COMING SUMMER 2023!

Cuddles & Giggles has exciting news!  This summer, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., C&G will be offering OPEN PLAY!  Open play can have up 10 children and will be $10 for 3 hours of play!  

There will be a section added to the website later this spring with sign up instructions and details.

This will be a great outing for those days where it's raining, the playground is too hot, summer boredom sets in or you just want to meet one of your favorite friends from class to play! 

It's simple...if you have a waiver on file, you can play!

10 Benefits of Mommy & Me Classes

1. Enhances social awareness.

2. Mommy & me classes combat postpartum depression.

3. They teach children about healthy exercise.

4. Leaving the house can feel refreshing.

5. Provides sensory stimulation.

6. Increases confidence.

7. Fosters language development.

8. Allows mom to make connections.

9. Strengthens the parent/child bond.

10. Increases fine and gross motor development.

WELCOME TO CUDDLES & GIGGLES, LLC

COME PLAY WITH US!

I am a licensed, Mommy (or Daddy) & Me group specially designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old.  I offer classes with fun, seasonal themes for each age group.  You and your child will meet new friends within our community and participate at their own comfort level. 

The large play area is designed for parent and child to choose different activities for the last 45 minutes of the class.  The first 15 minutes of the class is a structured circle time that includes early education readiness that involves the parachute, songs, colors, letters, numbers, shapes, days of the week, months of the year, body parts, and weather. Bubbles, a movement song or game, and a yoga pose will end each class.  Both parent and child will experience the joy of learning through play.

The kids will use the felt board, move with our disco lights and craft using our theme each week. The play area encourages fitness, motor skills, creativity, coordination, sharing, physical development, patience and socialization.  You and your child will dance, sing, roll in our ball pit, jump on our trampoline, grocery shop, cook in the pretend kitchen, play with a variety of toys, enjoy soft play, and play in the indoor treehouse with a slide.  We meet weekly where friendships can be made for yourself and your little one as we all learn together.

Class Schedule

1. Circle time for the first 15 minutes of class.

2. Parachute play (we’re riding on the parachute for over and under.)

3. "Good morning" song with our class puppet.

4. Letter of the day including our letter soup cans (alphabet song.)

5. Animal of the day (we have an animal of the day-tune of bingo.)

6. Number of the day with our number song (we have a number of the day-tune of bingo.)

7. Days of the week song (Adams Family tune for days of the week.)

8. Weather song (what is the weather?)

9. Color of the week (Old MacDonald Had Some Colors.)

10. Shape song for shape of the week (I’ve gotta shape, hey, hey.)

11. Months of the year song (tune of 1 little, 2 little, 3 little pumpkins.)

12. Mr. Knickerbocker song (body part song.)

13. Class craft on our theme of the week.

14. Free play for 45 minutes where your child can play whatever they would like from our ball pit to our indoor treehouse.  Or, choose from many of our toys.  This is where moms get to chat with one another while playing right along side of their little one.  Your child will get individually called to the create area during this time to do their themed craft.

15. The disco ball and bubbles turn on.

16. Movement song with a video or a game.

17. Yoga pose of the day and affirmation of the day.

18. Time to pick a treat to end the fun!

Soft Play!

Soft play encourages motor development and jumping/rolling without fear of injury.  It is great for improving coordination, motor skills and imagination. 

Soft play is designed for energetic babies and toddlers. They will be encouraged to climb, explore and learn as they play on the soft play.  It is perfect for crawlers and new walkers to climb and play.

Age Group and Class Schedule

Classes are for 1-4 year olds.

If a class is full, please e-mail me to be put on a waitlist.  The classes are as follows:

Wednesday

9:00-10:15 (The Teddy Bears) (Full)

11:45-1:00 (The Caterpillars) (Full)

Thursday

9:00-10:15 (The Puppy Dogs) (Full)

11:45-1:00 (The Dinosaurs) (Full)

SPRING SESSION (you must register for all 10 classes)

3/22-3/23 

Bunnies (felt bunny with pom tail/easter egg on spring paper)

3/29-3/30

Easter (Easter bunny visit/pictures/egg hunt) (Easter wreath)

4/5-4/6

CLOSED

4/12-4/13

Ladybugs (ladybug with dots and sparkle flowers)

4/19-4/20

Gardens (carrot with orange candy/green shredded paper)

4/26-4/27

Caterpillars (letter C with colorful tissue paper)

5/3-5/4

Farm Animals (pig in the mud)

5/10-5/11

Snails (paper plate snail with buttons)

5/17-5/18

Ocean Animals (octopus with sticker jewels)

5/24-5/25

Memorial Day (flag with red/white/blue buttons)

5/31-6/1

Zoo

END OF SESSION

CLASSES BREAK FOR THE SUMMER.  C&G IS NOW OFFERING OPEN PLAY ON WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 9:00-12:00.  CLIENTS, AND FAMILY & FRIENDS OF C&G ARE INVITED TO OPEN PLAY AND MUST HAVE A WAIVER ON FILE.

Why is Circle Time So Important?

What Children Gain from Circle Time  

How to behave appropriately in a group is a learned skill, which prepares young children for more formal education, for other group activities, and for many experiences in adult life. Everything from social skills to language to empathy can be gained with practice in circle time.

Class Pricing and Registration

Rates are $16 per class. Additional participating (one year and older) siblings are $12 per child. 

Register for a session by completing the registration section below or sending an e-mail to:

Cuddlesandgiggles@outlook.com

Please include the following:

Your name/child's (children's) name.

E-mail address.

Which class are you interested in attending with day and time.

Pre-registration is required and a confirmation e-mail will be sent.  All payments are due for the session before the first day of your class to secure your spot.

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a drop-in class?  No, Cuddles & Giggles requires pre-registration.  You must sign a Waiver prior to the beginning of your class.  It is required with no exceptions.

What payments do you accept?  I accept cash, PayPal, Venmo or a check.

Are parents requred to participate?  Yes, this is a parent program.  Everyone wil enjoy the benefit of our class and parents are required to supervise their child at all times.

Are you located in a private home?  Yes, the space is in the lower level of my home.  I do not allow pets in the space but please be aware that a dog and cat live on the upper levels if you suffer from allergies. 

Should we wear a mask during class?  No.

What do I need to bring for class?  Please bring socks for both the parent and the child.

What if I miss a class?  You can make up a class on another day or receive up to two credits for the following session.

What if there is inclement weather?  In the event there is inclement weather, you will receive a text message from me no later than 7:00 a.m., the day of class to let you know if C&G will be closed.  If my entrance and sidewalks seem unsafe, I will close.  I will add an extra class to the current session at the end to make up the day.

Our Location

Our space is located at 10922 Southcoate Village Drive, Bealeton, Virginia.  We have parking in the front and you may park any where you wish on the street.  You walk to the side yard, go through the fence and go down to the basement entrance.

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