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Since 20035.0 on GoogleNon-profit co-op

Your fees go 100% towards rent, snacks, and fun for the kids.

Ages 0–5Caregiver stays

Try a Visit First

No payment is due before your first visit.

Your First Visit

Register on Jovial

Jovial registration is for Fall/Spring semester membership.

Register on Jovial
First visit freeNo payment before first visitFall enrollment openCaregiver stays

Summer is a lighter, separate community session with weekly meetups. Questions about summer or upcoming Fall openings? Contact us and we’ll point you to the right next step.

"This structure really helped my oldest transition to the routine of preschool seamlessly."

- Kylie R.

"A life saver for me as a stay at home parent. I have met some of my very best friends."

- Shari H.

"I started here with my oldest 7 years ago and now I'm on my 3rd. Such a gift to our family."

- Catie R.

Affordable Membership

Less than $8 per week

Most Common
Children 12+ Months
Per 16-week semester
$120/ child
  • Weekly snack included
  • Facility & supplies
  • Additional siblings +$30 each per semester
  • Extra day +$30 per family per semester
Under 12 Months
Per 16-week semester
$100/ infant
  • Safe infant play area
  • Parent socialization
  • Gentle sensory toys provided
  • Flexible arrival for nap schedules
Fall enrollment open
First Lutheran Church, Waltham
Parent-led co-op

What Membership Means

We're a cooperative: each family helps a little to keep playgroup affordable, welcoming, and running smoothly. New families are shown how it works.

  • Take a duty shift (about once a month)

    Open/setup, lead circle time, set up snack, or close down

  • Join a committee (optional)

    Help with events, supplies, or communications if you'd like

Ready to Register? It Takes Under 10 Minutes

If you're ready to register, have this info ready:

Your info

Guardian name (+ caregiver if different)

Child info

Name, birthdate, allergies

Emergency + pediatrician

Contact info for both

Availability

Days to attend, volunteer capabilities

1

Fill out the form

~5-10 minutes on Jovial

2

Read and confirm agreement

Quick checkbox, no signing

3

We'll follow up with next steps

We'll reach out by email

Show up and play!

We'll introduce you and help you settle in

Common Questions