Early Childhood Education in Gold Coast
Bubbles Academy is now open at 900 N Michigan, Level 6! Join us for imaginative and developmentally-focused classes, activities, birthdays parties & events for children ages 0-6. Classes are available 7 days a week across music, movement, art, preschool prep & after-school enrichment. Join us for Pop-In Art with projects rotating weekly, available from 12pm – 5pm every day and shop our curated retail featuring local mom-owned businesses!
Fall Sessions: Registration is Now Open!
Fall 2: Oct 28 – Dec 21
Winter 1: Jan 6 – Feb 22
Full session registration will be prorated to reflect however many weeks are left in the session, so it’s never too late to join us!
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- Up to 2 adults may accompany each child to class
- Details are found in the Pricing & Policies section below.
Class packs are available for all locations, purchase here!
Fall Sessions: Registration is Now Open!
Fall 2: Oct 28 – Dec 21
Winter 1: Jan 6 – Feb 22
Full session registration will be prorated to reflect however many weeks are left in the session, so it’s never too late to join us!
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- Up to 2 adults may accompany each child to class
- Details are found in the Pricing & Policies section below.
Class packs are available for all locations, purchase here!
Open Play In Gold Coast
Open Play In Gold Coast
Every day from 12pm – 5pm
$10 to pop in
Free for families registered in a full session of classes or with class pack enrollment
Add Pop-In Art for an additional $5!
NEW Baby Playgroup!
Join us for open play fun and socializing with other Bubbles Academy families! Stay after your Music class or come just for the fun! The music room is filled with developmentally appropriate toys and play for babies and crawlers. Afternoon playdates are free for families registered for the current session of classes or $10 per drop-in class.
- Wednesday 12:30pm – 1:30pm
NEW Baby Playgroup!
Join us for open play fun and socializing with other Bubbles Academy families! Stay after your Music class or come just for the fun! The music room is filled with developmentally appropriate toys and play for babies and crawlers. Afternoon playdates are free for families registered for the current session of classes or $10 per drop-in class.
- Wednesday 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Daily Pop-in Art
Daily Pop-in Art
Join us and make something amazing at Bubbles Academy! We’re offering our weekly art projects with all the supplies included – just come ready to dive into your masterpiece!
- 12 – 5 PM every day
- $10 per child
- New projects each week
Private Birthday Parties
Bubbles Academy is the ideal spot for your next birthday party! With bright, whimsical spaces and a variety of fun activities, you won’t run out of entertainment options. Choose from slots available on Saturdays and Sundays, with early afternoon and late afternoon times to accommodate your family’s schedule.
Enjoy two special hours that are sure to keep the kids laughing and playing all day long. Our staff will ensure everything runs smoothly so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the big day.
Private Birthday Parties
Bubbles Academy is the ideal spot for your next birthday party! With bright, whimsical spaces and a variety of fun activities, you won’t run out of entertainment options. Choose from slots available on Saturdays and Sundays, with early afternoon and late afternoon times to accommodate your family’s schedule.
Enjoy two special hours that are sure to keep the kids laughing and playing all day long. Our staff will ensure everything runs smoothly so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the big day.
Shop our curated retail selection, now online!
Shop our curated retail selection, now online!
Shipping or pickup available!
Pick-up is available at 900 or Bucktown: You’re welcome to pick up your order at 900 N. Michigan or at our Bucktown location at 2184 N. Elston. If you’d like to pick up your order in Bucktown, please let us know in the order notes section during checkout!
Community Events!
Join the fun and connect with other families in the Bubbles community while we share the joy of laughing, playing, and learning together! See our upcoming events below and save your spot at our next celebration!
Community Events!
Join the fun and connect with other families in the Bubbles community while we share the joy of laughing, playing, and learning together! See our upcoming events below and save your spot at our next celebration!
Learn More
Fall Session 2 Pricing:
Mon, Tues, Wed Classes (8 weeks)
- 45-minute classes: $200/Session or $35 drop-in
- 60-minute classes: $320/Session or $50 drop-in
Thurs, Fri, Sat Classes (7 weeks)
- 45-minute classes: $175/Session or $35 drop-in
- 60-minute classes: $280/Session or $50 drop-in
If a class cancellation is necessary, a makeup class credit will be provided.
Bubbles Academy follows CDC guidance for masking in indoor environments. At medium level masks are optional, and at high level masks are required. The current level for Chicago can be found here. Please note, this may change throughout a session.
Zero Symptoms Policy
If you, your child, or someone in your household is showing ANY symptoms of illness, we ask that you keep your child home and schedule a make-up class.
Code of Clean
We take the safety of our families and teaching artist staff very seriously, and ask for your partnership in providing a safe, clean classroom environment. >> View details
Makeup policy
If you miss a class, you may register for a makeup class by emailing [email protected]
Makeups are limited to 2 per session and must be used within the same session.
Advance registration is required, and makeup classes are available on a first-come first-served basis. Due to class format, makeup classes are not available for Gentle Separation.
You can access the Bubbles Academy space via the 900 Self-Park Garage (August Level) or elevators from Michigan Avenue. We are located on Level 6, across from Bloomingdales, down the corridor to the parking garage.
Parking validation provided
The current validation provides up to 3 hours of parking for a $11 fee. Please note the parking validation criteria can change at any time and is managed by the shopping center.
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