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nj READy 2 PLAY provides engaging storytime paired with experimental play & sensory experiences!

03/30/2026

🚨 BERGEN COUNTY PARENTS—THIS IS YOUR SIGN!

Something exciting is coming to Ridgewood this spring at the YMCA… and you don’t want to miss it! 🎉

✨ Classes start April 6th! ✨

Think sensory play, books, bubbles… and learning that never stops. 🫧📚💡

We’re bringing our most-loved programs to 112 Oak Street:

🌟 StoryPlay
🔤 ABC Explorers
🔬 STEM for Littles

All classes are led by Allyse Bader- literacy specialist and co-founder of NJ Ready 2 Play!

From our Montclair community to Bergen County, we’re so excited to welcome new families into our Best Caretaker & Me classes—where play meets purpose and every moment is a chance to learn, connect, and grow.

📚Come play, learn, and make memories together
Spots are limited—join us this spring!

03/28/2026

Ready, set, PLAY! 💛✨

If you’re looking for the sweetest, most supportive first school experience, our NJ Ready 2 Play Preschool Prep Program is it!

📍 52 Upper Montclair Plaza
🗓 Monday–Thursday sections available

We focus on what really matters—helping your child feel happy, confident, and ready 💫

✔️ Gentle, loving separation
✔️ Early Pre-K skills taught through PLAY (the way kids learn best!)
✔️ Small groups that become the cutest little community of friends
It’s truly the highlight of our week… and it just might become yours too! 🥹

🌟 NEW Wednesday class at 10:45 AM!
Perfect for little ones getting ready for camps or starting school this September.

Spots are limited—come see what everyone’s talking about and check out our amazing reviews! 💕

EarlyLearning

03/26/2026

CALLING ALL BABIES 6 MONTHS+ 💛

Ms. Olivia’s Babbles & Books has open spots for the first time in forever—and you don’t want to miss it! ✨

This sweet, engaging class is the perfect introduction to songs, stories, bubbles 🫧, and early language play—all in a warm, supportive environment.

Led by a Speech & Language Pathologist, each class is designed to boost communication and language development through play—plus you’ll leave with easy tips to keep the learning going at home 📚✨

🗓 Mondays & Tuesdays | 12:00–12:45 PM
📍 52 Upper Montclair Plaza

Spots are rarely available—grab yours for Spring before they’re gone! 💛 Classes start April 6th!

03/23/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME at NJ READY 2 PLAY! 🎉

Want to join the fun AND win a FREE 5-class pack?! 👀

Here’s how to enter:
✨ Follow us
✨ Like this post
✨ Tag 3 friends in the comments who would LOVE NJ READY 2 PLAY

That’s it! Each tag = another entry, so keep them coming 💛

Winner will receive a FREE 5-pack of classes to use for any of our programs this spring!

📅 Winner announced March 30 — don’t miss out!

Let the tagging begin ⬇️

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✨ Meet the Team at NJ READy 2 PLAY✨

At NJ READy 2 PLAY, we believe the magic of our programs comes from the incredible educators who lead them. Our team is made up of passionate teachers, specialists, and creators who bring deep expertise—and a lot of heart—to everything they do.

From literacy specialists and experienced classroom teachers to a speech-language pathologist, bilingual educator, and performing arts professional, each member of our team is highly qualified in their field and dedicated to creating joyful, meaningful learning experiences for children.

Together, Allyse, Dani, Romina, Liz, Lizzie, Olivia, and Courtney bring decades of experience in education, child development, literacy, speech and language, and the arts. Most importantly, they share a belief that children learn best through play, connection, creativity, and strong relationships.

We are so proud of the team that makes NJ READy 2 PLAY such a special place for families and children to learn and grow. 💛

Share some love for our awesome team!

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Spring is almost here 🌸 — and so is our most exciting season yet in Montclair and Ridgewood!

More literacy. More phonics. More sensory play. More joyful learning. 📚

Montclair
Our most packed schedule yet. Expanded class times and offerings that blend early literacy, phonemic awareness, hands-on sensory exploration, and guided reading experiences — all rooted in purposeful play. We will also welcome new teachers as our team grows 🌷

Ridgewood
New class days. New times. New offerings. We’ve added flexible options and fresh programming focused on science for curious toddlers, phonics development, and immersive sensory learning.

This spring, we’re building curious minds, strong readers, and confident kids — one playful class at a time.
Enrollment is open, and spots fill quickly.

We can’t wait to welcome you ✨🔗 in bio for all the details!!

01/26/2026

Play, read, sing, and learn—together 💛

Our play-based literacy, caregiver-and-me classes for toddlers are now underway at the Ridgewood YMCA as part of our winter schedule ❄️📚

Designed for first learners and their grownups, each class builds early literacy skills through joyful play, movement, and stories.

✨ New families can try their first class FREE! ✨
📍 Ridgewood YMCA
🔗 Sign up at: www.njready2play.com

More class options—including Monday mornings—coming soon!

01/22/2026

🧸🎶 ¡Hola, little linguists! 🎶🧸

Did you know toddlers’ brains are basically language sponges? 🧠💥 Research shows that early exposure to a second language can boost memory, attention, and problem-solving skills—even before kids can read!

Our Spanish Toddler Class brings language to life through songs, movement, stories, and play 💃📚🪇—the way toddlers learn best! And the magic is led by our fabulous teacher Romina, who brings decades of experience teaching young children and an infectious love of Spanish that little ones instantly connect with 💛✨

📍 Upper Montclair Plaza
🗓 Wednesdays at 10:45 AM

Perfect for curious toddlers (and their grown-ups!)
Come build confidence and a love of language—one joyful class at a time.

✨ Spots fill fast—come meet Romina and join the fun!

01/15/2026

❄️❤️ Winter schedule = FULL of fun & learning! 📚✨

We’re officially in full swing, and spots are filling up fast!
There are just a few openings left in Montclair and Ridgewood to join the fun ❄️🎉

So far, 2026 has been our best year yet — we’ve met so many amazing new families and watched our returning kids make incredible growth, connections, and trust 🩷

✨ Don’t miss out!
🔗 Link in bio to sign up
🎈 Free trials available for new clients!

01/13/2026

Babbles & Books 📚 | Early Language & Literacy

An expert-led infant class for babies 6–18 months focused on speech development, early literacy, social interaction, and parent-child bonding. Through songs, storytelling, and play-based learning, little ones build the foundation for communication and connection.
Led by Speech Pathologist Olivia Lada or Literacy Specialist Allyse Bader, this class supports milestone-based language growth in a warm, community-centered environment.

📍 Montclair & Ridgewood
• Mondays 12 PM – Montclair (waitlist)
• Tuesdays 11:30 AM – Montclair (spots open)
• Fridays 11:30 AM – Ridgewood (spots open)

✨ Free trial classes for new families
🔗 in bio for more information!

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52 Upper Montclair Plaza
Montclair, NJ
07043