School
Mommy and me infant and toddler early sensory learning classes in Hoboken, New Jersey and Waldwick, New Jersey. We focus on sensory play, socialization and American Sign Language. Each session is based on a book. Each class is inspired by a page within the book. Each class is a unique experience for the caregiver and child.
Our Nature school
The Nature School at Hugs & Bugs Club is founded on the belief that children are natural born scientists, motivated to learn in a warm and safe environment through exploration, investigation, discovering and solving problems in an organic way. In a world that is mostly hands off for children, we believe it is their job to touch everything they can get their little fingers on because we know it is essential to their mental development. It is our job to give them a safe place to do so. Our spaces are inspired by nature and sensory development, and designed to provoke the curiosities of our children.
We welcome families and homeschoolers seeking out a play based learning center focusing on social and emotional development.
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Please learn about our various programs and daily schedule below:
Our curriculum
Our philosophies are inspired by the great need for sensory development and the Reggio Emilia approach, a pedagogy which values the child as strong, capable and resilient. Children are leaders of their own education with the facilitation of our teachers, families, and peers. Each child holds a strong curiosity to learn more about the world around them. At Hugs & Bugs Club, we foster this curiosity and the sense of community. Our curriculum is child-centered, driven by our students’ interests and their desire to know more.
Please visit our Admissions page to learn more about options and pricing.
Small group setting for optimal peer socialization and individual attention.
Focus on social and emotional development.
Educational sensory activities aimed at developing gross and fine motor skills
Outdoor nature play in all kinds of weather
Integrated curriculum blending social studies, art, math and science into daily activities and field trips around town
A calming nature-filled environment, free of overstimulating elements
Private & secure App for parents to receive daily pictures with descriptions of the days adventures.
Learning through organic, creative exploration
programs
3-day afternoon program
Through play, children, 2-4 years old, will foster their imaginations and sense of community. Our play-based program and learning environment is designed to establish routine and promote socialization skills, independence and creative thinking. This class meets 3 times a week, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday in the afternoons, 3pm-5pm.
9am-12pm program
Our 3 hour 9am-12pm program for children 2.5 - 5 years old, provides both integration of play and purposeful teaching focused on building confidence, patience, independence and accountability. Our days are filled with sensory play and outdoor nature play. Their curiosity leads the teachers to design the classes based on the child’s interest and curiosities.
This program offers flexibility for families to enroll for 2 - 5 days.
9am-2pm program
Our 9am-2pm for children 2.5 - 5 years old, provides both integration of play and purposeful teaching focused on building confidence, patience, independence and accountability. It is here where we will deepen the exploration of ideas of the self, nature, science, math, culture, and the creative arts as we explore the outdoors and sensory play together. Their curiosity leads the teachers to design the classes based on the child’s interest and curiosities rather than a strictly academic structure. They learn to troubleshoot and become more independent thinkers, confident in their own capabilities.
The below application with pricing for all school programs. We will contact you shortly after receiving your application.