Parent and Child

Pregnancy through Toddler

‘Roots & Shoots’ parent-child circles are for children aged birth to 18 months old, attending once a week with an adult caregiver. Our circles provide a peaceful and connecting experience for both the parent and the child. There are weekly discussions of parenting topics designed to support and inspire your life at home and to deepen your understanding of child development.

Parents find a community of sharing and mutual support. In the toddler class, each week parents are invited to work on a simple handwork project, while the children engage in creative play without set goals, practice social engagement, and learn from daily life experiences in our nurturing environment. Included in the class are a shared snack, lap games, songs and puppet plays.

We offer indoor and outdoor classes. Our outdoor space is an intentionally designed garden offering a safe play space in all weather conditions for toddlers 15m – 2.5 yrs. Our indoors classes are for infants and moving babies 0m-15m.

2024-25 Classes

If you are interested in signing up for the class, please CLICK HERE to submit an Inquiry Form and the Program Director will be in touch.

Please Note: ECE Programs are not eligible for Tuition Assistance Program, with the exception of the 5-Day Kindergarten program.

YOUNGER TODDLER CLASS (Mondays)

  • Mondays 8.45 – 10:45am
  • Outdoor Class (one adult to accompany child)
  • Ages 1 year – 1 year 6 months (by June 1, 2024) birthdates between 1/1/2023 and 5/31/2023

2024: Sep 9 – Dec 16 (no class Oct 14, Nov 25)
$610 (13 classes)

OLDER TODDLER CLASS (Wednesdays)

  • Wednesdays 8.45 – 10.45am
  • Outdoor Class (one adult to accompany child)
  • Ages 1 year 6 months – 1 year 11 months (by June 1, 2024) birthdates between 6/1/2022-12/31/2022)

2024: Sep 11 – Dec 18 (no class Nov 27)
$660 (14 classes)

Winter/Spring 2025 dates and costs

Infant Classes
Age: birth – 6 months (by Jan 1, 2024) birthdates between 7/1/2024-1/1/2025)
Tuesday 1:45pm – 3:15 pm
Indoor Class (one adult to accompany child)
Jan 7 – June 10 (no class Feb 18, Apr 8, 15)
Cost: $775 (19 classes)

Older Baby Classes
Age: 1m – 12m (by June 1, 2024) birthdates between 6/1/2023-6/30/24)
Tuesdays 9.30am – 11 am
Jan 7 – Jun 10 (no class Feb 18, Apr 8, 15)
$810 (20 classes)

Young Toddler Classes
Monday: 8:45am-10:45am
Jan 6 – Jun 9, 2025  (no class Jan 20 Feb 17, Apr 7, 14,21, May 26)
$800 (17 classes)

Older Toddler Classes
Wednesday: 8:45am-10:45am
Jan 8 – Jun 11, 2025 (no class Feb 19, Apr 9, 16)
$890 (19 classes)