Looking for a class or activity for your baby, toddler or preschooler? From baby sensory, kindergym and nature play, to dance, music and school readiness, there’s a huge range of classes for children aged 5 years and under. These classes nurture your child’s development while also provide an opportunity for you to meet other local parents possibly make a few new friends yourself! Check out our guide full of engaging, fun-filled classes specifically aimed at babies, toddlers & preschoolers.
Whether you’re looking for a high-energy activity to channel your toddler’s boundless energy or a quieter, more contemplative class to stimulate their creativity, there’s something for every child. Use our quicklinks guide to find the right class for your little one and get ready to watch your them learn, laugh, and grow!
- BabyRoo (Mosman)
- Footloose Performance Studio (Hornsby)
- Global Art (Chatswood)
- International School of Music (Turramurra)
- Jazz Factory (Gordon)
- Jim Jam Music (Hornsby)
- Joey Jig Music (Crows Nest, Kirribilli, Mosman & Freshwater)
- Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden (St Ives)
- Little Minds In Motion (Crows Nest)
- My Gym Hornsby (Hornsby)
- Onyx Gymnastics (Mosman)
- Terpsichore Dance Company (Turramurra)
- Therapy & Learning Centre (Hornsby & Macquarie Park)
- Tiny Toes Ballet (Chatswood & Crows Nest)
Benefits of classes for babies, toddlers & preschoolers
These classes are about more than just fun activities. They also play an important role in a child’s early development.
Enhancing Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Classes such as art, music, or physical activities like dance and gymnastics help develop fine and gross motor skills. Fine motor skills are gained through activities like holding a paintbrush or using small instruments, while gross motor skills are enhanced through jumping, twirling, and balancing. These skills are foundational for later physical and cognitive tasks.
Social Interaction and Communication
One of the most significant benefits of these classes is the opportunity for your child to engage with their peers. They learn to express themselves, understand others, and build friendships.
Emotional and Behavioural Development
Participating in structured activities helps children develop patience and resilience. They learn to follow instructions, wait their turn, and cope with the challenges of learning something new. These skills are essential for emotional regulation and behaviour management.
Boosting Confidence and Independence
As children master new skills in a group setting, they gain confidence. This sense of achievement and independence is great for their self-esteem. Encouraging them to participate and make decisions in class empowers them to be confident individuals.
These classes are also great for parents. They allow you to watch your little one learn, grow, meet essential milestones, chat with other parents going through similar stages, and form connections.
Baby Sensory
BabyRoo Mosman
Mosman BabyRoo has been running for over 10 years and provides fun, hands-on classes for parents and babies from 8 weeks through crawling. Learn how to engage and grow your baby in the right ways that are doable at home. Recommended and supported by many specialists and allied health professionals, we can help you with your Baby’s transition from tummy time to crawling and beyond.
Gymbaroo offers classes for parents and children to 4 years old. Help them learn to socialise and grow in confidence as well as fine and gross motor ability. Spend quality time with your toddler whilst helping them grow.
- Address: St Lukes’ Church Hall, Heydon St, Mosman. Free 2-hour parking at Bridgepoint Shopping Centre.
- Suited for: 6 weeks – 4 years old
- Fees: $270 for nine classes.
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- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0416 813 421
My Gym (Hornsby)
North Shore Mums offer: Join My Gym Hornsby and receive one extra class for free when you mention North Shore Mums!
MyGym at Westfield Hornsby offers many classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Their Parent Participation Classes (6W-6M, 7-22M, 2yrs–3.25 yrs) include the Little Bundles Sensory Program for babies and movement-based classes for Toddlers and Tots. These classes allow Mum and Dad to have fun and join in as children explore music, dance, and physical activities that support early development.
Their Independent Classes (3.25-4.5, 4.5-10) are designed to build confidence, coordination, and school readiness. Kids enjoy structured games, obstacle courses, and social interaction in a safe, playful and supportive environment.
- Address: Westfield, Shop 3057-59, Level 3, 236 Pacific Highway, Hornsby
- Suited for: 6 weeks – 10 years old
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- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0450 682 526
- Creative Kids & Active Kids vouchers accepted
Nature Play, Art & Craft
Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden (St Ives)
Nature Play significantly improves all aspects of early childhood development – physical, cognitive, social and emotional. Playing outdoors in nature grows resilience, self-confidence, initiative and gross-motor skills.
Their Nature Play programs offer weekly activities specially created for children aged 0 to 5 or 4 to 6. They involve a fun morning of play-based investigation and discovery in nature led by our experienced Environmental Education Rangers. The program runs on selected mornings and is structured with new nature themes each week, designed to develop curious minds.
- Where: 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
- Suited for: 0 – 6 years
- Cost: $20 per child
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- Phone: (02) 9424 0353
- Email: [email protected]
Global Art Chatswood
North Shore Mums offer: Free trial class + 8% discount with code NSART2025, deadline 30 September 2025.
Global Art Chatswood
Global Art Studio offers a full range of creative art classes for North Shore kids. Their courses help kids think, create, and focus. They cover sketching, coloring, shading, and painting.
Kids learn to create their work using various materials, such as oil pastels, coloured pencils, marker pens, and acrylic paint.
- Where: Level 1, 430 Victoria Ave. Chatswood
- Suited for: 5 – 13 years
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- Phone: 0488 042 828
- Email: [email protected]
- Creative Kids Voucher accepted
Global Art Chatswood
Kindergym Classes for babies, toddlers & preschoolers
Onyx Gymnastics (Mosman)
North Shore Mums Offer: Free Trial Class (new customers)
Onyx Gymnastics
Onyx Gymnastics in Mosman on Sydney’s Lower North Shore offers a range of classes for toddlers & preschool children:
- Kindergym – gymnastics classes for little ones to discover and explore the love of climbing, swinging, jumping, balancing etc.
- Moonstones (walking to 2 years): parent participation)
- Sunbeams (2.5 – 4 years) – child only or parent participation)
- Shooting Stars (4.5 – 5.5 years)
Yoga is lots of fun and lighthearted. It introduces yogic ideas around being grounded, balanced, and accepting. They also offer Kangatraining workouts for mums with babies!
- Address: Onyx Gymnastics, 12C & 13A/1110 Middlehead Road, Mosman
- Suited for: 1-5 years
- Fees: Soft Play $12 | 30 min class $20 | 45 min class $25
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- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0451 126 612
- Creative Kids & Active Kids vouchers accepted
Music Classes for babies, toddlers & preschoolers
Joey Jig Music (Crows Nest, Kirribilli, Mosman & Freshwater)
North Shore Mums Offer: Free Trial Class (subject to availability)
Joey Jig Music
Joey Jig Music classes introduce music and movement that little ones can easily understand and enjoy. Classes are run by age and offer a fun but focused early childhood education.
Their weekly themed classes include original songs composed by owner/teacher Alicia to engage and entertain both Mums and Bubs. They are a wonderful bonding time for the baby and the parent or carer.
Their classes introduce babies and toddlers to the classroom as we nurture physical, cognitive, emotional and social growth through music, singing, dancing, playing percussion and sensory props and activities.
- Address: Crows Nest Uniting Church (Wollstonecraft) | The Kirribilli Centre (Kirribilli) | St Luke’s Church Hall (Mosman) | Freshwater Surf Club (Freshwater Beach)
- Suitable for: 3 months – 4 years
- Swing Swing babies (3 months – 1 year)
- Be-Bop (1 – 2 years)
- Jump & Jive (2 – 4 years)
- Fees: $190 for 10-week term | Casual classes are $22 (subject to availability)
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0401 040 525
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Jim Jam Music (Hornsby)
North Shore Mums offer: Enjoy 10% off your first month of classes when you mention North Shore Mums.
Jim Jam Music
Your child will sing, move, bond and grow in Jim Jam Music’s award-winning Kindermusik program. With over 40 years of experience across their expert team of Early Childhood Educators, it’s powerful learning through Musical Play!
Each class takes children on a musical journey. With monthly themes, we explore singing, dancing, lots of instrument play, and so much more!
Research shows that music and play supercharge Brain Development, and Kindermusik is the world leader in music and movement education for young children.
- Address: 11 Coronation Street, Hornsby
- Suited for: 3 months – 6 years old
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- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0419 809 055
- Creative Kids vouchers accepted
International School of Music (Turramurra)
North Shore Mums Offer: Free trial lesson
Join the school trusted by thousands of families for over three decades! At the International School of Music in Turramurra, their engaging and proven group classes lay the perfect foundation for young musicians, starting as early as age 2.
Through structured, fun, and educational programs, which incorporate piano learning from age 4, students gain confidence and skills to transition seamlessly into private lessons for further study in any other instrument or singing.
Be part of this vibrant musical community where every student thrives.
- Address: Level 1, 1319-1321 Pacific Highway, Turramurra
- Suitable for: 2+ years
- Fees: Starting from $20 per class. Creative Kids vouchers accepted
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- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9983 9460 or 0423 872 327
Dance classes for babies, toddlers & preschoolers
Footloose Performance Studios (Hornsby)
Footloose Performance Studios (Hornsby)
At Footloose Performance Studios, the purpose is to create happy and confident kids! Whether a dancer is aiming to master high-level skills or simply has the confidence to step out onto the stage, Footloose provides a safe and inclusive space where every dancer is celebrated and supported every step of the way!
Footloose Performance Studios won the 2024 Local Business Awards for Most Outstanding Performing Arts in the Hornsby Shire and Gold for Excellence in A.
The love, care, and encouragement given to each Footloose student are beautiful! Watching their children’s confidence grow throughout the year and perform on stage is incredible!
- Address: 93 Hunter Street, Hornsby
- Suitable for: Toddlers (1 year)+
- Fees: $19 per class. Creative Kids & Active Kids vouchers accepted
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- Phone: 0434 986 780
- Email: [email protected]
The Jazz Factory (Gordon)
North Shore Mums Offer: Free trial classes are available in all styles.
The Jazz Factory (Gordon)
Conveniently located in Gordon Centre, The Jazz Factory is an official home for the award-winning Ready Set Dance and Ready Set Ballet preschool programs.
They provide a nurturing and fun environment for young children to explore rhythm, movement, and creativity. These programs are specifically designed to spark joy, build confidence, and introduce your little one to the world of dance in a playful, supportive setting.
At The Jazz Factory, every class allows your child to make lifelong memories while developing a love for the performing arts!
- Location: Gordon
- Suitable for: 2 years – Adults
- Fees: Start at $219 per term. Creative Kids & Active Kids vouchers accepted
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- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0412 100 537
Terpsichore Dance Company (Turramurra)
North Shore Mums Offer: Free trial class.
Terpsichore Dance Company in Turramurra offers award-winning babyballet® classes. These classes are so much more than movement and dance steps; they are a place for everyone, and where everyone benefits from something.
- Your baby will be encouraged to reach their potential.
- You can meet and spend time with other grown-ups and new parents!
- Your child will meet new friends and their confidence will grow!
- In addition to dancing, your child will learn to share, wait their turn, and other key life skills.
They offer a parent-baby class for 6-24-month-olds and independent classes for 2-5-year-olds.
- Address: Shop 2, 1311 Pacific Highway, Turramurra
- Suitable for: 6 months – 5 years
- Fees: $25 per class. Creative Kids & Active Kids vouchers accepted
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- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0414 102 295
Tiny Toes Ballet (Chatswood & Crows Nest)
North Shore Mums Offer: Obligation-free trial.
Do you have a little darling who loves to twirl? Are you looking for a fun, magical ballet class? At Tiny Toes Ballet, there is no pressure, no big concert, no inappropriate music or moves, no uniform, no hairstyles or makeup to worry about, just throw on your nearest spinning dress and off you go! You will love how stress-free their kids’ ballet & dance classes are!
They have no set uniform, no makeup and beautiful age-appropriate costumes to wow you and your family with their free-to-watch, gorgeous, end-of-year in-class concerts!
2022 and 2023 Local Business Awards Winner in Performing Arts.
- Address: Chatswood Baptist Church, 70 Albert Avenue | Crows Nest Dance Centre Level 1, 441 Pacific Highway
- Suitable for: 2 – 7 years
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- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9620 9620
- Creative Kids & Active Kids vouchers accepted
School Readiness Programs
Little Minds in Motion (Crows Nest)
Is your child starting Kindergarten in 2026 or 2027? Set them up for a confident and successful start with Little Minds in Motion’s tailored School Readiness Program!
With a maximum of six students per class, offering plenty of one-on-one teaching opportunities, your child will be exposed to engaging and fun activities in:
- Pre-reading & early writing
- Handwriting & letter formation
- Foundational numeracy
- Social & emotional development
- Independence & school routines
- Fine motor & cognitive skills
- Communication & language
All teachers are qualified primary school educators
- Address: 1/77 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest, 2065
- Parking: Take advantage of the nearby free 2-hour car park at Holtermann St Car Park to run errands, grab a coffee, or simply relax while your child attends their class.
- Suited for: 3.5-5.5 years
- Fees: $72 per session. The sessions are conducted term-by-term, aligning with the NSW school term calendar.
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- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0432 260 982
Therapy & Learning Centre (Hornsby & Macquarie Park)
Therapy & Learning Centre
Help your preschooler grow in a fun, supportive environment with TLC pay & move! Therapy & Learning Centre runs playgroups, led by a Paediatric OT and Paediatric Physiotherapist, focusing on motor skills, confidence, social skills and school readiness.
- Structured activities to develop motor and social skills
- Support for children with additional needs
- Connect with other families
Run by qualified occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
- Address: Suite 9 / 49 Palmerston Road, Hornsby | Suite 2.03, Level 2 / 13-15 Lyonpark Road, Macquarie Park
- Suited for: 3.5-5.5 years
- Fees: $130 per session. Rebates available or NDIS funding accepted
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- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9476 0766
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