Parent-child and “mommy and me” classes are the perfect way to get out and get active with your little one. Not only will you enjoy singing, dancing, jumping and getting creative together, but you’ll also both have fun socializing with other parents and caregivers. Making connections with others is just as important for caregivers as it is for babies, and you may even find new friends to gather with outside of class time.
You can find some parent-child classes throughout the rest of our guide to classes and sports, but we’ve rounded up a bunch of options here.
This article is sponsored by Mattix Music Studio.
Mattix Music Studio Music Together®
Mattix Music Studio
Grand Avenue Community Center
4211 Grand Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 638-3027
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Playful, rich, and engaging, Music Together® helps children of all ages—babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids—discover their inner music-maker by playing with the grownups they love. The music and movement classes at Mattix Music Studio also offer other important mental, physical, verbal and social benefits to children. Even grown-ups find they grow in their musical abilities in their classes!
Join Mattix Music Studio to experience the magic of music with your little ones! Register at mattixmusic.com/music-together-registration
Tot Music Classes
Kindermusik
Locations with classes currently offered in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, La Grange, Northbrook, and Oak Park.
Ages newborn–7 years old.
Brookfield Academy for Mini Musicians
9213 Broadway Avenue
Brookfield, IL 60513
Ages 0–5 years old.
Musikgarten at Glen Ellyn Family Music School
Glen Ellyn Family Music School
780 Pleasant Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 632-3347
Ages 0–5 years old.
Musikgarten
In addition to the ones listed here with their own websites and schedules, there are other Musikgarten teachers registered in locations throughout the western suburbs. Use the Find a Class portion of their website to find a class near you.
Miss Allison’s Music
Lombard, IL
Classes for ages 0-3, 3-5, and 4-6.
Dynamic Perception Dance Company
766 Burr Oak Drive
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-2380
“Dance With Me” classes for ages 1.5 to 3.
Suzuki Early Childhood Music Classes
1106 Chestnut St
Third Floor
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 793-7301
Tiny Toes
Locations in Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, and Downers Grove
(630) 474-5459
Music Together Classes for birth through kindergarten.
Wee Heart Music
Locations in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Geneva, and St. Charles.
(630) 347-6525 (Director – Rhonda Sisson)
Music Together Classes for ages newborn-5.
Wiggleworms
5250 Wolf Road
Western Springs, IL 60558
(773) 728-6000
Music classes grouped by ages from newborn–4 years old. Classes not currently being held in Western Springs, but may resume in the future.
Mattix Music Studio Music Together®
Mattix Music Studio
Grand Avenue Community Center
4211 Grand Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 638-3027
Website | Email | Facebook | Instagram
Playful, rich, and engaging, Music Together® helps children of all ages—babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids—discover their inner music-maker by playing with the grownups they love. The music and movement classes at Mattix Music Studio also offer other important mental, physical, verbal and social benefits to children. Even grown-ups find they grow in their musical abilities in their classes!
Join Mattix Music Studio to experience the magic of music with your little ones! Register at mattixmusic.com/music-together-registration
Parent-Child Dance Classes
Aspirations Dance Company
350 S. Main Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-5299
Starts at 12 months.
Dance Center of LaGrange
539 South La Grange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-5552
Expression Dance Studio
21 S. Cass Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 968-5678
Starts at 12 months.
Hinsdale Dance Academy
645 Blackhawk Drive
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 484-3241
Ages 0–2.
Lively Arts Dance Academy
415 Eight Street
Hinsdale, IL, IL 60525
(630) 323-7500
LOVV Dance Studio
600 S County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 909-9271
Available for walking children to age 3.
Moves Dance Studio
921 E. Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-3600
Starts at 18 months.
Xtreme Dance Center
1911 Glacier Park Ave. Ste. 135
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 922-5678
Starts at 18 months old.
Parent-Child Swimming Classes
Bear Paddle Swim School
Locations include Aurora, Bloomingdale, Niles, Orland Park, and Woodridge
Ages 6–36 months for parent inclusion.
Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex
200 S. Lindsey Lane
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-1705
Parkie’s Starfish Swim School begins for babies as young as 6 months old.
British Swim School
Locations in Naperville, Oswego, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, and Oakbrook Terrace/Villa Park
Ages 3 months–36 months for parent inclusion.
Goldfish Swim School
Locations in Arlington Heights, Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Naperville, Oswego, Plainfield, South Elgin, St. Charles, and Villa Park
Ages 6–36 months for parent inclusion.
Max Aquatics
4751 S, Vernon Avenue
McCook, IL 60525
(708) 580-6550
Parent and me classes begin at 6 months.
Fitness Classes with Kids
FIT4MOM
Full body stroller workout classes with proceeding playgroups. Various locations in the Chicagoland areas below:
Gymnastics Classes for Parents and Kids
BIG Gymnastics
16W110 83rd Street
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 323-6244
Teeny Tots classes begin for walkers. 2 year olds may start to join in independent sessions.
Elite Gymnastics
6360 Belmont Road
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 968-2699
You and Me classes begin at 12 months and include activities such as obstacle courses, parachute games, and tumble tracks.
Legacy Elite Gymnastics
881 Shoreline Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 851-5437
Baby Dragon classes available for walkers through 3 years old.
My Gym
Locations in Aurora, Chicago, Buffalo Grove, River Forest, Skokie, and Wheaton
Parent and child classes for ages 1–39 months old.
Palmers Gymnastics
266 Glen Ellyn Road, Unit 101
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 351-8330
Parent and child classes for ages 12–36 months.
Premier Gymnastics
2435 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0900
Parent/Tot classes for ages 18-36 months.
Other Great Options to Consider
- Soccer can be a great way to introduce teamwork and following directions. Lil’ Kickers has many locations throughout the area. Soccer Shots also offers programing across the west and northwest suburbs.
- Learn about Montessori principles at Cornerstone Montessori in North Riverside. Babies 3 months and older are welcome to participate.
- Hobson School in Naperville offers a Saturday morning Parent-Child program for children who are 2 years old at the start of the school year, which offers a gentle introduction to a preschool environment.
- Check your local library. Lapsit storytime are a fun (and free!) way to play with your child. Consider stopping at one of the best libraries for kids in a neighboring town.
- Don’t forget your park district! Nature, music, dance, art and fitness parent/tot programs are often available.
Want more? Our Classes and Teams for Kids guide is an awesome resource for children’s classes in Chicago’s west suburbs.
