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Galoop Classes

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Thoughtful routines, community, and joy for all. Cecilia Matson, M.A. offers the perfect developmental class for your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Galoop is a caregiver-attended playgroup offering a warm, structured space for children to play, explore, and socialize — and for caregivers to connect and feel supported. In her class your child will find the environment he needs to learn, have fun, and fulfill his potential. Cecilia makes sure all of your child's developmental needs and strengths are met. Cecilia has been working with families and their young children for the last 20 years (Tufts University, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Brazelton Institute, Isis Parenting). Cecilia brings her expertise on parenting and child development to every class and you'll have the opportunity to chat and consult about topics such as eating, sleeping, behavior, discipline, potty training, and more. Cecilia's warm and empathetic teaching style will make you and your child feel right at home. Everyone who has been in class with her raves about her classroom environment: a relaxed, fun, engaging place where children, parents, and caregivers all learn and feel supported.

10/03/2026

Starting school is a big milestone — for little ones and their grown-ups. ❤️

We love hearing from families about how Galoop helped their children feel ready for this next step. Through play, friendships, routines, and growing independence, our mornings help little ones build the confidence and skills they’ll carry with them into preschool and beyond. 🌈

If you’re looking for a warm, play-based preschool prep program in the Chestnut Hill area, we’d love to meet you and your little one. Come see what our mornings are all about! ☀️

Link in bio for more!

09/30/2026

Sensory play, process art, and hands on creativity are some of the most powerful tools for early childhood development 🍂 This week at Galoop we leaned all the way into fall…acorn squirrel sensory bins, painting pinecones and glitter glue leaves. Little hands exploring different textures, building fine motor skills and expressing themselves creatively, all while having the absolute best time 🥹 This is what learning looks like at Galoop. Still a few spots available for Fall Session, link in bio! 🍁

09/28/2026

This week’s Caregiver Conversation: The Importance of Routines 💬

Routines can do so much more than help the day run smoothly. For young children, the relationships and repetition built into everyday routines support learning, self-regulation, social skills, and smoother transitions.

This week during snack time, we’ll be talking about routines with our Galoop caregivers - what’s working, what’s challenging, and the questions that come up along the way. We also shared a great resource from Zero to Three with our families this week: Creating Routines for Love and Learning.

What’s one routine your little one can always count on?

09/23/2026

🍁 Fall Session 2026 is officially underway and we could not be more excited to welcome everyone back! We still have a few spots available — our Morning Program is for little ones ages 1 to 3.5 years, Monday through Friday 9AM to 12PM. Pick two or more mornings per week to fit your family’s schedule 🌿 DM us or reach out via link in bio!

09/15/2026

There is a chill in the air and that means Galoop’s Fall Session is almost here! 🍁 If you have been curious about us, our Open House is the perfect opportunity to come see what we are all about.

Tour our beautiful space, meet our teachers, connect with current families and get all your questions answered. Friday September 18 • 10:00–11:30AM • 379 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill MA • Link in bio to RSVP or send us a DM!

09/08/2026

This is Galoop 💚 A play-based, caregiver-accompanied morning program for little ones ages 1 to 3.5 years in Chestnut Hill, MA 🌿

Every morning follows a familiar rhythm — art making, sensory play, outdoor exploration, bilingual circle time in English and Spanish — but the heart of it is always the same. Consistent routines, hands-on learning, and a warm community that sets little ones up beautifully for preschool and beyond 🥹

And the best part? Caregivers stay, connect, and grow right alongside their littles. Because at Galoop, it’s not just a playgroup — it’s your village.

Fall Session runs September 22 through December 18 • Ages 1 to 3.5 years • 2 to 5 mornings per week 🍁 Registration is open now — link in bio! And if you’re new to Galoop, come meet us at our Open House on Friday September 18 from 10:00 to 11:30AM.

09/01/2026

We know finding the right program for your little one is a big deal. That’s why we’re opening our doors for a Fall Open House on Friday September 18 from 10:00–11:30AM — come tour our beautiful space, meet our warm and wonderful teachers, and chat with current Galoop families who can share their experience firsthand 🌸 No commitment necessary, just come as you are! DM us to RSVP!🍁🌿

08/01/2026

Our final stop on this fun, themed 7-week Summer Camp journey? TRANSPORTATION. And it was obviously a hit! 🚂✨ Construction sensory bins, sticker roads, road map play, transportation tables and so much more 🚗✈️

Seven weeks, seven themes, one incredible summer at Galoop 🥹 We are so grateful for every single family who joined us this summer! Next up…Fall Session!

Galoop is a play-based toddler program in Chestnut Hill, MA serving families in Newton, Brookline, Needham and beyond 🌿 Fall Session starts September 22 — link in bio to register! 🍁

07/18/2026

We think we have some future farmers on our hands…these little ones absolutely SHOWED UP for Week 5: At the Farm 🐄🌾 Cowboy hats, corn sensory tables, painted chickens and pigs, farm puzzles and so much more 🌽 Two more incredible themed weeks still to go — Magical Creatures and Transportation! Summer at Galoop is flying by.

07/14/2026

Questions? Let us know!

New families are welcome to join us for an open house on September 18th from 10-11:30am. We’d love to meet you!

Address

379 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA
02467

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.galoopclasses.com/

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