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Best Mommy and Me Classes for Houston Babies and Parents 2025

The Mini classes at Goldfish Swim School are a great bonding experience for parent and child. Photo courtesy of the school
The Mini classes at Goldfish Swim School are a great bonding experience for parent and child. Photo courtesy of the school
8/8/25 - By Rachael Cherry

Mommy and Me (or Baby and Me) classes are a wonderful way to enjoy meaningful one-on-one time with your little one while exploring new activities together. Houston offers a wide range of parent-child classes for babies and toddlers, from classic swim lessons and music or art classes to baby yoga, gymnastics, and more.

These classes offer more than just fun—they help support early development through socialization, sensory play, and movement, while also giving parents and caregivers a chance to bond with their child and connect with others in the same stage of life.

Whether you're looking for a national program or a cozy local studio, we've rounded up some of the best Mommy and Me classes in Houston. And don’t worry—these classes are open to all caregivers, not just moms. Dads, grandparents, and nannies are welcome, too!

Find more kids' programs and activities in our Houston Classes for Kids Guide. 

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Mommy and Me Swim Classes in Houston

Goldfish Swim School - Houston

Multiple Locations
Goldfish Swim School offers year-round classes for children ages 4 months and older and caters to all experience levels. Parents can choose to enroll kids in parent-child swim lessons, lessons by age, Goldfish swim team (ages 5-12 years), or Jump-Start Clinics that introduce the fundamentals of water safety and get kids water-ready in a short amount of time.  READ MORE

Saint Street Swim

River Oaks
Swimmers as young as 6 months start off in the Little Fins parent-tot swim classes and progress through the levels all the way to Swim Team Prep. The instructors implement a gentle approach to swimming, helping kids feel comfortable in the water and progress at their own pace. Group classes max out at 3 kids per class to ensure each child gets personal attention.  READ MORE

Wolfies Swim School

Bellaire & Spring Branch
At Wolfies, children from ages four months and older can enroll in parent/child classes, weekly and everyday swim lessons, swim camps, specialty clinics, and even home lessons. Most lessons are 30 minutes long. New swimmers must commit to two months of sessions. There are also seasonal swim camps offered that also include arts, crafts, science experiments, and more. Camps for children over 4 years old are offered during Spring Break, Summer Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Holiday Break.  READ MORE

YMCA Houston

Multiple Locations
The YMCA offers swim lessons that include both Mommy and Me classes for 6 months and older, and individual and group lessons for ages 3+, sports camps, and more. Options are available for all ages, abilities, and interests. Some lessons are once a week, while others are daily from Monday to Thursday and sold in two-week long sessions.   READ MORE

Aqua-Tots Swim Schools

Multiple Locations
Parents can begin enrolling their children in Aqua-Tots swim lessons as early as 4 months of age. Classes focus on swim safety, and levels of swim instruction start with "Parent & Tot" and proceed up to "Advanced." Each level works on mastering a new skill, such as comfort or independence in the water. Aqua-Tots also offers a recreational Swim Club, competitive Swim Team, and various Specialty Classes. Lessons are 30 minutes long and pricing varies by location.  READ MORE

Pengu Swim School

Multiple Locations
At Pengu Swim School students can enroll in Swimming Lessons for Babies, Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Swim Classes to help them learn and refine their swimming skills. There are also swimming clinics and private lessons offered, as well as Swim Academy, a year-round swimming program. READ MORE

Emler Swim School

Multiple locations
Children as young as two months of age can enroll in parent and tot swim lessons at Emler Swim School. From there, classes progress by age and level, teaching water comfort, water safety, foundational skills, and the different swim strokes. Classes are kept small to ensure each child gets individual attention. Pricing and class schedules vary by location.  READ MORE

Houston Swim Club

Multiple locations
Houston Swim Club's curriculum was developed by University of Houston head coach and US Olympic coach Phill Hansel. The swim school has small class sizes, 30-minute lessons, and the option to enroll year-round. New students are required to enroll in a two-week session. After completing this course, kids can then enroll in monthly lessons that meet once, twice, or more times per week. Pricing is per class. Parents interested in enrolling children under 2 1/2 years old can sign up for special parent-child classes. READ MORE

SwimJim Houston

Memorial
Infants who are 8 weeks old to adults can enroll in age and skill specific classes at SwimJim. The youngest water babies start with a caregiver in the water and progress to swimming independently, while more experienced swimmers can hone their skills and refine their strokes. Adults can choose from beginnger, intermediate and advanced level classes. Private lessons are also available. READ MORE
You’ll learn a variety of ways to play with your newest little bundle of joy at a baby class at a Gymboree class. Photo courtesy of Gymboree
You’ll learn a variety of ways to play with your newest little bundle of joy at a baby class at a Gymboree class. Photo courtesy of Gymboree

Mommy and Me (Parent/Child) Music and Art Classes in Houston

Prelude

Multiple locations
Prelude seeks to foster a love of music in children, and does so through Music Together®, which are parent and child music classes that encourage children to interact with instruments, sing, play, and have fun, all with their parents or caregivers. READ MORE

Gymboree Play & Music of Houston

Galleria area and Missouri City
Gymboree Play & Music offers age-appropriate activities to develop the cognitive, physical, and social skills of children as they play, make music and art, practice sign language, and more. Classes are offered for children ages 0 months to 5 years, and all include the parents.  READ MORE

Kindermusik

Alvin & Baytown
Kindermusik classes combine singing, movement, playing instruments, and listening to stories in a welcoming environment that engages both children and their parents or caregivers. Classes begin at the newborn stage and progress through the years. There are also mixed age classes for families with multiple age groups, special needs' classes, intergenerational classes, and ESL classes. READ MORE

Fundamentally Music - The Music Class

The Heights and Bellaire
This early childhood music education company uses music and movement featuring original music in many different musical styles, like jazz, opera, rock, blues, and more. All classes are parent-child, and are offered for infants through age 7, depending on the location.  READ MORE

Busy Beats Music

Cypress
Busy Beats Music offers music and movement classes for children ages 0 to 7. The Kindermusik Foundations class welcomes parents and babies for bonding time as little ones learn to make a beat. One-year-olds engage in communication and self-control skils in the Level 1 class, while the Level 2 course teaches tots and preschoolers to express themselves through music.  READ MORE

The Music Garden

Energy Corridor
The Music Garden uses games, songs, and activities to help your baby build music literacy in parent-child classes. As they grow, The Music Garden adds singing, dancing, and instruments.  READ MORE
At The Motherhood Center, the Mom & Baby Yoga and Fitness class offers an opportunity for you to regain strength and flexibility while to bonding with your baby. Photo courtesy of the center
At The Motherhood Center, the Mom & Baby Yoga and Fitness class offers an opportunity for you to regain strength and flexibility while to bonding with your baby. Photo courtesy of the center

Unique Mommy and Me Classes in Houston

Words by the Handful

The Heights
Words by the Handful has been offering American Sign Language classes for babies and their caregivers since 2007. Classes are offered for ages 6 months to 2-years and focus on teaching children and adults signs through songs and music in a relaxed, engaging environment. Currently, classes are offered online, in private homes and at Pure Parenting in the Heights. READ MORE

The Bunny Hive Houston

The Heights
The Bunny Hive is a beautifully designed social studio for both children and their caregivers to learn, play, and connect. Their "grown-up and me" classes are held six days a week, starting nearly every hour, making it easy to find a time that fits your schedule. Families can choose from a variety of enriching, play-based classes including music, sensory play, dance, storytime, baby massage, and art. READ MORE

The Motherhood Center

West University
The Motherhood Center is a large facility that been providing education and services for over 20 years. As well as offering pregnancy and parenting education, the Motherhood Center is also Houston’s only full-time prenatal yoga and fitness studio. Available classes include Prenatal Yoga, Prenatal Fitness & Pilates, and Mom and Baby Yoga.  READ MORE

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