Join us for Side by Side!

Logo for "J Baby Side by Side Early Childhood Education" featuring a yellow, abstract line drawing of a bee on the left, with green and black preschool text on a white background.

Come, play, learn—together!

Best for children 15-30 months, Side by Side at the Marin JCC is a small gathering of young families where your toddler can build social skills, develop friendships, and explore a preschool environment with their caregiver by their side. Together, your child and you will enjoy activities including music, arts and crafts, circle time, and free playtime in the company of other new learners and their caregivers.

kids at a table

Children play, paint, sing, and dance during Side by Side at the Osher Marin JCC.

The Side by Side program provides . . .

  • An opportunity to build community in a child-centered, age-appropriate, social setting.
  • Play exploration, story time, music, and art activities.
  • Children will experience a preschool-like setting with the security of a caregiver by their side.

No drop-ins
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate drop-in attendance. You must pre-register for a Side by Side class.

For more info, please contact rweiss@marinjcc.org

JBabies play alongside their caregivers and other young children.

JBabies play alongside their caregivers and other young children.

JBabies play alongside their caregivers
JBabies play alongside their caregivers
JBabies play alongside their caregivers

Summer 2026 - Side By Side for Mill Valley

Summer session: June 23-July 28

Days
Location
Dates
Time
Member Rate
Non-Member Rate
Tuesday
Mill Valley
June 23-July 28
9:30 to 11:00am
$192
$210

Summer 2026 - Side By Side for San Rafael

Summer session: June 25-July 30

Days
Location
Dates
Time
Member Rate
Non-Member Rate
Thursday
San Rafael
June 25-July 30
9:30 to 11:00am
$192
$210