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29 Apr 2025
The Critical First Year
The Critical First Year
The first year of your child’s life is a period of remarkable growth and development. During their initial months, your child learns to explore their world physically and form crucial social and emotional connections. At The Little Gym, we understand the profound impact of positive, nurturing experiences on a child’s development, especially within their first year of life. Our specially designed curriculum, weekly classes, and premium facilities provide an ideal environment for your little one to flourish, laying a strong foundation for future growth and success.
Our Bugs Classes for babies aged 4-10 months and Birds Classes for 10-18 months, offer unlimited learning and fun for your baby. Our sensory-rich movement classes boost your baby’s body, develop their growing brain, and set a robust foundation for confidence, courage, socialisation, emotional regulation, and much more….
Building Strong Foundations
From their first days, your child works hard to develop their gross and fine motor skills. Every roll, grasp, and step builds their physical capabilities. Engaging in age-appropriate physical activities helps them develop muscle strength, coordination, and balance. At The Little Gym, our classes encourage these essential physical skills in a safe and supportive environment. Our expert instructors use fun and engaging activities that promote movement and exploration. From tummy time for the youngest ‘Bugs’ (4-10 months) to assisted walking for ‘Birds’ (10-18 months), our program helps your child build the physical foundations they need to grow into an active, healthy child.
Connecting with the World
The first year of life is crucial for social and emotional development. Your child will begin to recognise familiar faces, respond to emotional cues, and form attachments. These early interactions are vital for developing a sense of security and trust. The Little Gym provides a warm and welcoming community where children interact with peers and adults in a positive and nurturing setting. Our classes encourage social interaction through group activities, songs, and games, helping your child develop essential social skills and form stable, healthy relationships.
Building Confidence
Repeated positive experiences are essential for building a child’s confidence and self-esteem. Every successful attempt at a new skill, smile from a familiar face, and bit of encouragement contributes to a child’s sense of competence and self-worth. At The Little Gym, we celebrate every achievement, no matter how small. Our instructors provide constant encouragement and positive reinforcement, creating an environment where children feel valued and supported. This nurturing atmosphere helps children develop a love for learning, curiosity, and resilience.
Supporting Milestones and Building Bonds
Our mission at The Little Gym is to support every aspect of your child’s development during their critical early years. We offer a range of classes designed to meet the needs and milestones of babies, toddlers, and children up to age 12. Our structured programs help your child develop at their own pace, providing the right challenges and support at every stage. From Parent/Child classes that promote bonding and interaction to sessions focused on motor skill development, our curriculum is fun and educational. We use age-appropriate equipment and activities that stimulate growth and development in a safe and enjoyable way.
Building a Special Bond with Your Child
By partnering with parents, The Little Gym creates a cohesive and supportive environment where children thrive. Our community extends beyond the gym, offering resources and support for parents to continue fostering their child’s development at home.
Don’t delay in getting started – enrol now!
Families pay one annual membership fee (£40 for Bugs age group) and then have a choice of the following class packs.
- 5 x Bugs Classes – £110
- 10 x Bugs Classes – £200
- 15 x Bugs Classes – £270
As a member, as well as your chosen number of classes to attend, you will have complimentary access to our multiple weekly Tumble & Tea Sessions. PLUS free tickets to any of our ‘Baby’s First’ Events that happen during your baby’s first year.
Join us in creating a strong foundation for your child’s future, one joyful step at a time.
We look forward to welcoming you and your little one to The Little Gym family, where every milestone is a celebration and every experience a step toward a brighter future.