Y Mwanzo
Parenting Center

Whether you’re a new parent, expecting a baby, or chasing a toddler, we’re so glad you found us! Welcome!

The Y is here for all families, as your jumuiya, your resource, your hub of activities, and your connection to local parents and children.

We look forward to meeting you, and welcoming your family to the Y!

Check out the Y Beginnings Parenting Center and some of our other early childhood programs and activities:

Mzazi + Baby Yoga Classes
Mzazi & Baby Yoga
This yoga series is designed for parents/caregivers with pre-crawling babies and takes place at the YM&YWHA ya Washington Heights na Inwood. Birthing parents should be six+ weeks postpartum, and cleared by their doctor before joining class. Classes take place from 11:15am-12:00pm on the following dates:
  • 5/23
  • 5/30
  • 6/6
  • 6/13
  • 6/20

Visit our Eventbrite page to register.

Kikundi kipya cha Moms

Kikundi kipya cha Moms

Kuongozwa na vidokezo vya kila wiki, new moms with babies through six months who live in Upper Manhattan are invited to gather in local community and share from their experience, ask questions or just listen, in a supportive and inclusive environment that honors each unique family.

We are holding sessions on Tuesdays from 10:00mimi -12:00pm at the Y during the following dates:

  • 5/7
  • 5/14
  • 5/21
  • 5/28
  • 6/4
  • 6/11
  • 6/18
  • 6/25

Registration is required and group sizes are limited. To register, visit our Eventbrite page.

If you’d like to be added to our email list for information about future sessions, please complete this interest form.

Ukulele Shabbat
Come sing and dance with us as we welcome Shabbat with live music, baraka, challah, na marafiki. Familia zote zinakaribishwa kwa uchangamfu huko Ukulele Shabbat, moja ya sherehe nyingi za Y za jamii nzima ya utamaduni na likizo ya Kiyahudi. Hakuna ada ya kuhudhuria, but please make sure to RSVP here!

For children ages 0 – 5 with a parent or caregiver.

Takes place each Friday at the YM&YWHA ya Washington Heights na Inwood, room 312 on the 3rd floor from 11:30 – 12:00. Accessible by elevator. Stroller parking is available on the 1st floor.

Kierstin Hettler
Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Vijana na Burudani
khettler@ywhi.org
212-569-6200 x249

Changia Sasa

Changia Sasa
Changia Sasa

kids at YM&NDIYO

Changia Sasa’ Changia Sasa. Uzoefu umekuwa wa kuthawabisha sana kwa familia yangu yote. Uzoefu umekuwa wa kuthawabisha sana kwa familia yangu yote. Uzoefu umekuwa wa kuthawabisha sana kwa familia yangu yote. Uzoefu umekuwa wa kuthawabisha sana kwa familia yangu yote

– Uzoefu umekuwa wa kuthawabisha sana kwa familia yangu yote

Jisajili

Uzoefu umekuwa wa kuthawabisha sana kwa familia yangu yote