Regularly attending mommy and me classes is an excellent way to stimulate your child’s development and socialize with fellow caregivers. Luckily you can BYOB (bring your own baby) to plenty of organizations and destinations—from yoga studios to art museums—around Dallas-Fort Worth offering parent-child classes.
Take a look below at our list of local Mommy & Me classes for fun and engaging workouts, music and play, art, cooking and language programs—all designed for babies and toddlers and their grownups to enjoy together.
Know of another parent-child class we ought to add? Let us know at editorial@dfwchild.com.
Workout Classes
Bami Yoga
Stretch, rejuvenate and gain strength—with baby right by your side—at Mommy & Me Yoga, for new moms and babies from 4 weeks to early crawlers. The 30-minute class is followed by 15 minutes of community time, so you can build relationships with other mamas. Bami also offers baby massage classes where you’ll learn simple techniques to show love and comfort your little one.
Frisco, 972/998-9642
bamiyoga.com
FIT4MOM
This fitness program’s signature Stroller Strides class is a total-body workout for moms, all while engaging little ones in a stroller. They also offer Stroller Barre, an hour-long workout to improve mom’s posture, stability and strength. FIT4MOM class schedules vary by location and are offered all through Dallas-Fort Worth.
Multiple locations; 866/348-4666 (FIT-4MOM)
fit4mom.com
Nanda Yoga
This studio’s Baby & Me class, open for ages 6 weeks to pre-crawling, lets you stretch, breathe and sing along with your baby. The class ends with a joint relaxation, meant to enhance non-verbal communication between you and you little one. Their Movers & Shakers class is for moms with their crawlers to pre-walkers. Toddler & Me Sensory Play Yoga, for parents and walkers up to age 3, involves yoga, socializing and bonding through play. Nanda Yoga also offers prenatal yoga and vinyasa classes just for mom—with childcare provided.
Fort Worth; 817/752-4044
nandayogafw.com
We Yogis
Enjoy a postnatal workout without having to find a babysitter. Babies 2 months and up are welcome at this all-levels Mommy & Me yoga class. The studio also offers prenatal yoga for expecting moms.
Dallas (Lakewood); 214/613-2025
weyogis.com
Music & Play Classes
ASI Gymnastics
Come along with your child while they learn basic gymnastics in the Tiny Tots program, starting at 18 months. They’ll try rotations on the beam, bars, floor and trampoline, all while also learning about colors, shapes and animals.
Allen; 469/519-2985
Arlington; 817/417-9998
Garland (Firewheel); 972/496-5510
Keller; 817/337-5553
Dallas (Lakewood); 972/671-5510
Mesquite; 972/288-5510
Plano West; 972/960-1108
Rockwall; 972/772-5510
asigymnastics.com
Backyard Music Class
Expose kiddos to different musical genres, artists and cultures at these outdoor music classes. Each week a new theme is introduced along with a new, large show and tell instrument. Classes are tailored by age groups, from newborns right through age 5.
Dallas; backyardmusicclasses@gmail.com
backyardmusicclasses.com
Dino Kidz
This indoor playground offers weekly story times, unique classes and a dedicated toddler area to keep little ones safe. Check the website for details on their Mommy Meet-ups where moms can chat and make new friends while their kiddos play.
Allen; 469/656-1607
dinokidzplaycenter.com
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Gymboree Play & Music
Play, explore and learn together in a variety of classes for children ages 0–5. Dance and sing in music class, pretend play in Explorers or give toddlers space to practice their growing skills in Walkers. Classes are offered six days a week.
Southlake; 817/421-9300
gymboreeclasses.com
Golden Grip Gymnastics
Tots just walking up to age 3 will learn basic tumbling skills and get to practice on gymnastic apparatus that’s just their size in these Mommy & Me classes. Trampoline and parachute time adds to the fun.
Plano; 972/423-0458
goldengripgymnastics.com
Kindermusik
Move, groove and make some noise at these music classes that incorporate songs, stories, movement and instruments. Classes are offered based on age, starting at newborn and going all the way through age 7.
Multiple locations; 800/628-5687
kindermusik.com
The Little Gym
Parent-child classes at The Little Gym are offered for babies as young as 4 months and go through age 3. Classes are designed to help their muscle control and motor skills, social skills, as well as their recognition of colors, letters and numbers.
Dallas (Mockingbird); 214/515-0800
Dallas (Preston); 972/644-7333
Flower Mound; 972/325-6683
Fort Worth; 817/346-9655
Keller; 817/562-4466
Mansfield; 817/465-9296
Plano; 972/985-4545
Rockwall; 469/769-1190
Saginaw; 817/996-3691
Waxahachie; 469/716-4829
thelittlegym.com
Music Together
Help your child get in touch with their innate musicality during these early childhood music classes, offered from birth through age 8. You’ll sing, dance and make new friends.
Multiple locations; 800/728-2692
musictogether.com
My Gym
Sing, dance, stretch—and build those motor and social-emotional skills. My Gym offers an array of classes for babies/toddlers and their caregivers, grouped by age. Tiny Tykes starts as young as 3 months, and Waddlers is for tots who are on their feet.
Frisco; 214/387-0330
mygym.com
Precision Gymnastics & Tumbling
Mom & Tot gymnastics class is a 45-minute class for children ages 18 months–3 years.
Richardson; 972/907-2248
firstgymnastics.com
Preston Hollow Dance
Using fun music, props, mats and other equipment in the Mommy & Me Dance classes, moms and toddlers ages 18 months–2.5 enjoy creative movement and dance-based play. Students learn foundational ballet, tumbling, jazz and hip hop techniques.
Dallas; 214/351-1690
prestonhollowdance.com
Studio 3 Dance
The Dance With Me program is a creative movement class for the littlest dancers—ages 18 months to 2.5—along with their mom or caregiver. You’ll have fun singing, dancing and playing with props.
Plano; 972/964-3838
studio3dance.com
Tinkergarten
These outdoor, play-based classes let you get into nature together. The curriculum is geared for children 18 months and up, and classes are taught in multi-week sessions by local leaders in parks, fields and other greenspaces.
Multiple locations; support@tinkergarten.com
tinkergarten.com
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Zumbini
These classes created by Zumba and BabyFirst combine music, dance and educational props to nurture a love of movement. For ages 0–4, with a caregiver. Can’t make it to class? You can your little can catch the Zumbini TV show, live on BabyFirst TV and on demand.
Multiple locations; support@zumbini.com
zumbini.com
Toddler Time
Come to The Cove at The Lakefront from 9–11am on Mondays and Thursdays for special time with you and your toddler. The slides, Lazy River and FlowRider are closed so you can enjoy low-key fun at the Spray Ground and The Dock Play Pool. Just $5 for nonmembers.
Little Elm; 214/618/2047
thecoveatthelakefront.com
Tiny Tot Thursdays
Grab the swimmies and flip flops. Children under and their grownups can enjoy special $10 admission from 1:30–3:30pm on Thursdays at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark.
Grand Prairie; 972/337-3131
epicwatersgp.com
Art Classes
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Toddler Studio, offered the first Saturday of each month for children ages 2–3 along with an adult, encourages toddlers to connect with art through gallery games, playtime and sensory learning. Littler babies, 24 months and younger, can get exposure to art in the Itty-Bitty Art program on the third Saturday of the month. Reservations required for both programs. FREE
Fort Worth; 817/738-1933
cartermuseum.org
Dallas Museum of Art
Each class combines time in the galleries with the chance to create a masterpiece or enjoy some sensory play. Choose from Art Babies for ages 0–24 months; Toddler Art for ages 2–3; or Arturo’s Art & Me for ages 3–5. Or come for Toddler Tuesdays, a day of free artmaking, story times, performances and gallery activities, offered four times a year.
Dallas; 214/922-1200
dma.org
Kiddie Krafts Preschool
Children as young as infants can join the Sensory Exploration class for experiences with Orbeez water beads, shaving cream, paint and slime. Other parent-child classes include Messy Art, Music and Stories, and Run and Tumble.
Dallas; 214/502-7353
kiddiekraftspreschool.com
Dallas Contemporary Stroller Tours
Take an educator-led stroll through the museum’s current exhibits on the second Wednesday of the month, along with your baby toddler, age 24 months and younger. The Stroller Tours conclude with an art-inspired story time or hands-on activity in the gallery. Reservations encouraged. FREE
Dallas; 214/821-2522
dallascontemporary.org
Cooking Classes
Flour Power
Cook up some fun together in weekly themed classes. The Preschool Chef program is for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregiver.
Allen; 855/735-7797
Denton; 940/343-5515
Frisco; 855/735-7797
flourpowerstudios.com
Young Chefs Academy
Learn kitchen tips and tricks and try new recipes together in Families in the Kitchen workshops, with are offered for families together, including kids as young as 3.
Allen; 214/295-8855
Fort Worth; 817/989-2433
Frisco; 972/335-4449
Rockwall; 469/264-7445
youngchefsacademy.com
Language Classes
Spanish Schoolhouse
Plant the seed for future learning, and enjoy stories, music and games while learning Spanish with your toddler at this Spanish immersion preschool. Mommy & Me Spanish classes are for ages 12–24 months, and currently offered only at their Fort Worth location.
Fort Worth; 817/377-1468
spanishschoolhouse.com
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