History
We've been at it for over 40 years! Gymboree's story began in 1976 when Joan Barnes, a mother from Marin County, California, tried to find a safe, fun place featuring age-appropriate activities for parents and young children to play together. Unable to do so, she did what any innovative, entrepreneurial mom would; she started her own program! We've been proudly inspiring parents and children ever since, and most recently Gymboree Play & Music has once again become our own standalone company, separate from Gymboree clothing. Back to our roots, so to speak, and looking ahead to a bright future! Our proprietary equipment was designed by Jay Beckwith, a nationally respected playground designer with more than 30 years of experience, who created every structure with the needs of children in mind. Our play environments are designed to deliver the high-quality standard parents expect for their children.
Specialties
We love Yelpers! Want to try us out? Schedule a free class today! Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-5 years old for over 40 years. Today there are over 700 locations in 40+ countries, making us the global leader in early childhood development programs. 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. Our class curriculum is developed by our experienced child development program directors and incorporate a balanced whole-child approach with activities to support what your child is mastering right now and what he or she will aspire to later. Classes are designed in 6-month increments to continue to meet a child's growing interests and abilities. We provide an environment where children are free to move, play and explore safely. Our play environments are designed to deliver the high-quality standard parents expect for their children. When you become a member, you'll not only enjoy our classes each week, but you can also attend all four of our PlayGyms every week, be a part of a community of like-minded moms and dads -- and so much more! We are the original Mommy and Me learning and development program.