Gymboree Play & Music

Ah Gymboree, a place of nostalgia for my girls and I. When my oldest was 3 months old, she and I first started attending the Play & Learn classes. We both made friends and loved every minute of our time there. My youngest has attended but much less often as she’s in Mother’s Day out and we tend to stay busy on our weekends.
Cool things about Gymboree:
1) Drop off classes when the kids get a little older (I believe this starts around age 3 as typically potty-​trained)
2) Family classes for siblings to attend together
3) Play & Learn classes are separated by age level to target their developmental needs
4) My girls always loved the music and art classes in the back room
5) Birthday parties! Both my girls had their 3^rd birthday parties there. You can pick a theme, and they help pick up and wrote all gift info down for easier thank you cards after.
6) Open play times for kids just to enjoy the cushioned climbing/​jumping/​etc. fun!
7) Gymbo! My girls both loved hugging the (stuffed) Gymbo who comes out for certain songs during the classes.
8) Cool merchandise up front with periodic sales.
9) 1^st class is free, so check it out!!! Cutoff for Gymboree is 5 years old (just FYI).

They say Gymboree is only good for children up to 6 maybe 7 years old. I say RUBISH! I love playing every time I bring my kids.
Yes Gymboree is designed for the youngster in mind. We have been taking our children there for years and it has always been a wonderful experience. The staff are always very helpful. They are very nice and courteous with parents and the children, and they have just the right amount of toughness to deal with the occasional rambunctious child.
They have a very good learning environment for motor skills and other development aspects of a child’s life. The staff is very keen on teaching children. They are dedicated and there is always a good child to teacher ratio.
The membership is very basic and you can customize being a part of other classes at an extra fee. The facility is always clean and kept in good shape.
Aside from the membership they offer drop off camps during the summer time and they do birthday parties as well.
Clean facility, nice and loving staff, and decent price for services all make for very happy children.

Wow, do we love Gymboree, or «Gymbee» as it’s known in our house! My daughters are 1 and 3 years old and they adore their Gymboree time. The Play and Learn classes are their favorite. We love the open gym time to burn energy especially in the summer. The teachers are all very nice and love the kids. It’s also a great place to meet other moms with kids of similar age to your own.

I recommend Gymboree Play & Music to every parent. My toddler always looked forward to our visits to Gymboree. I enrolled him in the play & learn class and it was a great opportunity for both him and me to socialize with other children and parents. The equipment is very safe, clean, and age appropriate and my son was never ready to leave. Ashley, the owner, is very personable and appreciates all her families. Marie Claire is also fantastic and we loved any class time or open plays we could get with her. Hilary is another favorite that i remember. We have done both our son’s 2^nd and 3^rd birthdays at Gymboree and it was the best decision we made. We tried an at-​home party for the 1^st birthday and it was so stressful. At gymboree, everything is taken care of.

This is a great place to start out your little ones and will help them with their socialization, fine motor skills, ability to appreciate music and even practice taking their steps! My little girl started walking 1 week after she started at Gymboree! We love their baby classes & their drop-​off classes! The owner is super nice & the teachers are awesome! I recommend this place to all parents with new little ones!