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Gymboree Play & Music

Gymboree Play & Music

Education Administration Programs

San Mateo, California 3,271 followers

Building Confident Learners Through Purposeful Play

About us

Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-5 for over 45 years. Designed by experts in both education and in play, our age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. Our programs are also recognized for their unique approach to parent involvement—which encourages participation in and understanding of each child’s development.

Industry
Education Administration Programs
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1976
Specialties
Children's Classes, Bubbles, Preschool Classes, Music Classes, Art Classes, Education Classes, Play & Learn Classes, Infant Classes, Birthday Parties, Toddler Classes , Special Events, Business Opportunity, Franchise Sales, and Pre-K Classes

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  • Thank you Zero to Three!

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    If you or someone you know with young children has been affected by the wildfires in Southern California, our partners at Help Me Grow National have deployed care coordinators to connect you in real-time with support and services, including food, shelter, health and mental health care, diapers and more.

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  • Nine years ago, Shannon Lazaris was a stay-at-home mom who needed to find a place for her and her little one to interact with other families in the same stage of their lives. Gymboree Play & Music was the obvious answer! As if by design, the location she was attending was put up for sale a few weeks after she joined.  Shannon immediately recognized the business potential, but also how vital the programs and community were for young families in her area, saying "I always try to remember how hard it was after becoming a mom to find yourself again and I love helping new moms find their tribe, somewhere they belong, and to feel comfortable." She goes on to say "There is no way anyone can be unhappy in the presence of giggling, playing toddlers. Learning through play is vital in early childhood and it is so important for parents to be present and disconnect from the outside world for their child." In addition to running her Gymboree Play & Music location, Shannon is an advocate for children with special needs. She founded the Buddy Soccer League in her home city, and enlists volunteers to help special needs children play soccer in a non-competitive environment. "Gymboree Play & Music is something you don’t know you need until you have little ones of your own. Then you realize the importance of it. I try to reiterate that every day in my site."  Find a location near you.

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  • It's no secret that a baby's brain develops at an astonishing rate during the first few years of life. The most pivotal time for brain development is between birth and three, and 90% of brain development happens by age five! Brain development (and cognitive and social-emotional development) is supported by building strong attachments, or bonding, with a primary caregiver. A good initial bond is a big contributor to a child growing up to become happy, resilient and independent as an adult. That's why having a loving, trusted adult participate in our classes - whether a parent, grandparent, auntie or uncle, or beloved caregiver who is like a member of the family - has been a cornerstone of our programs for over 45 years. We understand how important it is to have that extra confidence boost that is provided by having the support and encouragement of someone the little one has bonded with. Join our extended family now, and see how much fun you and your little one can have while playing and learning together.

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  • At Gymboree Play & Music, our classes connect and create powerful positive expereinces. Try a class today! https://lnkd.in/deVyMKpY

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    Did you know that babies are born with billions of neurons just waiting to connect? And those connections are powered by the positive experiences we help create. Think of every giggle, babble and peekaboo as brain fuel, sparking those neurons to grow strong and bright! We all play a part in building better brains. Whether you're an educator, clinician, or advocate, the Growing Brain webinar series gives you the tools to help babies and toddlers flourish. Ready to start growing connections? Learn more at https://bit.ly/3x9y9XW

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