An 8-week introduction to The Nurture Method™
Nurture Play
Nurturing you and baby, right from the start.
Play to grow.
Play is the work of childhood. It’s the language babies use to explore, communicate, and build trust. At Nurture Play, we use play as the medium to teach parents The Nurture Method™—an approach that cultivates clarity, confidence, and connection from the very beginning.
The Classes
Class Details
Each Nurture Play session blends gentle structure with freedom to explore.
Play is learning.
In a small group, classes are structure as so:
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Opening play: parent and baby settle in, warm up to the room set up to invite babies to play
- Topic of the week: Each week will have a new skill or element to incorporate in play that you will learn
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Guided observation: Be led into better ability to read your baby’s cues with clarity.
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Parent coaching: Direct feedback and strategies during each class.
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Community: Meet other parents committed to intentional parenting.
Every session is designed to leave you feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected — to your baby, and to yourself as a parent.
How It Works
Every detail of Nurture Play is designed to give you structure without overwhelm. The format is simple and consistent, so you can focus fully on learning and connecting.
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8 weeks / 45 minutes each session
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Babies grouped by mobility (pre-crawlers, crawleres, early walkers)
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Small group format for focused attention
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In-person in the center of Vancouver
Topics
What You'll Learn
Nurture Play blends the best of developmental psychology, RIE®, Montessori, and our own Nurture Method™ into a curriculum designed to transform your first year of parenthood. Each program offers deep learning for you and your baby.
Topics include…
- Preparing Baby’s Environment
- Toys with Purpose
- Fostering Natural Motor Development
- Age-appropriate Stimulation
- Fostering Early Literacy
- Emotional Regulation
- Boundaries and routines
- Sharing & Other Pro-Social Behaviour
- Separation Anxiety & Stranger Danger situations
- and more.
Why Parents Love Nurture Play
Parents choose Nurture Play because they want more than activities to pass the time. Each class equips you with clarity, a stronger bond with your child, and a framework you can use for years. Instead of a new song, parents leave with…
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Clarity: You’ll stop second-guessing and start knowing what your baby needs.
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Confidence: Build trust in your own instincts with professional guidance.
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Connection: Strengthen the bond between you and your child from the start.
Classes + Location
Current Classes
Spring 2026 Classes:
(191 E. 10th Ave, Vancouver)
March-April 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS Feb 20 @ 9AM
8-classes program: $220
– Pre-Crawlers A (~3-7 months): Tuesdays, 10:45am-11:30am
– Crawlers (~6-12months): Tuesdays, 9:45am-10:30am
– Toddlers(~12-18 months): Tuesdays, 1pm-1:45pm
– Pre-Crawlers B (~3-7 months): Wednesdays, 9:45am-10:30am
*all classes are 45 minutes per session
Our classes are intentionally small. If the class is not full, ongoing enrollment are available at pro-rated rates and prices will be adjusted on the payment site.
You can drop in for a one-off class. Drop-in fee is $28/session.
Location
Our classes are at This World’s Ours Centre at 10th & Main (191 E 10th Ave) in the center of Vancouver.
Check back for future class locations!
Current Classes
At the moment, all our current classes are sold out. This is typical as we keep our classes intentionally small to curate a co-hort experience.
Please check back for our next registration date. You may also reach out to be added to our waitlist. Please email us at info@imperfectparent.com. We thank you for your understanding.
FAQ
How is Nurture Play different than other baby classes?
Many classes focus on entertainment. We focus on equipping you with lasting skills to guide your child through every stage.
What is a session like?
Our group sessions are gentle on babies and gentle on parents. There’s not a lot of waving rattles over babies. There’s a whole lot of practical and evidence-based tips on nurturing your baby’s development. In our 45 minutes together, we …
- Check In: Play objects and setup change week to week. Babies enjoy free-play and exploration. Parents settle in and catch up with familiar faces.
- Observation Time: After your baby and yourself settle in, we begin our quiet observation time. This intentional time is spent observing your baby’s capabilities and learning interest. Parents and babies find this period most relaxing and enjoyable.
- Share & Learn: We spend the rest of class in discussion. With small class sizes, our facilitator is able to offer their observations week to week, and share their insight about your child’s development. There is a guided discussion topic each week, and often a parent’s questions will lead us to expand beyond play to help address parenting challenges.
Do I participate, or just observe?
Both. You’ll actively connect with your baby while learning how to step back and notice the small signals that matter.
My partner wants to join - can they?
Yes. Parenting works best when both parents are aligned, and we encourage partner participation.
Why are babies grouped by mobility and not by age?
Our groups are intentionally separated by mobility instead of by age to respect each child’s unique developmental path. We practice natural development for each physical milestone. There are big changes in your baby’s play needs as milestones are unfolded so we set up our classes according to what best meets the needs of children at that stage of development.
Can I come in for a drop-in?
Drop-ins are limited but possible if there is space in the class. Please contact us at hello@nurtrly.com before dropping-in to check for availability.
We run 8 sessions per term, one session per week. This offers a cohort environment so the families and babies can bond with each other and foster attachment to the space and program. Drop-ins can be accommodated, but to get the max benefit for you and your baby, we encourage you to come for the 8 sessions!
What's your sick policy?
We want babies to be fully able to engage in class, and if they are unwell, what they need more than play are cuddles. If baby or yourself are sick, please do not attend class. Runny noses, coughing, or sneezing are signs of sickness and you or your baby will not be able to attend class. Babies will also need to be free of more severe symptoms of illness such as fever, vomitting, or diarrhea for 24 hours before attending class.
Missed classes due to illness will not be made up. If the class facilitator is ill, notice will be sent to parents as soon as possible to notify them that the class is cancelled. We will then provide a make up class for all registrants.