The 14th Street Y is a Jewish Community Center, but it welcomes members of all faiths. It offers scores of classes, programs, resources, and services - including babysitting for members.

Classes for kids include for kids include art, dance, cooking, martial arts, basketball, tennis, tumbling & gymnastics, kindermusik, ballet, and swimming (ages six months and up).

Birthday parties with a swimming component can be held here, too. Contact 212.780.0800, ext. 252 for details and booking.

There are playgroups for young children and their parents, infant massage classes, Mommy and Me classes, messy play classes, and even Japanese toddler and preschool classes that give kids an early start in learning a new language.

The Afterschool Program provides care for kids ages four to 12 on weekdays from 3pm-6pm. Regularly scheduled activities include swimming, basketball, cooperative games, and art & music. Other activities include snack, homework assistance, and outdoor play. The Afterschool calendar corresponds to that of the Public Schools, but does not meet when schools are open on Jewish Holidays. On school half-days and holidays, extended hours are available.

The 14th Street Y offers a pick-up program from PS 40, PS 19, Immaculate Conception, Children's Workshop, the Earth School, Neighborhood School, Simon Baruch, and the East Village Community School. NEST and PS 110 require an additional transportation fee. Pickup from other neighborhood schools can be arranged with a minimum of three students. Call ext. 258 for details.

The Gani Preschool offers modern, fully equipped classrooms designed to meet the needs of children ages two to five. The large recreation room and rooftop playground give little ones ample opportunity to practice gross motor skills (and play)! Call extension 238 or 266 for details.

Parenting workshops give adults a chance to meet other parents and discuss issues in a friendly community setting.

Summer camps include:

Mini-Camp, for kids ages 17 months to 3.5 years; younger children splash and play in the sprinklers on the rooftop playground and engage in art and music activities. A parent or caregiver must accompany the child at all times. Call extension 240 for details or to register.

On Our Way, for kids ages 2.5 to 3.5 years; a twice-a-week summer program for children who have completed a separated program. Adults and children get together for a half-hour on the rooftop playground for some outdoor fun and water play, then class continues for two hours without adults. Call extension 240 for details or to register.

The New Town Day Camp, for kids ages 3.6 to six years, provides indoor and outdoor play, field trips within the city, art, drama, music, and more. Registration for new families begins in January. Call extension 241 for details or to register.

The New Country Day Camp, for kids ages five to 11, takes kids to the 75-acre Henry Kaufman campgrounds on Staten Island, set with swimming pools, hiking trails, and open meadows. Call extension 248 for details or to register.

Japanese NikoNiko Summer Day Camp, for kids ages three to seven years, emphasizes Japanese conversation and written skills for older children; younger children are exposed to Japanese through songs and play. Call extension 243 for details or to register.

When public schools are closed, Holiday Camp is offered.

74th St MAGIC (Music Art Gymnastic Instruction
Center) offers classes for kids in music, art, and
gymnastics (as the name suggests), but it also offers
instruction in cooking, science, karate, Spanish, and the
performing arts.

MAGIC shares its modern facility with the Epiphany Community Nursery School. It boasts two spacious, well-equipped gyms (with an in-ground trampoline), plus a kitchen, classrooms, rooftop playground, and airy party room.

Classes for infants through 3 years (with adult) range from tumbling and pre-gymnastics to art, movement,
cooking, science, music/art/story time. Almost Preschool classes introduce a child to a preschool environment without separation.

In addition, MAGIC offers two alternative preschool
programs which provide opportunities for children to
experience a preschool environment with gradual separation (if necessary).

Drop-off classes for kids ages three to six years include gymnastics, karate, art, music, cooking, science, performing arts, and Spanish.

Afterschool classes for kids ages six to 14 years include gymnastics, a trampoline fitness class, karate,
cooking, crafts (which includes digital photography,
tie-dye, scrapbooking, and more), drama, and theater
dance.

MAGIC offers 17-week semesters in the Fall and
Winter/Spring, although it accepts registrations
throughout the semester (provided there is room). This
is particularly convenient for parents who could not
register earlier or aren't sure of their child's
schedule or after-school limits until the semester is
underway.

MAGIC also offers two-week mini-sessions during the Summer, which is a great way to sample a class or
customize a schedule that works with the family
vacation plans.

MAGIC's Summer Days Camp for kids ages two-and-a-hald to six years also runs in convenient two-week sessions from early-June through late-August.

And birthday party options include gymnastics,
arts & crafts, music & movement, cooking, or a popular mini-preschool party. MAGIC can customize a birthday party (or other special occasion) to meet a child's specific interests and a parent's specific needs.

Created by two sets of New York City parents, apple seeds is a 15,000-square-foot deluxe indoor play space for families with children, newborn to age five. The NYC-themed interactive playground (exclusive to members) was conceived by children's museum designers and has nine interactive stations.

Classes include Ooohhh Aaahhh Iiiccckkk Science; My Chelsea Art Opening; Build It! Break It! Fix It!; COOKing Monsters; Almost Yoga; Little Maestros; Music Together; Super Soccer Stars; ballet; tap; language classes (Spanish and Mandarin; a separation program for two-year-olds called apple seedlings, and more. In addition to kids classes, seminars and social programs for moms and dads are available. Reading material and free wireless internet access are also offered to parents while kids learn or play.

Birthday party themes include 1st Birthday Bash;
Welcome to the Jungle; Homemade Band; Game On; Princesses and Pirates Costume Party; COOKing monsters; and Ooohhh Aaahhh Iiiccckkk Science. Another option is to
rent out the entire playground for an after-hours extravaganza. Party prices begin at $890. Email birthdays@appleseedsnyc.com or phone apple seeds to schedule.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Day Camp for Little Kids in New York City, Camp apple seeds is a summer program designed for children ages three to five (children must be potty trained before attending camp). Campers participate in art, gym, yoga, music, science, and cooking. Camp runs weekdays from 9:30am-12:30pm.

The apple seeds hair salon is led by stylist Carole Kimberg, a longtime favorite of little New Yorkers. The salon is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 5pm; cuts cost $28 for non-members; $25.20 for members.

The apple seeds boutique carries clothing, toys, books, and playful artwork designed to brighten a little one's nursery.

A cafe provides snacks, healthy food choices, and beverages to consume on site or on the go. And it never runs out of - clean - highchairs.

Events are held throughout the year, including book readings and author events in the bookstore. After hours shopping events and sample sales are held in the newly expanded boutique.

BabyYums offers a series of cooking classes to help guide new parents orchestrate a child's first taste of solids, or develop a repertoire of finger foods.

The classes cover everything from what foods to introduce when to the nutritional value of foods and how to prepare a balanced meal plan. Easy, time-saving, baby food recipes are included.

Private classes can be held in your home if you gather a minimum of four participants.

Confectionary classes for kids (with parents in tow) are offered on the first Saturday of each month at Graffiti Restaurant with Pastry Chef Jehangir Mehta.

Children learn how to make cookies, candies, chocolate... and even how to wrap them up in pretty packaging with a card included.

Birthday class is a great way to celebrate that special day. Kids learn how to make pizzas and desserts, and get to eat their own creations. The cost is $50-$60 per child. Call for more details.

Creative Cooks offers young chefs an opportunity to explore their culinary interests freely, while learning about kitchen basics such as kitchen safety, proper food handling, cutting techniques, and food preparation.

Cooking class options include a Mommy and Me class (for little ones ages two to four and an accompanying adult), a drop-off class for preschoolers, and plenty of opportunities for older kids to roll up their sleeves and commune with recipes.

Birthday parties can be hosted at the center; party goers prepare and eat their main meal, then participate in a dessert-related activity (options range from a chocolate fountain to popcorn sculptures, cake decorating, cookie decorating, a sundae bar, or a pi-ata or a planting craft.

Florence Martin, a passionate French chef and "Health & Cooking" teacher at the Lycée Francais of New York, offers private confectionary cooking classes for kids, in their home kitchens.

Children can choose to take the classes individually or with friends. Classes run for two hours, including the preparation of a three course menu, to share with the family or friends, specifically designed for children (age appropriate), allowing them to learn basic techniques while enjoying cooking.

Cuisine a la French also offers cooking birthday parties for kids. Parties of up to 12 guests begin at $600 (groceries are additional) and include a recipe and games booklet.

Cupcake Kids! offers cooking events just for kids, designed to teach the fundamentals of cooking in a safe, hands-on, and creative environment. Chefs-in-training learn to measure, sift, mix, whip, knead, zest, decorate, and more - improving their math, science, reading, and social skills along the way! All cooking is done with fresh ingredients and seasonal produce (when available) and safe kitchen practices are discussed.

Classes, birthday parties, and other special occasion events are held downtown in Greenwich Village at P*ong Restaurant or at your location. Contact Cupcake Kids! for further information.

Discovery offers a wide range of innovative and nurturing classes for infants and moms, toddlers, and preschoolers, including Mommy/Baby Parenting, Baby Massage & Music, Yoga, Gymnastics, Open Gym Playtime, Art, Music, Dance, Science, On My Own for 2s, and the Now We Are 3s Club.

Discovery also offers dance programs, musical theater, art, cooking, guitar, and Taekwondo classes.

Discovery's large, fully equipped gymnasium hosts Recreational Gymnastics classes (ages three to 14) and USGA Jr Olympic Competitive Teams for Levels 4-7.

Birthday parties can be held in Discovery's space on Friday afternoons and Sundays. Themes to choose from include Taekwondo, Art, Science, Theater, Pre-Ballet, and Gymnastics.

El Pequeno Artista, a bilingual arts center for children, offers art and music classes for children between the ages of five months and eight years. Workshops at El Pequeno can help Spanish-speaking families keep alive their native traditions and language for their children, while also encouraging English-speaking parents to provide their children with an opportunity to learn Spanish as a second language in an immersion environment.

An innovative selection of classes include art, modern dance, salsa, ballet, music, puppetry, and cooking.

Summer Camp en Espanol is offered in August for children ages four to seven.

Birthday parties can be organized around any of the workshop themes.

Get Fresh offers ready-to-cook meals made with healthy, sustainable, and seasonal farm-fresh ingredients.
The menu includes soups, salads, meat, fish, vegetarian dishes, and desserts. Meals can be purchased fresh or frozen.

Breakfast is served into the afternoon, and the menu includes fluffy pancakes, seasonal fruit, eggs, yogurt and more.

Get Fresh also stocks a selection gourmet staples like extra virgin olive oil as well as locally-produced juices and sodas; pickles, ice creams, sorbets, and more.

Shoppers can visit the store in Park Slope, or place orders online for pick-up or delivery. Get Fresh offers free delivery to Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens with a minimum order of $20; delivery to Prospect Heights and Brooklyn Heights costs $5. Delivery to Manhattan is available on weekend mornings only; the fee is $30.

Store events include Delectables for Ducklings, a series of cooking classes for kids and their caregivers.

Birthday parties are also an option here. Get Fresh offers cooking class parties during which guests make and decorate cupcakes or create healthy pizzas. Prices begin at $250 for a basic package for eight kids, with additional fees for an all-inclusive event.

All kinds of classes are available at Gymtime, Rhythm & Glues, mostly for the smaller set, ages six months to four years.

Classes for children ages 18 months to three years include Music, Art, & Creativity, which marries songs, movement games, puppets, storytelling, and instruments; Music/Gym Combo; Cross Trainers; Art; and Music.

Two- to three-year-olds can experience Musical Chefs Combo, combining the magic of cooking and music; Music/Gym Combo; Chef/Gym Combo; Music, Art, & Creativity; Preschool Alternative (a two hour session of preschool activities); French, Italian or Spanish; Cross Trainers; Music; Art; and Gym.

Kids three and up have options that include Tae Kwon Do, Gymnastics (five and up); Sports Combo (Tennis, Basketball, Soccer and Hockey for kids three to six); Language instruction in French, Italian or Spanish (ages two to six), and more.

Even babies can get in on the action, with Gym time starting at six months; Spanish at age one; art; and music (both beginning at one year).

Sessions run roughly five months.

Birthday parties include several choices:

Gym Time features an hour in the wonderful state-of-the-art equipped gym, followed by a half hour of refreshments in party room: $600 for first 10 guests; $20 each additional participating guest up to 25 guests. $30 each additional guest,up to 30 guests maximum. Two-hour parties are offered with rates beginning at $775.

Parties are held on Fridays at 3:45pm & 5pm; Saturdays 1:30, 2:45 & 4pm; or Sundays at 10am, 11:15am, 12:30pm,
1:45pm, 3pm & 4:15pm

A $300 non-refundable deposit is required when booking. The host provides all paper goods and refreshments. Helium balloons are available at a cost of $1/balloon.

Rhythm & Glues also runs Summer Breeze Daycamp. Call for more information.

Home Cooking New York provides kids with private cooking classes in their own home kitchens; children can choose to take the classes individually or with a friend (or Mom or Dad).

Classes run for two hours, during which students prepare a full meal to share with the family. Classes may be scheduled after school Monday through Friday; the cost for two students (of any age) is $250, plus groceries. Home Cooking New York is available to children in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Birthday party cooking classes are also an option. Call for details or to schedule.

Home Cooking New York provides kids with private cooking classes in their own home kitchens; children can choose to take the classes individually or with a friend (or Mom or Dad).

Classes run for two hours, during which students prepare a full meal to share with the family. Classes may be scheduled after school Monday through Friday; the cost for two students (of any age) is $250, plus groceries. Home Cooking New York is available to children in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Birthday party cooking classes are also an option. Call for details or to schedule.

HugoChef offers private cooking classes in your own kitchen, with instruction by a professional French chef.

Special classes for kids include the preparation of a three course menu specifically designed for children, allowing them to learn basic techniques while enjoying cooking.

Think of it this way: you're not so much abdicating a parental role as you are giving the kids a crucial life skill. And if it gets you out of the kitchen once in a while, all the better.

We're talking, of course, about cooking classes, and the Institute of Culinary Education is a great place to start. Originally known as Peter Kump's New York Cooking School, ICE started up on Manhattan's Upper East Side in 1975.

Most classes are hands-on courses consisting of one to five sessions, with course prices that range from $95 to $110 per session. While ICE primarily caters to adults, it does offer classes for kids, both solo and with parent accompaniment, on a regular basis.

Kids' Cooking Parties include a specially-designed hands-on class; a sit-down meal where kids eat what they cook; aprons to wear for the party; paper chef hats to decorate and bring home; and a cake or cupcakes for the kids to decorate. Parties can accomodate up to 30 kids, with a price tag of $2,700 for up to 20 children; $60 per additional child. A 20% service charge is also added. Contact 212.847.0707.

The JCC's 137,000 foot state-of-the-art building houses a nursery school, auditorium, pool, gym, rooftop playground, fitness center, gift shop, cafe, contemplative space, plus senior, adult, and teen centers that offer a wide variety of programs such as arts & crafts, photography, cooking, day camp, afterschool, and more. Truly a building for the entire community.

Sports leagues for kids and adults, parenting seminars and classes, Operation Chicken Soup, a teen-led program to deliver hot kosher food to the elderly and infirm, and many other programs are highly recommended.

Swimming lessons begin for children at the age of six months, accompanied by parent or caregiver.

Family swim times are available throughout the week. Call or visit the JCC's website for hours, as they vary.

Tweens use the Center as a place to meet up with friends and experiment with cutting edge programs in a relaxed and safe environment.

Teens can check out theater, cooking, arts, CPR, self-defense, and writing classes. The Teen Lounge offers a safe haven where older kids can relax, study, or hang out with friends.

Vacation and Summer Camps, for children ages three to ten, offer basketball, painting, drama, cooking, gymnastics, soccer, crafts, movement, games, floor hockey, dance, science, and more. Call 646.505.4430 for more info.

The Parenting Resource Center offers classes in everything from breastfeeding to allergies to child-raising strategies and cooking classes.

Three separate membership packages are available; call or visit the JCC's website for details

Josie's takes healthy cooking to the next level, serving up certified free-range meats, poultry, and eggs; certified organic grains, beans, flour, and seasonal produce; and dairy-free appetizers, entrees and pastas. Even the water used for drinking, cooking, and ice-making is multi-filtered to remove impurities.

While there's no kids' menu, little ones sure can eat healthy, with options like vegetarian dishes, roast chicken, and organic hamburger.

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30am-4pm.

Josie's also frequently hosts cooking classes for children.

Kidfresh, conceived as a convenient solution for busy parents, is a retail store that features freshly prepared all-natural, age-specific meals and snacks. Teddy bear-shaped roasted turkey and cheese sandwiches, mini whole wheat bagels with strawberry cream cheese, and piggy tail pasta with turkey meatballs are on the menu.

Little ones can place their own orders at the smoothie and sandwich bar - they can customize a sandwich by picking their favorite shape, select from an array of colorful, organic fruits to blend into a smoothie, or even color their own cupcakes!

Kidfresh also offers cooking classes for children ages three through 10. The cost is $300 for eight classes; $40 for drop-ins. School vacation mini- camp is also offered. Visit the website or call for class schedule and enrollment information.

Natural and organic catering for parties and special events is available all year long.

Kidfresh, conceived as a convenient solution for busy parents, is a retail store that features freshly prepared all-natural, age-specific meals and snacks. Teddy bear-shaped roasted turkey and cheese sandwiches, mini whole wheat bagels with strawberry cream cheese, and piggy tail pasta with turkey meatballs are on the menu.

Little ones can place their own orders at the smoothie and sandwich bar - they can customize a sandwich by picking their favorite shape, select from an array of colorful, organic fruits to blend into a smoothie, or even color their own cupcakes!

Kidfresh also offers cooking classes for children ages three through 10. The cost is $300 for eight classes; $40 for drop-ins. School vacation mini- camp is also offered. Visit the website or call for class schedule and enrollment information.

Natural and organic catering for parties and special events is available all year long.

Kids Cook! offers a hands-on cooking experience especially designed for children. Kids learn how to measure, mix, grate, peel, cut, and whip; how to knead dough for bread, and how to roll it for pastries and pasta. All cooking is done with fresh, natural ingredients and seasonal produce.

Fall, winter, and spring sessions are available during the school year, and special seminars are offered in summer. Afterschool classes meet once a week for eight weeks. Kids receive take-home portions and recipes for all dishes prepared in class.

Classes are limited to eight children, with two adult instructors.

Kids Cook! also offers customized cooking parties. The price is $500 for up to 10 kids.

Kids Cook! offers a hands-on cooking experience especially designed for children. Kids learn how to measure, mix, grate, peel, cut, and whip; how to knead dough for bread, and how to roll it for pastries and pasta. All cooking is done with fresh, natural ingredients and seasonal produce.

Fall, winter, and spring sessions are available during the school year, and special seminars are offered in summer. Afterschool classes meet once a week for eight weeks. Kids receive take-home portions and recipes for all dishes prepared in class.

Classes are limited to eight children, with two adult instructors.

Kids Cook! also offers customized cooking parties. The price is $500 for up to 10 kids.

At last, a place where families with small children can go for classes, shopping, haircuts, and more - all under one roof!

Families with little ones (up to age five) can take advantage of a wide array of class offerings, shop for fabulous finds in boutique, get a quick haircut (moms can get a manicure while kids are in class, too!),
have lunch with friends at the Kidville café, and then set the kids loose to run around in the indoor playground.

Kidville University offers a play-based curriculum for toddlers. The program runs two days a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday) for two hours per class with a third-day option on Fridays.

Camp Kidville provides a summer camp experience for kids ages 18 months to five years, in increments of two-week, eight-week, 12-week, and 16-week sessions. Week-long specialty camps (Fairy Princess Camp or Superhero Training Camp) are offered for kids ages three to five.

The Kidville Boutique offers a great selection of fashionable clothes for babies and toddlers, toys, books and the best baby gear in town.

The Kidville café, at the East Side location, offers yummy, healthy fare for kids and grown-ups. Mom can order lunch for the family at the counter then get situated with Junior while food is delivered to the table - no awkward tray and baby juggling required.

On the West Side, the all-season rooftop playground offers supervised playtimes most weekday mornings and afternoons, and Saturday mornings. Check the website or call for the current schedule.

Birthday party packages come in all sorts of themes, including gym parties, art parties, music parties, soccer, science, drama, cooking, ballet, beauty/grooming and more. Call 212.772.8435, ext. 119, for information about East Side parties; 212.362.7792, ext. 34, for info about the West Side's party options.

Kidville silver membership is free with enrollment in one class. See the website for details.

Kidville also operates Kidville Annex locations in Tribeca and Park Slope, Brooklyn, offering select classes and services, as well as the full line of Kidville birthday parties.

At last, a place where families with small children can go for classes, shopping, haircuts, and more - all under one roof!

Families with little ones (up to age five) can take advantage of a wide array of class offerings, shop for fabulous finds in boutique, get a quick haircut (moms can get a manicure while kids are in class, too!),
have lunch with friends at the Kidville café, and then set the kids loose to run around in the indoor playground.

Kidville University offers a play-based curriculum for toddlers. The program runs two days a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday) for two hours per class with a third-day option on Fridays.

Camp Kidville provides a summer camp experience for kids ages 18 months to five years, in increments of two-week, eight-week, 12-week, and 16-week sessions. Week-long specialty camps (Fairy Princess Camp or Superhero Training Camp) are offered for kids ages three to five.

The Kidville Boutique offers a great selection of fashionable clothes for babies and toddlers, toys, books and the best baby gear in town.

The Kidville café, at the East Side location, offers yummy, healthy fare for kids and grown-ups. Mom can order lunch for the family at the counter then get situated with Junior while food is delivered to the table - no awkward tray and baby juggling required.

On the West Side, the all-season rooftop playground offers supervised playtimes most weekday mornings and afternoons, and Saturday mornings. Check the website or call for the current schedule.

Birthday party packages come in all sorts of themes, including gym parties, art parties, music parties, soccer, science, drama, cooking, ballet, beauty/grooming and more. Call 212.772.8435, ext. 119, for information about East Side parties; 212.362.7792, ext. 34, for info about the West Side's party options.

Kidville silver membership is free with enrollment in one class. See the website for details.

Kidville also operates Kidville Annex locations in Tribeca and Park Slope, Brooklyn, offering select classes and services, as well as the full line of Kidville birthday parties.

At last, a place where families with small children can go for classes, shopping, haircuts, and more - all under one roof!

Families with little ones (up to age five) can take advantage of a wide array of class offerings, shop for fabulous finds in boutique, get a quick haircut (moms can get a manicure while kids are in class, too!),
have lunch with friends at the Kidville café, and then set the kids loose to run around in the indoor playground.

Kidville University offers a play-based curriculum for toddlers. The program runs two days a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday) for two hours per class with a third-day option on Fridays.

Camp Kidville provides a summer camp experience for kids ages 18 months to five years, in increments of two-week, eight-week, 12-week, and 16-week sessions. Week-long specialty camps (Fairy Princess Camp or Superhero Training Camp) are offered for kids ages three to five.

The Kidville Boutique offers a great selection of fashionable clothes for babies and toddlers, toys, books and the best baby gear in town.

The Kidville café, at the East Side location, offers yummy, healthy fare for kids and grown-ups. Mom can order lunch for the family at the counter then get situated with Junior while food is delivered to the table - no awkward tray and baby juggling required.

On the West Side, the all-season rooftop playground offers supervised playtimes most weekday mornings and afternoons, and Saturday mornings. Check the website or call for the current schedule.

Birthday party packages come in all sorts of themes, including gym parties, art parties, music parties, soccer, science, drama, cooking, ballet, beauty/grooming and more. Call 212.772.8435, ext. 119, for information about East Side parties; 212.362.7792, ext. 34, for info about the West Side's party options.

Kidville silver membership is free with enrollment in one class. See the website for details.

Kidville also operates Kidville Annex locations in Tribeca and Park Slope, Brooklyn, offering select classes and services, as well as the full line of Kidville birthday parties.

At last, a place where families with small children can go for classes, shopping, haircuts, and more - all under one roof!

Families with little ones (up to age five) can take advantage of a wide array of class offerings, shop for fabulous finds in boutique, get a quick haircut (moms can get a manicure while kids are in class, too!),
have lunch with friends at the Kidville café, and then set the kids loose to run around in the indoor playground.

Kidville University offers a play-based curriculum for toddlers. The program runs two days a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday) for two hours per class with a third-day option on Fridays.

Camp Kidville provides a summer camp experience for kids ages 18 months to five years, in increments of two-week, eight-week, 12-week, and 16-week sessions. Week-long specialty camps (Fairy Princess Camp or Superhero Training Camp) are offered for kids ages three to five.

The Kidville Boutique offers a great selection of fashionable clothes for babies and toddlers, toys, books and the best baby gear in town.

The Kidville café, at the East Side location, offers yummy, healthy fare for kids and grown-ups. Mom can order lunch for the family at the counter then get situated with Junior while food is delivered to the table - no awkward tray and baby juggling required.

On the West Side, the all-season rooftop playground offers supervised playtimes most weekday mornings and afternoons, and Saturday mornings. Check the website or call for the current schedule.

Birthday party packages come in all sorts of themes, including gym parties, art parties, music parties, soccer, science, drama, cooking, ballet, beauty/grooming and more. Call 212.772.8435, ext. 119, for information about East Side parties; 212.362.7792, ext. 34, for info about the West Side's party options.

Kidville silver membership is free with enrollment in one class. See the website for details.

Kidville also operates Kidville Annex locations in Tribeca and Park Slope, Brooklyn, offering select classes and services, as well as the full line of Kidville birthday parties.

At last, a place where families with small children can go for classes, shopping, haircuts, and more - all under one roof!

Families with little ones (up to age five) can take advantage of a wide array of class offerings, shop for fabulous finds in boutique, get a quick haircut (moms can get a manicure while kids are in class, too!),
have lunch with friends at the Kidville café, and then set the kids loose to run around in the indoor playground.

Kidville University offers a play-based curriculum for toddlers. The program runs two days a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday) for two hours per class with a third-day option on Fridays.

Camp Kidville provides a summer camp experience for kids ages 18 months to five years, in increments of two-week, eight-week, 12-week, and 16-week sessions. Week-long specialty camps (Fairy Princess Camp or Superhero Training Camp) are offered for kids ages three to five.

The Kidville Boutique offers a great selection of fashionable clothes for babies and toddlers, toys, books and the best baby gear in town.

The Kidville café, at the East Side location, offers yummy, healthy fare for kids and grown-ups. Mom can order lunch for the family at the counter then get situated with Junior while food is delivered to the table - no awkward tray and baby juggling required.

On the West Side, the all-season rooftop playground offers supervised playtimes most weekday mornings and afternoons, and Saturday mornings. Check the website or call for the current schedule.

Birthday party packages come in all sorts of themes, including gym parties, art parties, music parties, soccer, science, drama, cooking, ballet, beauty/grooming and more. Call 212.772.8435, ext. 119, for information about East Side parties; 212.362.7792, ext. 34, for info about the West Side's party options.

Kidville silver membership is free with enrollment in one class. See the website for details.

Kidville also operates Kidville Annex locations in Tribeca and Park Slope, Brooklyn, offering select classes and services, as well as the full line of Kidville birthday parties.

La Piazza di Carolina is an Italian school located in the Crestwood section of Yonkers. It uses a musical and theatrical approach to second language acquisition. The classes are small and divided into age appropriate groupings.

An Italian immersion preschool program is also offered five mornings a week from 9am-11:30am, and the school also offers cooking classes for children and birthday party programs.

Special events are held throughout the year to celebrate Italian traditions and holidays.

Learning Tree Tutorial's educational programs are designed to expand and enforce the learning experience. The center tailors a curriculum to meet each child's need; its tutors build self-confidence by teaching kids strategies to succeed academically. The starting age is two for art and o