A class for every little lemon.
Little Lemon Learning at Paloma House offers playful, enriching children’s classes in St. Petersburg, Florida, designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups learning alongside them. Through music, movement, art, sensory play, early literacy, and preschool-prep activities, little ones can build new skills, explore their creativity, and make friends in a welcoming, community-centered environment.
Our teachers + curriculum
Little Lemon Learning classes are thoughtfully designed to combine purposeful play with age-appropriate learning and development. Our curriculum is created by Paloma House founder Sophie and Little Lemon Learning Program Coordinator Danielle, who both hold degrees in education and began their careers as elementary school teachers. Together, they bring their classroom experience and understanding of child development into every class, creating engaging opportunities for little ones to explore, build confidence, practice new skills, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our classes also provide caregivers ideas, tools, and resources to continue learning with their little ones at home!
Our Classes
Littlest Lemons is a relaxed weekly gathering designed for new moms and their babies to connect, unwind, and build community during the early months of parenthood. Rather than a structured class, caregivers are invited to settle in while little ones explore thoughtfully curated developmental play stations featuring tummy time mats, high-contrast cards, sensory toys, mirrors, and age-appropriate activities. Gentle songs, movement, and a loosely guided circle time provide opportunities for bonding, while plenty of open play and conversation allows moms to connect, share experiences, and find their community in a welcoming, judgment-free space.
*Some weeks will feature guest speakers from our motherhood community!
The Littlest Lemon | Newborn + Up
New Mom MeetupMondays 11:30 & Thursdays 11:00
Story time for caregivers and little ones infant & up.
Where stories turn into songs, movement, art and activity. Building a love of reading and literacy through connection with each other and community.
Each class will focus on a different story, with guided activities, movement, and art to go along with it.
Little Readers | Newborn + Up
Mom & Me Story TimeThursdays 9:15
Designed for little learners and their grown-ups, Little Learners 1.0 introduces early educational concepts through playful, hands-on experiences. Each class incorporates literacy, early math, sensory exploration, art, music, and movement while encouraging curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. Caregivers participate alongside their child, making it the perfect introduction to classroom routines and learning through play.
Little Learners 1.0 | 1 & Up
Mom & Me Early LearningTuesdays 11:00 & Thursdays 4:00
Little Learners 2.0 | 2-4
Preschool PreparationMondays & Wednesdays 9:45
Tuesdays 4:00
Little Learners 2.0 is a structured preschool preparation program designed to help children build the confidence and independence needed for the classroom. Through engaging lessons in literacy, early math, sensory play, art, and hands-on learning, children practice following routines, working independently, sharing with peers, and developing essential social-emotional and classroom skills. Parents are welcome to enjoy Paloma House while classes are in session, knowing their little one is learning, growing, and preparing for preschool in a nurturing environment.