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Best Classes for Preschoolers and Toddlers on Long Island

Preschoolers will get in the swing of things at the Little Gym. Photo by the author
Preschoolers will get in the swing of things at the Little Gym. Photo by the author
9/18/23 - By Gina Massaro

Long Island's wonderful toddler classes and preschool classes give kids opportunities to safely discover new skills and interests. 

While babies can enjoy mommy-and-me classes, toddlers and preschoolers seek a little more independence. Whether it's dance, art, sports, music, or maybe a combination of a few of these, we've rounded out a list of top toddler and preschooler classes for your little ones to try out.

Check out our roundup of 25 Things To Do with Preschoolers on Long Island and more in our Long Island Preschools Guide. 

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Toddlers can get their feet moving at Super Soccer Stars. Photo by the author
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Best Sports Classes for Toddlers and Preschoolers on Long Island

The Little Gym of Long Island - Classes

Lynbrook, Port Washington, Huntington and Smithtown
From ages 4 months to 3 years, babies and toddlers can enjoy a variety of parent-and-me classes focusing on foundational skills like muscle control, color recognition, and language development. As they age, little ones develop social skills such as independence, sharing, and cooperation.  READ MORE

Super Soccer Stars

Island-wide
Super Soccer Stars runs out of various locations throughout Long Island, offering soccer classes for kids ages 1-12. Young toddlers can participate in mommy-and-me, while older toddler and preschool classes do not require caregiver participation. Coaches are great at making soccer drills fun and accessible for little ones. READ MORE

Tumbling Tunes

East Northport
Tumbling Tunes is unique in that it offers drop-off programs, even if your child is in a diaper. The business specializes in gymnastics but offers much more, including a music program for babies and, through a partner company, a martial arts class for preschoolers. Preschool art and science classes are also on offer. READ MORE
Preschool ballerinas learn the positions at the Tutu School Commack. Photo courtesy of the school
Preschool ballerinas learn the positions at the Tutu School Commack. Photo courtesy of the school

Dance Classes for Toddlers and Preschoolers on Long Island

5678 Dance

Levittown
5678 Dance has both competition teams and dance classes. For preschoolers, a combo class for 3- and 4-year-olds introduces little ones to dance basics, such as balance and coordination. Children will begin to learn tap, ballet, and acrobatics. There is also a pee wee hip-hop class for 3- and 4-year-olds in which preschoolers learn introductory hip-hop moves to age-appropriate music. READ MORE

Garden City Dance Studio

Garden City
Garden City Dance Studio has been operating since 1980 and offers three different classes for little ones based on age and comfort level. The mommy-and-me is for 20 months to 2.5 years, while the creative movement class is for 2.5- to 3-year-olds working on separation. The little stars program helps 3- and 4-year-olds learn the basics of tap, ballet, and creative movement.    They also have a competition team and offer classes on different styles of dance like lyrical, musical theater, ballet and hip hop.   READ MORE

Tutu School

Commack
Tutu School has plenty of class offerings based on your child’s age and aims to serve all genders. The gentle teaching style helps children gain confidence while learning the foundations of ballet. There are two mommy-and-me classes, one for toddlers 18 to 24 months, and another for 2- to 3-year-olds, both requiring parent participation. Kids aged 3+ can enroll in a class without parent participation. READ MORE

Little Barn Dance and Musical Theatre Co.

Bridgehampton and Water Mill
Have a Broadway star on your hands? Let them shine at Little Barn Dance and Musical Theatre, which offers classes from toddlers-12 years. Babies and young toddlers can enjoy the mommy-and-me class, which is led by a pianist or guitarist, while preschoolers can take part in the Musical Theatre Beginnings class, which focuses on tap, ballet, singing, and acting. READ MORE

Music Classes for Toddlers and Preschoolers on Long Island

Bach 2 Rock Port Washington

Port Washington
Bach to Rock offers traditional vocal and instrument lessons as well as a battle of the bands. Preschoolers can take a private class or a group class. The Rock City class caters to kids ages 3-5 and teaches concepts such as loud and soft and fast and slow. Bach to Rock also offers camps and birthday parties.   READ MORE

Music Together

Garden City, Bellmore, Oyster Bay, Huntington and West Islip
Infants to preschoolers can get in on the musical fun. In addition to weekly classes, which typically run in 10-12 week sessions, you get the music together app, illustrated book /cd or download, and unlimited make-up sessions. Siblings are half-off, and siblings under 12 months at the start of the session are free. Ages typically run from infants to 5 years. READ MORE
Toddlers can get artistic at a Mini Monet class. Photo courtesy of Mini Monet
Toddlers can get artistic at a Mini Monet class. Photo courtesy of Mini Monet

Art Classes for Toddlers and Preschoolers on Long Island

Not Just Art, Inc.

Oyster Bay
This studio has art and science enrichment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children. The Oyster Bay business offers classes, school vacation programs, summer classes and camps, parties, play dates, scout troops, and a creative toy store. READ MORE

Mini Monet Art Studio

Sayville
Mini Monet offers drawing, painting, sculpting or printmaking classes, as well as birthday parties and family paint nights, using a step-by-step method. From toddlers to teens and in between, Mini Monet caters to various age groups. ​ READ MORE

Key to My Art

Amityville
Key to My Art is run by a licensed art teacher and art therapist. Children explore the world of art through different mediums and classes are divided by age. Children under 3 can join the mommy-and-me art class, while preschoolers and older children have drop-off classes. Classes are run in sessions, but drop-ins are allowed. Key to My Art also offers paint parties for kids and adults.  READ MORE

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About the Author

Gina Massaro
Gina Massaro is a Long Island native who believes in whimsy, fairies, and the idea of never growing up. She’s a mom to 3 young kids and a small zoo, and she has over 8 years of experience and childhood education expertise as a preschool educator. She tries to find time to write and paint between school pickups, diaper changes, and dog walks. For more of her art and writing check out her website: ginamassaro.com.
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