Parent-Infant/Toddler FAQs

All are welcome! Each group has limited space—typically a minimum of six children and a maximum of ten. Registration is first-come, first-served. Families may join as late as January 2026, space permitting. Enrollment closes for the year at that point.

To foster a consistent and supportive class community, only parents (one or both) may attend with their enrolled child. This allows for strong connections among parents and ensures an environment of open communication and confidentiality.

Each class meets once a week. Our program spans the full school year—from September through June—giving parents, children, and teachers the opportunity to build lasting relationships.

All classes will be held at St. Matthew’s Parish School’s temporary Early Childhood campus, located at: 2000 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025.

Classes are grouped by the child’s birthdate to best support their developmental stage. When registering, you’ll enter your child’s birthdate, and the appropriate group(s) for their age will appear.

Activities are thoughtfully designed to match each age group:

Infant Classes:
Held on the floor while infants are pre-mobile, with parents seated in a circle to encourage connection and conversation. Age-appropriate toys are available for gentle play. As infants grow, the space expands to support movement and more advanced toys. Parents are welcome to feed their babies (nursing or bottle). Each session ends with songs and music.

Toddler Classes:
Designed for active engagement, these sessions include free play with age-appropriate toys, outdoor time on the playground, and hands-on sensory art. A shared lunchtime (food brought from home) introduces a gentle structure. Like infant classes, each session concludes with songs and music.

The program offers a meaningful weekly experience that helps parents build confidence and connection. Parents will:

• Enjoy one-on-one time with their child

• Observe their child’s development in a group setting

• Reflect on parenting expectations

• Interact with other children in class and on the playground

• Deepen their understanding of child development

• Share and learn in professionally facilitated parent discussions

• Build a supportive community with fellow parents

 The program creates a nurturing environment where children can:

• Enjoy stimulating, age-appropriate activities

• Receive focused attention from their parent

• Begin developing social skills with peers

• Build self-confidence in a consistent, caring group setting

To register, click here to begin registration.

For the 2025–2026 school year:

• $2,500 for 90-minute classes

• $2,250 for 75-minute classes

Payment & Refund Policy
Payment in full is required at the time of registration to reserve your spot.

Refunds:

• Withdraw before September 30, 2025: Full refund minus a $500 non-refundable deposit

• Withdraw September 30 – October 18, 2025: 50% refund

Withdraw after October 18, 2025: No refund

Yes! Families enrolling twins in the same class receive a 40% discount on one of the registrations.

Use the following discount codes when registering:

• PIT1 for 75-minute classes
  PIT2 for 90-minute classes

For assistance, contact Gwen Grigsby at ggrigsby@stmatthews.com or (310) 573-0721.

If your preferred class is full, please join the waitlist through the registration form. We’ll contact you directly if a spot becomes available.

No. This program is designed for parents and children to participate together. For a drop-off option for children age two and older (by August 1, 2025), we recommend St. Matthew’s Parish School’s Little Falcons Program.

That’s completely normal! Infants’ sleep patterns shift often. During transitions, we encourage families to attend as much of class as possible. Even partial attendance is beneficial for both parent and child.

No, this program is an auxiliary offering of the church and is separate from the school’s admission process.

We’re happy to help! Please contact:

Gwen Grigsby
Director, Parent-Infant/Toddler Program
ggrigsby@stmatthews.com
(310) 573-0721