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You & Your Babe - The first 1000 days

The first 1,000 days of life - the time spanning roughly between conception and one’s second birthday - is a unique period of opportunity when the foundations of optimum health, growth, and neurodevelopment across the lifespan are established. 

Our goal at Recess is to provide space to support that incredibly active time in your baby's and toddler's early learning, while also supporting your core needs. 

Expecting Couples

Before baby arrives, we recommend both parents complete this 3 class series specially designed to guide you on your personal journey into parenthood: Childbirth Preparation Workshops, Newborn Care, and Infant CPR.  Build your community early.  The support will carry you through the ups and downs of parenting.  

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  • Childbirth Prep Class 11/23

  • Newborn Care stay tuned!

  • CPR - 11/14, Infant, Child & Adult CPR & Chokesaving

New Parents

New Parent Groups - Mondays at 12:30

Newborn Membership (free!)

Co-working Space - great as you're transitioning back to work

 

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Infants & Toddlers

Free Play - This is why Recess exists.  Play is critical to the healthy growth and development of children. As children play, they learn to solve problems, to get along with others and to develop the fine and gross motor skills needed to grow and learn.  Come with a day pass, or a membership.  

Playspace activities - daily fun included in membership or a day pass.  No need to sign up!  

Workshops as your family grows, needs change relatively quickly.  Check out our classes for parents and caregivers.  If there are topics you'd like to see, don't hesitate to let us know.  

November at Recess & Beyond

Mark your calendar — So much going on this month:

  • 11/4: Family Yoga* at 11am

  • 11/4: New Parent Meetup: Community Group for Parents and Babies (0-12 mo)* at 12:30pm

  • 11/5: How SFUSD Public School Enrollment Works 7:30pm

  • 11/9: Live Cello* 10:30am

  • 11/14: Infant, Child & Adult CPR 7:30pm

  • 11/15: Estate Planning 101 at 11am

  • 11/16: Infant Sleep Workshop 10am

  • 11/19: Gratitude Member Mixer with Music for aardvarks at 5:30 pm*

  • 11/23: Childbirth Preparation Classes at 10am

  • 11/24: Mini photo shoot with Samantha Brancato https://www.samanthabrancato.com/event-details/recess-collective-mini-session-event (Members save $20) all morning!

  • 11/25: Little Ladybug Music* 11:30am

  • Closed Thanksgiving through the Sunday after

  • 12/3: Giving Tuesday Holiday Mixer 5:30pm

* = Included in membership

Hop to the Schedule Page

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Here are some local family friendly events this month of November

Weekly enrichment activities

Did you know a Recess membership includes weekly music and storytime activities!

Check out our Fall schedule below:

  • Mondays - Little Ladybug Music: last Mon of the month, 11:30am; Family Yoga with Kate, first monday of the month 11am

  • Tuesdays - Stories & Songs w/ Regina, 11am

  • Thursdays - Ask the Pro (bring your parenting & child development questions), 11-1

  • Thursdays - Music Time w/ Carissa, 12 noon

  • Fridays - Sensory Play, 9:30-10:30 am

  • Saturdays - Live Cello: once a month

  • Saturdays - LGBTQ+ Playgroup once a month


Birthday parties and more

Love a stress free celebration? Whether you’re planning your child’s first party or a family friendly holiday celebration, look no further.

Recess has the backdrop to make it easy to arrange, and enjoyable for all. You’re welcome to bring any food or drink you’d like…or have us coordinate those details for you. The space is equipped with all the amenities you’ll need for the newborns and the grandparents in attendance. Changing tables, bottle warmers, microwave, highchairs, as well as ADA bathrooms, seating options, BYO music and all the fixins for the kitchen too.

With our parties, you have the entire playspace to yourself. We can help you decorate, or you can bring your own decor…or keep it simple and just play.

  • Weeknight play 5:30-7:30 - Spend the witching hour(s) on our turf. Contact us if you're interested in getting some friends/family together for a private playdate!

  • Weekend birthday parties 1:30-3:30 or 4:30-6:30. We still some availability for this winter. Book that birthday party now!