The Power of Play at Gymboree {Sponsored Post}

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, but as always, all thoughts expressed are 100% my own.

Growing up with a mother like mine, I was always taught to embrace originality and if something was missing, you create it.

That’s exactly what Marin County, California mom, Joan Barnes did in 1976. Unable to find a safe and age appropriate activities for parents and their children, Joan Barnes founded Gymboree, the world’s leading early childhood development programs. You will find classes like S.T.E.M, art, and preschool readiness that are uniquely designed to suit your child’s interests and abilities.

I had the opportunity to visit Gymboree-Poway and took my then 2-year-old daughter. What a treat it was. I was able to not only see her interact with children her age, but she had taken a liking to one of the associates. It was a nice surprise and much needed mini-break from being climbed on all day. My daughter sat quietly in her lap during reading time and participated in sensory play. She was so excited to tell me about “her school” and new friends she made. Gymboree created a space where my non-school age daughter can still learn and taught me how to foster those interests.

In addition to these amazing classes, Gymboree also offers it’s space to birthday parties. They offer private, personalized parties that make learning fun for the whole family and your very special guests. Check out their feature as one of our sponsors in this years Birthday Party Guide.

If you are interested in taking their classes, Gymboree offers programs for three sets of children: infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.  Their learning program grows with the child in a developmentally appropriate way and meets the needs of families from 0-5years.