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Parent-Child Programs

CFA has been providing programs for parents and children since 1981. In these many years we have developed what we know to be the perfect parent-child playgroups. Our instructors and comprehensive lesson plans combine a wide variety of age appropriate activities with music and story time. Personal attention and socialization, for you and your child, are also an integral part of our program.

Our curricula has become well known and recognized for undeniable superiority with our programs being provided by professionals internationally through Curricula for Advancement, a division of CFA, Inc.

At our Smithtown location, programs begin at 3 months of age and continue through 3 years and take place weekdays, weeknights and weekends.

In addition to our own extraordinary programs, we also offer Music Together®, Drama Kids®, Harmony Road Music Course, and Sensory Street Kids programs.

Our Parent-Child Programs Give Your Family. . .

Parent-Child Programs Dot Experienced Teachers Dot Personal Attention
Dot Small Classes Dot Consistency of Group Participants
Dot Undisturbed Quality Time With Your Child
Dot The Opportunity To Meet And Network With Other Parents
Dot Further Enhancement of Your Child’s Self Esteem, Confidence And Sense of Security
Dot The Opportunity to Participate in Other Educational Programs to Further Enhance and Support Family Life

Our Programs Run Throughout The Year And Discounts Are Available.

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A NEW Program To Watch For In 2009!!!

TUMMY TIME
Core Work Out For Mom While
Spending Time With Baby And Other Moms

For New Mothers And Their Babies
Ages: Birth - 6 Months, 60 Minute Program

Tummy Time

Get your body back! We know that your baby is too young to take to the gym so we bring the personal trainer to you. A weekly core work out will help you flatten your tummy, regain your energy, strength and flexibility. Our enthusiastic certified personal trainer will motivate and support your journey back into your old jeans. Moms are welcome to participate after their 6 week postpartum checkup.

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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“GENTLE TOUCH” INFANT MASSAGE

For Parents And Their New Babies
Ages: Birth - 8 Months, 60 Minute Meetings

Infant Massage

Participating in this very special parent education program fosters bonding and attachment between parent and child. Help your baby sleep better, be more comfortable as their body develops and learn how to relieve colic (excessive crying and irritability) symptoms. You can develop your baby’s eye contact and enhance their body functions. This program is taught by a certified infant massage instructor.

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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MY BABY AND ME

For Parents And Their Infants
Ages: 3 - 6 Months, 60 Minute Program

My Baby And Me

This program provides the perfect combination of fun and learning! Take the opportunity to have fun with your baby while you learn something new. A portion of program time is devoted to weekly discussion topics which are chosen by you and your group.

Remember all those finger plays, nursery rhymes and simple songs you knew as a child? Come sing, talk, make new friends and experience the amazement of your child growing and changing and get great satisfaction out of knowing you have been an important part of this change.

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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FUN FOR WEE ONES

For Parents And Their Infants
Ages: 6 - 12 Months, 60 Minute Program

Fun For Wee Ones

Oh what fun you and your baby can have now! They’re exploring their surroundings and changing every day. They’re learning to sit up, roll over and crawl. Stimulate your baby’s senses and strengthen their growing body in a safe, nurturing environment.

Wee ones have fun manipulating toys and other multisensory materials. Age appropriate, gross motor activities include crawling games, playing with a parachute and reaching for bubbles. Your baby can listen to music and sing songs with you. The curriculum also includes keepsakes that you and your baby can make together and cherish for years to come.

With the other parents, learn about the growth and development of your older infant as well as their changing needs. Your group chooses discussion topics that are incorporated into your weekly meetings. Relax, talk and have fun with your baby!

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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SIGNING SAYS
Let Your Fingers Do The Talking!

Sign Language Program For Parents And Their Babies
Ages: 9 - 18 Months, 60 Minute Program

Signing Says

Parents did you know that infants and toddlers can use simple signs to communicate? Research indicates that babies and children who use sign language actually learn to talk sooner. Strengthen communication with your hearing child. Begin now! These classes are packed with creative, interactive activities making learning a second language fun and easy. Based on American Sign Language, our experienced instructor brings enthusiasm and practical application to learning sign language giving you and your child a life long skill.

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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MOVIN’ AND GROOVIN’

For Parents And Their Child
Ages: 12 - 24 Months, 60 Minute Program

Movin’ And Groovin’

They’re cruisin’ now! These active toddlers are so busy: talking, moving and expressing their feelings. When participating in this program, you and your child have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of multisensory materials and activities together. Make a craft, share a snack and listen to a story.

Your toddler’s individuality and independence are encouraged and supported as they begin to participate in group activities. See your child respond to other children, dance to music, sing songs, bounce, tumble and just have FUN!

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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TALKIN’ AND WALKIN’

For Parents And Their Toddlers
Ages: 2 - 3 Years, 60 & 90 Minute Programs

Talkin’ And Walkin’

Communication and physical skills are developing at an amazing rate and your toddler is becoming more confident. This program is designed to help give your child the opportunity to be more interactive and creative. Children are encouraged to learn songs, share toys and take turns. You can support your child in a variety of activities, which include free play, singing, dancing and other fun ways of developing motor and listening skills.

With your child, learn new songs, get introduced to new stories and share in a weekly project. Watch as your child develops fine motor skills and expresses his/her creativity. We invite you and your toddler to experience Talkin’ and Walkin’.

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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A NEW Program To Watch For In 2009!!!

ROCKIN’ AND ROLLIN’

For Parents And Their Children
Ages: 2 - 3 Years, 60 Minute Program

Rockin’ And Rollin’

A more active, high energy, fast paced class that will certainly keep your preschooler engaged. The curriculum focuses on developing motor skills and coordination, creativity and overall physical fitness. A class filled with tumbling, jumping, dancing and singing is what you can expect. All you need to bring to class is lots of energy and the desire to have a good time!

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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PAJAMA PARTY

For Parents And Their Preschoolers
Ages: 3 Years And Up, 45 Minute EVENING Program

Pajama Party

There’s no better way to end the day than with a Pajama Party. Children join us in their PJ’s as we read bedtime stories, sing lullabies, share a nighttime snack, and participate in some great nighttime activities.

Parents will also have fun learning to read with your child as the teacher guides you through the wonderful journey of creative storytelling. Get some great ideas on how to make reading fun for the whole family. This is sure to be a class you won’t want to miss!

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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ART SMARTS

A Program For Preschoolers
Ages: 3 1/2 – 5 Years, 60 Minute Program

Art Smarts

Art Smarts is a very special art program designed specifically for the inquiring minds of preschoolers. Children have the opportunity to develop their fine motor skills with lots of hands-on activities while discovering colors and shapes using various art mediums. Art and craft will be created through their imagination and expression. Examples of famous paintings and stories are also used to captivate interest and creativity.

The curriculum reflects the season and a very special Holiday Art Smarts is offered in the late Fall. Children are encouraged to wear comfortable old clothes. The kind of clothes you don’t mind getting messy!

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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SIGNS FOR KIDS
Let Your Fingers Do The Talking!

Sign Language Programs For Parents And Their Children
Ages: Ages 4 - 7 Years, 60 Minute Program

Signs For Kids

Increase language development, communication skills and introduce your hearing child to a second language. Enrich your child’s life by fostering an increased ability to communicate and bringing about an awareness that though not everyone can speak, everyone can find a way to communicate and understand one another. Begin now! These classes are packed with creative, interactive, age-appropriate activities making learning a second language fun and easy. Based on American Sign, our experienced instructor brings enthusiasm and practical application to leaning sign language giving you and your child a life long skill.

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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Sensory Street Kids
Founders Lea Keating and Kristy Miller

For Parents And Their Children
Ages: 15 Months And Up, 55 Minute Program

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Sensory Street Kids is a developmental multi-sensory approach to speech and social skill enrichment through music, movement and art. The 55-minute parent-child groups, led by board certified therapists, are designed for families with infants and toddlers who are showing signs of speech and language or social delays. Our goal is to expose children to language building songs and activities and to educate parents on how to promote language and incorporate these skills into their child’s everyday lives.

Sensory Street Kids offers 3 core classes with more being planned for the new year.

Dot La La La Language: 15 months – 30 months.
Dot Social Circle 1: 30 months and up.Dot Social Circle 2: 5 years and up.
Dot Me & My Energy 1: 3 years - 5 years.Dot Me & My Energy 2: 5 years and up.

LA LA LA Language: Learning how to talk is easy when you’re singing and dancing! We’ve taken a developmental approach to language acquisition and set it to music. Focus is on sound formation, imitation, single word labels and 2 word combinations.

Social Circle: Music, movement and partner games are incorporated in this fun class. Simple cooperative play is facilitated and activities focus on social use of language, turn taking and conversation.

Me & My Energy: Shake your sillies out and work your large muscle groups in this movement class. Sensory based activities, dances and obstacle courses help calm and regulate senses. Focus is on cooperation, motor planning, following directions and using and understanding action words.

For more detailed information, you can visit the Sensory Street Kids website.

Note: Prior to registration, please download and complete the Intake Form below and then Mail it to: CFA, Inc., 359 Route 111, Smithtown, NY 11787. You can also Fax it to: 631-360-2878. You will be contacted by the instructors with exact dates, times and fees.

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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TOT MUSIC (Music Together®) Programs

For Parents And Their Infants, Toddlers And Preschoolers
Ages: Infant - Preschool, 45 Minute Program

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CFA proudly sponsors Tot Music (Music Together) programs! Tot Musics founder, Monica Moyers, with the help of her instructors, bring enchanting and exciting music programs to our Smithtown office.

Music Together is an innovative music program developed by the Center for Music in Young Children® specifically for infant through preschool age children. Our 45 minute class provides opportunities for children and their parents to experiment with music through songs, movement, chants and instrument play with the emphasis (and fun!!) on creating music rather than on performance. In addition, some very special bonding time is provided! Each of the song collections used in class include a wide variety of musical styles, tonalities and rhythms to provide a rich environment for children and their caregivers to grow musically.

Note: Prior to registration, please download and complete the Intake Form below and then Mail it to: CFA, Inc., 359 Route 111, Smithtown, NY 11787. You can also Fax it to: 631-360-2878. You will be contacted by the instructors with exact dates, times and fees.

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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Drama Kids
For Children, Pre-teens and Teens
Ages: 4 - 17 Years, 45 & 60 Minute Programs

Drama Kids

The Difference is... DRAMATIC

CFA introduces another program designed to bring out the best in your child. What your child needs to be successful in today’s highly competitive world is to be confident and articulate. Whether destined for the stage, the boardroom or the classroom, Drama Kids prepares children and young adults to speak up clearly with confidence putting them on an easier path for lifelong success.

For over 25 years, this acclaimed, copyrighted, specially-designed curriculum features different dramatic activities in each class for greater excitement, fun and full student participation. Enthusiastic teachers and a dynamic learning environment motivate students to participate willingly and achieve their personal best, at all levels of development.

Drama Kids provides age appropriate programs starting at age 4 through age 17. Programs run throughout the year, tuition is pro-rated and no lesson is ever repeated.

Note: Prior to registration, please download and complete the Intake Form below and then Mail it to: CFA, Inc., 359 Route 111, Smithtown, NY 11787. You can also Fax it to: 631-360-2878. You will be contacted by the instructors with exact dates, times and fees.

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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Harmony Road
For Parents And Their Children
Ages: Toddlers - 10 Years, 60 Minute Program

Harmony Road

NotesHarmony Road Music Course ...

An exciting, comprehensive music program, designed to help children discover the world of music through motivating materials and activities which develop the whole child.

Hearing ... feeling ... moving ... singing ... creating ... sharing ... reading ... and playing MUSIC ... children absorb and store musical patterns and concepts for enjoyment and growth in all of their musical endeavors.

Harmony Road Courses are group lessons that include parent involvement in each lesson insuring clear understanding for both parent and child. Harmony Road’s comprehensive music programs get children off to a great start and grow with them ... year after year.

Note: Prior to registration, please download and complete the Intake Form below and then Mail it to: CFA, Inc., 359 Route 111, Smithtown, NY 11787. You can also Fax it to: 631-360-2878. You will be contacted by the instructors with exact dates, times and fees.

This Program Runs All Year Beginning In The Spring, Summer, Fall And Winter

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The CFA Experience!

Parent-Child Programs

What Our Satisfied Clients Have To Say About Our Parent-Child Programs

“I love CFA! This place is addicting. Once you start here you just can’t get enough. You’re treated with so much respect and understanding. You walk in the door and you’re greeted with a smile. Staff members know our names. They remember the last discussion you had with them. The programs are so wonderful and so are the people.” - Janet Y.

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“I knew the minute I walked into CFA that I found what I was looking for, I found a friendly place with warm people who really cared. My daughter and I have absolutely loved every parent-child program we’ve participated in. Each time I thought ‘it can’t be better than our last class’ and every time it was. The teachers are great, the lessons creative and fun. I may never leave! Thank you!” - Joan C.

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“I chose CFA because I wanted a personal, warm environment and that’s exactly what I found it to be! And the teachers are top notch professionals!” - 6/25/08 Reunion.

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“As a teacher I feel that I tend to be hard on programs. I always think they could be better. Since I’ve been at CFA, I have never felt that way. The parent-child programs are great. The teachers are wonderful, the classroom is clean and programs are FUN! My son and I love it here!” - Amy Q.

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“I thought the curriculum was great. I’ve written High School and college curricular and what these 3 year olds learned was beyond my expectations! I really didn’t expect her to learn the level of academics but she did and she loved it! She taught me the life cycle of a butterfly!” - 6/25/08 Reunion.

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“I came to CFA being new to the area. My husband, our 3 kids and I moved to Smithtown from California. Talk about culture shock. I don’t know what we would have done without CFA. I was driving by one day and just decided to stop in and see what it was all about. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made! The staff and other families helped us get a lay of the land. My youngest and I have been participating in parent-child programs for almost a year now. We look forward to every class and come religiously every week. We have so much fun and we’ve made so many friends. CFA is our second home.” - Tasha B.

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