Gymboree Play & Music

Love it. Teacher Rissa is so good with kids. My little one has a great time, and it is amazing how quickly they can catch on.

We came for a birthday party here and my little one LOVED it! Space is clean and the teacher was energetic and fun! She loved climbing all the various structures, the songs they sang, and the dances they did. My little one really liked the teacher and went straight up to her and kept standing in front of her and smiling! The teacher was very nice and kept talking to her and playing with her which was very sweet. Some of the kids grabbed the teacher’s shirt and the teacher appropriately told them not to do that in a considerate way. Displicine but not too harsh. Wish I could remember her name — Megan? Thank you for being awesome!
The party room was set up cozily and the party bags were age appropriate as well.

We love Gymboree! More importantly our five month old daughter loves gymboree! We go twice a week since she is still so young and always have a great time. The «theme» changes every two weeks so she is exposed to different music and textiles. Her teacher, Emily, is very talented and great with the babies. All of the teachers are Barry welcoming and patient. We will continue to participate in Gymboree’s programs.

We LOVE Gymboree! Our little guy is now 12 weeks old, but started him at 6 weeks, which is the earliest they can start. He is our first so we are, naturally, totally clueless on how to play with him in such a way that he’s learning and developing. Gymboree has really helped us as parents, teaching us songs that we can sing and play with him at home as well. His Level 1 class meets twice a week and he just loves the interaction with other babies. They have this mirror they use for about 10 minutes of tummy time that M.J. loves– he can see himself and the other kiddos. I think regular price is worth it, but they often run promotions and have specials that make it a pretty great deal

A welcome respite from the normal Stay-​at-​Home Day.
We have been coming here for 4 months (I have a 1 year old), and have been enjoying the music class. The music class is well organized, the teacher (Megan, I believe is her name), is delightful. The class goes through four week cycles from popular music to world music styles, all with the same format, so the kids can learn how to interact.
They allow you to make-​up classes when you have to miss due to vacations or illness, which mean you can tack on a Play and Learn or another class that your kid is eligible, sometime during the week. The Play and Learn seems really good for getting out some energy, but it seems more free-​form.
Another plus, that I have yet to take advantage of, is their open gym. On grey Seattle days, it’s something to consider.
One draw back is that you can be enticed to spend more money relatively easily. They have deals all the time for Gymboree toys and items at their separate stores. I really like the quality of their stuff, though, so if you don’t mind the temptation, go for it.

I take the boy I nanny for here. Erin is really nice and I think this is just the right place for children to learn upper body strength, lower body strength, and social skill.

Did I say that I big heart Gymboree? Well I double big heart it! What a great place to take your toddler to get their wiggles out. We love the new location. Everything is so fresh and so new. The staff continues to be top-​notch and friendly. We love Teacher Auna and Teacher Erin. I highly recommend the Play and Learn as well as the Music classes. Aside from the highly engaging classes, I like how thoughtful the place is. Boxes of kleenex for runny noses, bins for mouthed toys to clean later, garbage within reach, disinfectant at the exit, toys cleaned after music class etc. etc.
We also recently had a birthday party there and Mark was engaging and the kids had such a fun time. I liked how you don’t really do much except for show up and some minor set up. Keep up the great work Gymboree!

We have tried a bunch. Musikgarten, Little Gym, etc… the the best of all of them is Gymboree hands down.

We took our son there from when he was only 7 weeks old to 5 months. I unfortunately had to go back to work and the gymboree schedule didn’t work with my work schedule. Our son loved it (but I think we loved it even more). Teacher Erin made it so much fun and we learned a lot of new activities to do with our son at home. Plus, you get to talk to other parents (moms and dads) to discuss baby and parent topics so you can relate to someone. Forces new moms to get out of the house and become part of the world again.
Loved it.
And its next to Trader Joes!

Great routine. Always clean. Little pricey, but enjoyable program.

This place is very clean and has fun climbing toys. The play and learn classes are okay, but didn’t keep my daughter engaged, even when she was younger. She’s in school skills now, and seems to really enjoy that. They have nice staff members who are very sweet to the children. I like the open gym times where my daughter can play with other kids, but wish there were more older kids there (4 yr olds), as they’re a bit heavy on the little ones (2 yr olds plus or minus).

Is this place pricey? Sure.
Does this place keep kids entertained for just the right amount of time for you to locate your sanity? Definitely.
With lots of singing all around, my 7 month old loved their play and learn 2 class. Although it is expensive, they always have the «first class is free» deal, so it won’t cost you a dime to check it out.
Also, if you say you were referred by a friend (for example, little old me), both you and your friend get $ 50. Unfortunately, its not cold hard cash. You would have to spend it on their classes, but money is money so this little promo is worth knowing.
Even if you have no friends, just tap the shoulder of the first person you see in the waiting area and see if they want to be your «friend». My guess is with $ 50 virtual bucks dangling in front of them, they are sure to be your bff in no time. And who said you can’t buy friends?

I went to several classes at Gymboree, and my daughter loved them. I think we will sign up for additional classes at a later time especially during the winter months. Like most places, it is a little on the pricey side, but I think it would be worth it when my daughter is older. Then she’d be able to take advantage of the play time in the open gym area.

Our daughter is enrolled in the Play & Learn class. She has been going to Gymboree since she was 3 months old. I must say, it gets more fun as she grows older and can do more things! Now that she’s mobile, it’s a whole different world for her and she has a blast each time we attend class. The teachers there are great too. I like when they interact with each child throughout playtime and when they can give parents helpful tips about development. The classes are a little pricey at roughly $ 20/​class ($ 80 per month), for 45 mins per class. But I’d rather pay that amount than go to a public play area where the equipment isn’t as nice and there isn’t anyone there to sanitize everything! The Gymboree teachers say that they sanitize all the toys and mats and they keep a «dirty toy» bin as well for toys that go into the kids mouths. Overall, we are happy and love it!

The people are amazing! Everyone is so helpful! And amazing with the kids which is the most important. We love all the teachers here the classes are fun for kids and parents alike!

The perfect place to play with your child and introduce them to new children in a fun environment.
First off, I didn’t realize Gymboree is actually a clothing store. This branch isn’t but online that’s what they primarily do. This particular location has a few fun toys for sale but is geared towards classes.
Babies as young as 3 months can start and they even have drop off yoga classes for children up to 4 years. And they are all grouped in appropriate age levels where they can be with children a little older and a little younger.
The classes are an hour long and change format every week. So one week they could be doing sliding activities and another would be working as teams. It keeps it interesting and fun for the kids. The play space is big and very safe. And they are very cleanly about their toys, which is appreciated.
Auna, our group leader is also very friendly and perky. She would do perfect with her own kid’s show! Seriously, I don’t know how anyone could be that happy around kids all day. She just doesn’t lose her energy. Definitely a female Mr. Rogers.
They also have open play every day from 2−4pm which is great on rainy days when we need to get out of the house.
The only reason they lose a star is that Jimbo bothers me. He’s this clown dolly thing that they really market to the kids and parents. I mean, I get the idea of a happy clown engaging the children but Romper Room and Captain Kangaroo didn’t need that crap.

We went to a birthday party there yesterday and the kids had a wonderful time. It was a safe environment and fun. The kids ran around like monkeys and the parents didn’t have to clean up. Win, win.