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Education, connection, and mindful play from birth-five.

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Since launching in 2022, we’ve brought over two thousand families together in green spaces around Palm Beach County to connect, learn and play. Our unique programs, all taught by early childhood experts, are designed to equip you with the support and skills critical to this phase of life while improving early childhood outcomes.

Last September we opened our first brick and mortar at 485 Seventh Street in West Palm Beach! There, we have a storefront filled with our favorite toys, books and care products and a spacious classroom with programs Monday through Saturday!

Learn more about our story and mission.

Interior of a children's bookstore or toy shop with light green shelves filled with books, toys, and decorations, a curved green counter in the center, beige walls, ceiling lights, and a window on the right letting in natural light.
Children sitting at a table engaged in arts and crafts activities in a brightly lit room with a modern design and playful wall decorations.
A young girl with a yellow bow in her hair, wearing a colorful floral dress, standing in a store aisle reading a pamphlet or magazine, with shelves of books and toys in the background.
Modern interior space with light wood flooring, colorful wall decals of question marks, potted plants, wooden stools, and benches, with an open ceiling showing white pipes and ducts.
A woman with sunglasses on her head and a young girl with curly hair and a colorful dress sit at a table, smiling and interacting during an activity in an indoor setting. There are other people in the background.
A young girl with curly blonde hair wearing a dress decorated with brown pears, holding a tambourine, and smiling while participating in an outdoor event with other children, some of whom also have tambourines. There are music-related items on the gr
A smiling woman standing behind a green checkout counter at a store with shelves of toys and books in the background and a beige wall with the Zen Hippo logo.
Adults and children sitting on the floor engaged in a hands-on activity with colorful building shapes in a classroom setting.
Exterior of a modern building with blue windows and white and gray walls. A circular sign with a pig icon and the words 'ZENU POK' hangs beneath a metallic light fixture.
A man holding a baby girl with blonde hair and a floral dress in a store aisle looking at products on shelf, with other shoppers in the background.

Upcoming Classes

  • Sport Starts

    Monday 9:00 AM

    Ready, set, go! In this playful introduction to sports, we’ll build motor skills, coordination, and social skills. 1.5 - 4 years

  • Baby Connect

    Monday 11:30 AM

    This infant/parent class is designed to provide the connection, tools and support needed in the first six months. Each week the group will discuss parenting topics, sing songs, practice tummy time, explore sensory-rich materials and learn massage strokes to calm baby. 6 weeks - 6 months

  • Pretend Play

    Monday 3:30 PM

    Each week we’ll have a novel set up to inspire imaginative play, in which children assign, take on, and act out roles. This type of play helps children explore and understand their world, learn new social skills, explore feelings, and build vocabulary. 1.5 - 4 years

  • Music Together Babies

    Tuesday 12:45 AM

    Break out your tambourine, get in touch with your inner musician and connect with other families at this engaging music and movement program. Known to develop innate musicality, the curriculum is informed by decades of research. 3 - 12 months

Toddler girl in blue dress playing with sand toys outdoors during daylight.
Women giving massages to babies outdoors on a mat, with toys and strollers nearby.
Child with pink bow mixing ingredients in a kitchen setting with metal bowls and utensils.
Child in a playful yoga pose on an orange mat with an adult holding a book in the background outdoors.
Baby sitting at table with metal bowl and mashed food
Children painting on canvases outdoors with easels, surrounded by trees and a brick structure.
Child playing with toy ice cream set at outdoor picnic
Children playing with toy fruits and vegetables in a red container with whisks and spatulas on a checkered tablecloth.
Children playing outdoors with rocks and blocks, engaged in a sensory activity on a woven mat.

What people are saying…

  • "The sense of community among the teachers and children in the class was incredible. We are new to the area and, since joining ZenHippo, have connected with other families that we now call friends."

    Parent of 6 month old

  • "ZenHippo is so unique and special. Initially, we had nothing to compare it to, but after being away this summer and attending other classes, it made me appreciate just how exceptional it is. The classes, environments, tools and teachers are all so thoughtful and creative."

    Parent of 1.5 year old

  • "The most valuable thing for us is having a structured learn/play environment around other children, since our son is not in school yet. Having a social space for him to play in a beautiful location was wonderful!"

    Parent of 3 year old

  • “Classes are small and intimate, so we got to know our classmates and my curious baby received lots of attention.”

    Parent of 2.5 year old

  • "As a new parent, I didn't know how to fill my day. In class, I learned how to engage with my child confidently and in creative ways."

    Parent of 1 year old

  • "We love the songs, materials and teacher engagement. Our daughter asks to go everyday, even on weekends."

    Parent of 2 year old

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