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Canopy, a Beautiful Playspace for Babies + Toddlers, to Open May 1
Canopy, a beautiful new play and movement studio designed as a haven for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers, will officially open on May 1, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.Canopy offers a variety of classes, events, and open play sessions for little ones. The space (whose inspiration draws from the Re... [ + ]ggio Emilia and Montessori educational philosophies) is dedicated to children (aged infant through four years old) and their caregivers. Canopy's welcoming and bright open floor plan features soft rugs & toys, a cozy lounge area for adults, and designated spaces for babies to safely explore.Launched by Rachel Beider, founder of New York City's beloved PRESS Massage studios, Canopy offers a variety of engaging classes (including music classes, baby and me yoga, story time, babywearing dance classes, and more), plus parties and events. A full list of class offerings (all open to the public) can be found here. Membership offerings (including affordable Founding and Monthly plans) can be accessed here.Canopy is open daily from 9am - 5pm.Address: 118 N 11th St Floor 3, Brooklyn, NY 11249More about Canopy:When Founder Rachel Beider’s first baby was born in March 2020, just a few days following the first shelter-in-place orders in New York City, she realized that her experience as a new mom would be vastly different from what she had planned for and expected. Postpartum anxiety, depression, and loneliness set in. Without a community of moms surrounding her, classes and “baby and me” activities to engage in, or a designated “third space”, she lacked camaraderie with other new parents. A few years later, five months pregnant with her second child, Rachel was determined that this time would be different. She began thinking about how she could build a comforting physical space that would help her and other new parents feel supported. And thus, Canopy was born: a beautiful, safe, and intentionally-designed space where moms, dads, caregivers, and little ones can bond and find community.