Free classes are often provided by your town or state. Your local library and community center are both great resources.

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Free (or inexpensive) Classes
• Your local library story time and educational activities
• Your local state / town programs (i.e. California has a program called First 5 for example. Search for your state or local town free programs that are similar). Call your city’s parks & recreation department or Chamber of Commerce.
• Early Head Start (for qualified families that have children 0-3 years old – http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc/Early%20Head%20Start
• Head Start (for qualified families that have children 3-4 years old)
• Early Intervention Programs (if your child qualifies)
• Childrens’ Play Houses (Check with your local town church or community center for options in your town. There is no religion involved during these play houses.)
• Non-profit organizations (i.e. Catholic Charities serves millions of people a year, regardless of their religious, social, or economic background. A great place to start is to check with your local United Way.)

Classes Gratis
• Busca clases de cuentos y actividades en la biblioteca de tu ciudad
• Programas gratis del estado o la ciudad donde resides (por ejemplo: California tiene un programa llamado First 5, tan solo has una búsqueda en el internet sobre programas en tu ciudad que son gratis y auspiciados por el gobierno local o federal)
• Early Head Start (para las familias que califiquen)- http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc/Early%20Head%20Start
• Head Start (para las familias que califiquen)
• Eventos de iglesias para entretener a los niños (busca en la iglesias locales de tu ciudad sobre eventos)
• Programas de caridad (i.e Catholic Charities sirve a millones de gente independientemente de su religión o situación económica)

Paid Classes and Activities
• School cooperatives in your area (some school cooperatives may charge a small fee and/or you will need to volunteer at the school.)
• Little Gym – http://www.thelittlegym.com/Pages/default.aspx
• Gymboree Classes- http://www.gymboreeclasses.com/b2c/customer/programIndex.jsp
• YMCA – http://www.bluewaterymca.com/programs/early.html
• Check your town community center or recreation department.
• Check the annual memberships of your town’s zoo and childrens’ museums. They often organize educational events that are a lot of fun for you and your kids.
• Check for music and dancing classes where everyone can join together.
Among many others…

Clases Privadas y otras Actividades
• Escuelas que son parte de cooperativas (tu necesitaras trabajar como voluntario y tal vez te cobren una cantidad simbólica)
• Little Gym- http://www.thelittlegym.com/Pages/default.aspx
• Gymboree Classes- http://www.gymboreeclasses.com/b2c/customer/programIndex.jsp
• YMCA- http://www.bluewaterymca.com/programs/early.html
• Busca clases en el centro de comunidad de tu ciudad
• Obtén membresías en el museo o zoológico de niños de tu ciudad. Estas instituciones generalmente organizan eventos muy divertidos para tus niños y toda la familia
• Busca clases privadas de música y baile en las que todos puedan participar
Entre muchas otras actividades…