earlychildhood

Childcare Room Rental

Available 7 Days a Week from 1-9 pm

Looking for a fun and engaging space for your children to play with friends? The Childcare Room is available to rent for your own private playdates.

Contact Rachel at rachelt@mywch.org for more information and availability.

Meet Your Music Instructors!

Celeste Cifala Roy

Celeste is an early childhood movement, music, and yoga teacher at the Community House, and has taught throughout the North Shore for over 35 years. She has worked with the Old Town School of Folk Music, National-Louis University and Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest. Celeste’s interactive Everybody Move Inc. classes cultivate play, imagination and fun!

Daniel Rosa, “Teacher Dan”

A graduate of Loyola Academy, Dan is a talented multi-instrumentalist and popular teacher of piano, violin, guitar, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, percussion, and voice at the Community House. Dan is the founder of Music ‘n’ Me and Top Note Music Academy. A firm believer that music should be fun, Dan enjoys sharing his love of music with his students. He is a graduate of USC with a

BABY-TOT MUSIC

Music ‘n’ Me

Sing, dance and move while listening to live music! Teacher Dan shares the gift of music with you and your child while performing on a variety of different instruments. Students have the opportunity to interact with each instrument while enjoying a variety of popular songs, fingerplays, and movement activities. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Instructor: Dan Rosa

Age

Looking for a more Music ‘n’ Me?

Join Music ‘n’ Me Maestros!

ge 3.5-6

This NEW, small-sized class is a follow-up to the popular Music ‘n‘ Me program. Students will learn music theory that can be applied to every instrument! The interactive, hands-on, multi-instrumental lessons will feature a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, and guitar. This 30-minute class is designed as drop-off program.

To set up a day and time contact Dan Rosa at: DanielGRosa@me.com or (310) 722-2112

Everybody Move Inc.

This class offers a playful and enriching time for you and your child to sing and dance! The beginning of the class provides free-play and gathering time to allow for socialization and interaction. The structured part of the class explores gross motor, fine motor, language development, and musical listening skills. This class is the perfect balance between child-centered instruction and supported imaginative play. We explore music through stories, puppets, balls, hoops, scarves, rhythm instruments, drums, and more! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Instructor: Celeste Cifala Roy

M: $276 / NM: $360

Age 6-12 months

17143 Th 10:30-11:30 am 9/14-12/14

Age 12-24 months

17141 W 10:30-11:30 am 9/13-12/13

17142 Th 9:15-10:15 am 9/14-12/14

Age 2-3

17140 W 9:15-10:15 am 9/13-12/13

17144 F 9:15-10:15 am 9/15-12/15

NO CLASS: 11/1, 11/2, 11/22, 11/23

JUST FOR FUN!

Tiny Bits

Moms and tots, come play and learn as we see how much fun it is to be a toddler! We will have lots of exploring time plus an art project and ending the day with a story. An adult must accompany each child. No siblings are allowed. Please register your child; the accompanying adult is included.

Instructors: Ola Muszynki and Elyse Ferdinand

Age 1-2

M: $264 / NM: $319

ABC’s & 123’s

Each class is centered on a different number and letter which are reinforced through puppets, songs, games and stories.

Instructor: Ola Muszynki

Age 2-4

M: $208 / NM: $272

17206 F 9:30-11 am 9/8-10/27

M: $130 / NM: $170

17215 F 9:30-11 am 11/10-12/15

Extraordinary Kids Adventures

This class explores life and the animal world around us in a special way, emphasizing “the why” and how curiosity and kindness of people make our world a better place through art, science and STEM. New topics each session!

Instructor: Extraordinary Kids Adventures

Age 4-6

M: $420 / NM: $546

17137 Tu 4 -5:30 pm 9/12-12/19

NO CLASS: 10/31

Great Artists & Me

Special Events!

Mother & Daughter Tea

A tradition at the Community House! Enjoy a special afternoon with your daughter as you sip three different teas and learn about tea history and traditions from Great Britain, South Africa and Australia. Play games as you learn a little about tea etiquette. You’ll enjoy delicious treats and tea served in lovely china tea cups. Fee is per person.

Instructor: Confidence With Etiquette

3 & Up with Parent/Adult

Little Bits

Little Bits is a class designed for ages 2-3 to have fun and make new friends while engaging in art, music, free play and story time. Each week will be centered around a new theme. Children will be taught social skills such as sharing, caring and cooperation. Unfortunately, staff cannot change diapers. Register for one or both days! This is a drop off class.

Instructors: Ola Muszynki and Elyse Ferdinand

Age 2-3

M:

Join us as we take an educational adventure emphasizing fun and creativity as students make art using different techniques and materials. We will explore famous artists, and find out what made their works masterpieces!

Instructor: Extraordinary Kids Adventures

Age 4-7

M: $390 / NM: $507

17138 W 4 -5:30 pm 9/13-12/20

17139 T h 4 -5:30 pm 9/14-12/21

M: $46 / NM: $59

17196 Su 2:30-4 pm 11/19

Ladies Holiday Tea NEW!

Enjoy a special time with friends as you sip three different teas, play games, and learn about tea etiquette, history and traditions! You’ll enjoy delicious treats and tea served in lovely china tea cups. Fee is per person.

Instructor: Confidence With Etiquette

3 & Up with Parent/Adult

M: $46 / NM: $59

17197 Su 2:30-4 pm 12/17