Play Dates with Naps and Novels
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See you at our next play date!
Classes begin on May 7, 2025 and will run for 7 weeks until June 19, 2025.
Thank you for your interest in setting up a play date with us! Our classes are designed to offer fun, engaging, and developmentally enriching experiences through sensory play, loose parts play, music, movement, and more.
Note: The Jewish Youth Network is a Kosher facility. No outside food is allowed in the building, except for water and formula/breastmilk. A Kosher cafe is available on-site for snacks, coffee and treats! Shoes must be removed before entering the play space.
Class Descriptions
✨ Mini Play Explorers
Ages 14+ months – Wednesdays 10:15–11:00 AM
Each week, little ones and their grown-ups will explore different types of play including heuristic play, sensory play, music and movement, fine and gross motor activities, and early play schemas. This class is designed to empower caregivers with simple, purposeful play ideas to try at home during wake windows. Expect a fun and engaging circle time led by Alexa and hands-on caregiver participation throughout. Generally, this class will be mess-free with the occasional messy centre. Please bring diapers, wipes and a change of clothes just in case!
🐤 Baby Play Explorers
Ages 3–12 months – Wednesdays 11:30 AM–12:15 PM
This class offers age-appropriate exploration for our tiniest learners, with a focus on sensory play, tummy time, visual tracking, movement, and early developmental foundations. Each week highlights a different kind of play to help parents feel confident supporting their baby’s growth and bonding during playtime. Like Mini Play Explorers, this class sets the stage for future literacy and learning skills through joyful, meaningful play. Generally, this class will be mess free, with the occasional messy centre. Please bring diapers, wipes and a change of clothes just in case!
🎨 Little Artists
Ages 3–4 years, Drop-Off – Wednesdays 3:00–3:45 PM
In this drop-off class, preschoolers will explore a new art technique or medium each week — from printmaking to painting to collage — with a focus on process over product. Through creative expression, children build fine motor skills and early pre-writing foundations in a playful, hands-on way. Messes are welcome and creativity is encouraged! Please bring a water bottle, dress for mess, and ensure your child is fully potty trained.
🧪 Mini Sensory Lab
Ages 14+ months – Thursdays 10:15–11:00 AM
Get ready to explore a variety of sensory stations and tough trays filled with water, loose parts, taste-safe textures, and more. Children will move at their own pace through messy, immersive play experiences that support sensory processing and early development. Each class ends with a short, joyful circle time. Please bring a change of clothes for your child and an extra pair of socks for yourself — and be ready to get messy!
👶 Baby Sensory Lab
Ages 6–12 months – Thursdays 11:30 AM–12:15 PM
A gentle, baby-friendly version of our sensory lab, designed especially for curious little explorers who are just discovering their world through touch, sight, and sound. Babies will explore stimulating but safe materials and trays — with careful attention to mouthing and safety — while bonding with caregivers. Each class provides rich developmental experiences through sensory play and ends with a cozy circle. Please bring a change of clothes and come prepared for a bit of mess!
✡ Shabbat Feeling
Fridays (Ages 14+ months: 10:15–11:00 AM / Ages 3–12 months: 11:30–12:15 PM)
A warm, joyful celebration of Shabbat through music, movement, and sensory experiences. With blessings, singing, dancing, and a beautiful Shabbat circle led by Tammy, this class helps connect families to tradition and community in a playful, interactive way. Caregivers are invited to participate — and grandparents, aunts, and uncles are always welcome! Please bring a change of clothes and come ready to sing and celebrate together.