9:30 am – 12:00 pm)

Experience science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in this hands-on, sensory exploration of the world around you! Guided by early childhood educators, children will become expert investigators as they discover the important role that science plays in their everyday life.

July term | July 6 – 30: 
Monday/Wednesday (8 classes): $944

Tuesday/Thursday (8 classes): $944

August term | August 4 – 27: 
Monday/Wednesday (8 classes): $944

Tuesday/Thursday (8 classes): $944

Three kids smile and hold up their art projects.

¡Hola Amigos! Spanish Immersion Art Club: Ages 3 – 6 (Drop-off)

Fridays (9:30 am – 11:30 am)

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 educators will nurture curiosity and make language learning a joyful experience while fostering creativity and global awareness.

July term | July 10 – 31: 
Friday (4 classes): $440

August term | August 7 – 28: 
Friday (4 classes): $440

Spring Classes: January 2026 - June 2026

Little Birds: Ages 0 – 2

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.

Spring term | February 6 – May 22:
Friday (12 classes): $504

girl in pigtails holding a bowl

Preschool Prep: Ages 2 – 3 (Gentle Separation)

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 start 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.

Spring term | January 12 – June 18: 
Monday/Wednesday (39 classes): $3,900(Sold out!)

To join the waitlist, please email [email protected]

Tuesday/Thursday (41 classes): $4,100 (Sold out!)

To join the waitlist, please email [email protected]

Science Explorers: Ages 3 – 4

Mondays/Wednesdays (9:30 am – 12:00 pm)

Experience science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in this hands-on, sensory exploration of the world around you! Guided by early childhood educators, children will become expert investigators as they discover the important role that science plays in their everyday life.

Spring term | January 12 – June 17:
Monday/Wednesday (39 classes): $4,330

¡Hola Amigos! Spanish Immersion Art Club: Ages 3 – 6 (Drop-off)

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 educators will nurture curiosity and make language learning a joyful experience while fostering creativity and global awareness.

Spring term | January 14 – June 17:
Wednesday (20 classes): $2,310