Baby & Me

Overview
J Baby is a dynamic, engaging program designed for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers, providing an enriching foundation for early learning and exploration.
Through a combination of music, movement, stories, and hands-on activities, J Baby creates meaningful experiences that help connect little ones to the world around them. In our warm and welcoming environment, caregivers and children explore songs, stories, sensory activities, and celebrations, creating bonds of learning, joy, and discovery that last a lifetime.
The program is thoughtfully crafted to respect the developmental stages of young children, fostering early curiosity while supporting the caregiver-child connection. From the excitement of exploring new sounds to the joy of first celebrations, J Baby introduces key concepts through age-appropriate experiences that are as fun as they are meaningful. Whether it’s singing about the stars, exploring new tastes and textures, or simply playing and growing together, J Baby offers a joyful beginning to your family’s journey of learning and connection.
Connect with us to receive your Welcome Baby Gift Bag. Contact: Stephanie Ziman >
Programs at Owings Mills
During the sessions, all participants will be given access to the Parenting Center, a play room for young ones.
Contact UsGet your postpartum mind and body as strong as ever with personal trainer and mom of three, Jamie Bandelin. This 45 minute class will combine cardio and strength training, with a focus on postpartum safety during exercise. Moms are promised to break a sweat and build a community, while little ones will remain in their strollers throughout the duration of the class.
J Early Childhood at the Stoler Early Learning Center’s Bagels on the Biblical: A Mitzvah Morning
A Mitzvah Morning is a special opportunity for the whole family to come together, connect, and make a difference! Enjoy bagels and coffee, explore fun activities for kids, and discover how you can get involved and give back. It’s the perfect way to see what our community has to offer while modeling kindness and gratitude for your children.
Commonplay provides interactive moments for caregivers to sing, play instruments, dance, and connect with their child. Children will develop confidence and music appreciation through playful exploration. In every class, you will experience live music that is dynamic and imaginative and will encourage everyone to move, sing, and create together. Grab a scarf and play with us!
Our gentle and nurturing program for newborns and their caregivers offers a peaceful introduction to bonding and sensory experiences.
Through soothing music, gentle touch, and calming rituals, Hello Baby creates a loving space for connection during those precious early weeks. The program helps babies ease into daily rhythms with simple songs, lullabies, and comforting symbols that resonate deeply with the youngest of hearts. Caregivers are guided to weave meaningful moments into everyday routines, from bedtime rituals to tender expressions of love.
Hello Baby also fosters a warm, supportive community where caregivers, especially new mothers, can share, and find community and encouragement. We celebrate the wonder of the newborn stage as the beginning of a lifelong journey of love and connection.
Join Jen for a fun-filled morning of jammin’ and dancing! This high-energy music and movement class is designed especially for toddlers and their caregivers! This hour is filled with singing, dancing, and joyful connection with your child and other families. Led by the ever-energetic Jen, this interactive class is perfect for busy toddlers who love to move, groove, and explore the joy of music together. (6-36 months)
Come ready to wiggle, giggle, and make some memories!
A creative, open-ended play experience for little ones and their grown-ups! We provide a wide variety of sensory bins, art supplies, open-ended materials, and hands-on activities for children to explore at their own pace. There’s no structured instruction—just an open-play environment where curiosity and imagination lead the way and parents and caregivers can join in the fun.
Perfect for fostering creativity, fine motor skills, and joyful discovery, Organized Chaos gives families the freedom to play, create, and connect together in a relaxed, engaging space.
This is your child’s time to experiment, get messy, and discover, while you enjoy being part of the creative process. We provide all the materials—you bring the curiosity and the joy!
This joyful and engaging weekly class is designed for toddlers and their caregivers to explore Jewish life through stories, play, and song. Each week we will:
- Dive into the Parsha of the Week using interactive Torah G-dly Play with props and storytelling.
- Celebrate Shabbat together with movement, blessings, songs, and sensory experiences,
- Explore Jewish values through developmentally appropriate provocations and play-based learning
- Create community with other families through shared rituals, routines, and meaningful connection.
Activities are designed with curious toddlers in mind—offering opportunities for early language development, social-emotional growth, fine and gross motor exploration, and joyful Jewish identity-building. Babies are always welcome, and older siblings too during breaks!
This playful, high-energy introduction to soccer is designed just for toddlers and their grown-ups! The Soccer Shots Toddler program focuses on building coordination, confidence, and a love for movement through fun, age-appropriate games and activities. With a focus on early childhood development, sessions support gross motor skills, listening, balance, and social interaction.
Children participate alongside a caregiver, creating a joyful bonding experience as they explore movement, follow directions, and celebrate small victories together. No competitive play—just giggles, encouragement, and a whole lot of running, kicking, and smiling!
Led by enthusiastic and trained coaches, Soccer Shots Toddler classes offer a safe, positive environment where toddlers can build a foundation for future sports participation—and have a blast while doing it.
- Build, mix, sort, and explore using everyday materials and open-ended provocations,
- Investigate cause and effect through water play, ramps, magnets, and more,
- Create process-based art and sensory projects that spark wonder and creativity,
- Develop early problem-solving and collaboration skills,
- And most importantly, have fun tinkering alongside a caring adult!
We look forward to welcoming you back for the summer of 2026; please check back for times and registration.
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Hours
All Hours & SchedulesMembership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Holiday Hours
We have special hours for certain Jewish holidays and national holidays. View 2025-2026 Holiday Schedule >
Labor Day
Monday, September 1 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 22 | 5:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday, September 23 – CLOSED
Wednesday, September 24 – CLOSED
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 1 | 5:30 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday, October 2 – CLOSED
Sukkot
Monday, October 6 | 5:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 7 – CLOSED
Wednesday, October 8 – CLOSED
Shemini Atzeret
Monday, October 13 | 5:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 14 – CLOSED
Simchat Torah
Wednesday, October 15 | CLOSED
Visit
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
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Call
Welcome Desk: 410.559.3500
Member & Guest Services: 410.559.3506
Stay Connected
To receive text alerts on your mobile device:
Building Closings/Delays: text “join alerts to 410.994.7654
Group Fitness Cancellations or Changes: text “join groupx to 410.994.7654
Pool Closings: text “join poolOM”or “join PoolPH” to 410.994.7654
Basketball Gym Closings: text “join basketball” to 410.994.7654
Pickleball Changes: text “join pickleball” to 410.994.7654
View our Guest Policy and Fees.
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Membership and Guest Services Office Hours 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Holiday Hours
We have special hours for certain Jewish holidays and national holidays. View 2025-2026 Holiday Schedule >
Labor Day
Monday, September 1 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 22 | 5:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday, September 23 – CLOSED
Wednesday, September 24 – CLOSED
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 1 | 5:30 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday, October 2 – CLOSED
Sukkot
Monday, October 6 | 5:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 7 – CLOSED
Wednesday, October 8 – CLOSED
Shemini Atzeret
Monday, October 13 | 5:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 14 – CLOSED
Simchat Torah
Wednesday, October 15 | CLOSED
Visit
5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Map >
Call
Welcome Desk: 410.500.5900
Member & Guest Services: 410.500.5910
Stay Connected
To receive text alerts on your mobile device:
Building Closings/Delays: text “join alerts to 410.994.7654
Group Fitness Cancellations or Changes: text “join groupx to 410.994.7654
Pool Closings: text “join poolOM”or “join PoolPH” to 410.994.7654
Basketball Gym Closings: text “join basketball” to 410.994.7654
Pickleball Changes: text “join pickleball” to 410.994.7654
View our Guest Policy and Fees.
Team
Ziman, Stephanie
Baby and Me Program Coordinator
Dept.: Stoler ELC
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Have peace of mind when you work out at the J knowing that your children will be safe, nurtured and entertained in our fully-equipped babysitting rooms.

Shabbat & Holiday Discoveries
Sing, dance, play, create and celebrate with us! The J proudly serves as a destination for the community to gather for meaningful and engaging events and programs throughout the year.

Early Learning Center – Stoler
At the Stoler Early Learning Center, your child’s strengths and interests are nurtured through a play-based curriculum that sparks curiosity, encourages discovery, and honors the unique potential of every child.
Located at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC