FAQ

Circle Time is a 40 min sing + dance-along class for you + your child. It’s led by me, Nash! We use a combination of music, movement, sign language and stories to facilitate your little one’s learning.

During this time, you and your child will join along in singing familiar songs + some new ones too! I incorporate some movement elements, as well as a story. During Circle Time, we use music and play practice a number of core competencies that help your child practice skills that are the building blocks of their learning.

Any child aged 5 and under can participate. (Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, oh my!) I categorize Circle Times into 3 main groupings, based on age. That being said, age is not the only factor in your child’s development, so these are meant as guidelines.

Our three main age groups are:

☀︎ Babies (up to 14 months) 

☀︎ Mid Kids (12-24 months) 

☀︎ Big Kids (2 years + up)

Learn more about Class Types

Circle Time classes are delivered in two formats: in-person and virtually.

When we're in-person, we either meet outdoors, in one of Toronto’s many beautiful parks or indoors, at one of Nash's partner locations across the city.

When we’re virtual, Circle Time can happen from the comfort of your own home! Just set up your device in a way that works for you + tune in on Zoom.

Regardless of which format you choose, Circle Time is always engaging, educational and fun.

Check out the Circle Time schedule and see all available classes.

Indoor Classes

$26 per class when registering for a semester (approx 8 classes in each semester)

$28.50 per class when registering for a drop-in

Outdoor Classes

$21 per class when registering for a semester (approx 7-10 classes in each semester)

$26 per class when registering for a drop-in

(newsletter subscribers get first access and special rates on semester registration)

To help make my classes accessible to all, I provide free community spots at each Circle Time, no questions asked. If cost is a barrier to access, please email Nash directly to request a no-cost community spot.

Birthday Parties

Rates begin at $225, depending on size of group and location.

All Circle Time classes require pre-registration. You can register for the whole semester (typically 8 weeks long) or on a drop-in basis. Savings are approximately 15-20% when registering for a semester.

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There are so many!

Here are some benefits for your child:

☀︎ fosters a greater understanding of inclusion + diversity

☀︎ develops cognitive + language skills

☀︎ supports muscle development + fine motor skills

☀︎ enhances social skills + empathy

☀︎ introduces fundamental concepts such as numeracy

☀︎ builds confidence and boosts self-esteem

☀︎ sparks creativity, imagination + joy

☀︎ strengthens self regulation (particularly attention, emotion, behaviour)

There are also some benefits for you!
☀︎ opportunities to connect with other parents + caregivers

☀︎ builds community

☀︎ offers insight into child development

☀︎ strengthens the bond between you and your child

☀︎ fosters secure attachment

☀︎ provides an inclusive + safe environment

• If you or your little one are sick, please stay home.

• If you need to cancel or reschedule your class, please use the 'change/ cancel button at the bottom of your confirmation email. You can do so up until 24 hours before your Circle Time begins (or up to 24 hours before your first class begins, if you are registered for a full semester). After that, the class is non-refundable.

• Some special events may have different cancellation/ rescheduling policies. Please refer to your confirmation email.

- Semester participants: If you know in advance that you'll be missing a class, please let me know & we can arrange an in-person make-up class within the same semester (based on availability). If you are missing a class due to illness, I will be as flexible as possible but can only guarantee a make-up class if you are able to give me minimum 24 hours notice.

- Outdoor classes: Occasionally, I will have to cancel or change the format of a class due to extreme weather or other unforeseen issues. If this happens, all outdoor classes will switch to virtual format & I will communicate these changes via email with as much advance notice as possible.

- Virtual classes: If you miss a virtual class as part of a semester, you will receive a link to the recording and you are also welcome to attend a different virtual class as a make-up.

- Make-up classes cannot be rolled over into future semesters.

- As a courtesy, please always try to communicate an absence via email, even if it's last minute.

• Circle Time lasts approximately 40 mins. Please arrive 5 mins early to get settled in.

• All children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Siblings are welcome at no additional cost (where spacing allows).

• Please keep chatting & phone use to a minimum. If you'd like to take a call or want to converse with another adult, please step out of the class or wait till we've finished.

• I understand that you may want to capture some special Circle Time moments on your cameras. To respect everyone’s privacy, if you'd like to take a photo or video, please only have your family and/or me in view. No other families should be recorded without their explicit consent. (Gentle reminder: this is a class meant for you to engage with your child. Having your phone out interrupts the connection we're aiming to achieve.)

• Nash reserves the right to cancel a class & change policies at any time.

• Outdoor classes: We meet, rain or shine! In the case of storm warnings, our will be held online. If I have to make changes to our class format, I will reach out via email with as much advance notice as possible.

To help make my classes accessible to all, I provide free community spots at each Circle Time, no questions asked. If cost is a barrier to access, please reach out to me via email to receive a coupon code to use when registering.

Yes! I am available for private bookings as well as birthday parties. You can submit a request through the contact form, and I will be in touch with you!

I offer gift certificates in denominations of $50 or more. You can purchase a gift certificates through the product page. If you'd like a certificate with a custom denomination, I'd be happy to create one for you. Please reach out via email to nash@songswithnash.com.