Toddler Activities as Alternative to Pre-School (Mineola Area) (Hempstead, Garden City: gym, shop)

[jishaoshuren]

I'm new to the area and looking for programs or activities that a 3 y/o child can participate in independent of pre-school.

We're aware of local library programs, swimming lessons, Abrakadoodle and Hot Shots Gym, which are all wonderful.

Any other suggestions around Mineola?

Thanks!

[twingles]

Long Island Children's Museum.

I spent a lot of time at the park when my kids were in pre-school.

[daisyLI]

Originally Posted by jishaoshuren

I'm new to the area and looking for programs or activities that a 3 y/o child can participate in independent of pre-school.

We're aware of local library programs, swimming lessons, Abrakadoodle and Hot Shots Gym, which are all wonderful.

Any other suggestions around Mineola?

Thanks!

How about a music class? Not Just Art holds a music together class at the Garden City Community Church; Music for Aardvarks holds classes in Westbury and Roslyn; and there is a Gymboree which has music, art, and Gym at the source mall. In Manhasset there is KinderMusik at the Music Institue of Long Island.

On Jericho Turnpike is a place called Thinker Tots which has toddler classes. There is also Learn and Grow at Progressive Gymnastics East that has a bunch of interesting classes.

Also, you can start on a second language at the Language workshop for Children in Manhasset.

And try soccer tots long island for a variety of indoor sports geared for toddlers (soccer, basketball. Lacrosse, and baseball) the closest to you is probably Island Garden in West Hempstead.

[daisyLI]

Oh and Hofstra has classes for children and parents in Saturday mornings mostly early literacy for 3 year olds but they get more interesting for older kids.

[daisyLI]

One more: sporttime Roslyn has QuickStart tennis for 3 year olds.

[jishaoshuren]

Very helpful! Thank you!