Most preschool activities in Lathrop are run by the City of Lathrop at the Lathrop Community Center, Scott Brooks Gymnasium and the Park West tennis courts, and several private schools add martial arts and early math. Below is every option in the Lathrop listings that takes kids ages 3 to 5, with a link to each.
With a parent or caregiver
- Tiny Tot Open Play: open gym for ages 1 to 4 with a mini jump house, balance beams, tunnels and tricycles. Wednesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Scott Brooks Gymnasium, $40 a session or $12 drop-in.
- Parent & Me Classes: themed classes for ages 2 to 6 with baking, stories, crafts and simple science, new each session. Tuesdays 10:30 am to noon at the Lathrop Community Center, $25 to $85.
- Parent & Me Zumbini: music and movement up to age 5. Saturdays 10:15 to 11:00 am, $120 a session plus a $20 materials fee. The next session starts Jan 23.
- Mini Movers: five weeks of first sports skills for ages 3 to 5, rotating through basketball, soccer, T-ball, flag football, golf and multi-sport. Sundays at 9:00 or 10:00 am or Mondays at 4:00 pm at Scott Brooks Gymnasium, $85.
First classes on their own
- Future Stars Tiny Tots Tennis: beginner tennis for ages 4 to 7 at the Park West courts, Fridays and Sundays, $30 to $75 a month.
- Youth Karate (Ages 4-8): Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Scott Brooks Gymnasium, $110 a month.
- Little Warriors Toddler Jiu-Jitsu: a playful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu intro at Ares, weekdays at 4:00 pm. The first class is free.
- Lathrop Little League Baseball and Softball: Tee Ball starts at age 4. The 2027 season runs Feb 15 to Jun 30, $100, and registration closes Dec 31, 2026.
- S.A.M. Singapore Math: math enrichment from Pre-K at Yearn 2 Learn Academy, placed by level.
Daycare and preschool
For full-day care, the Lathrop daycare directory lists every licensed child care center and family child care home in Lathrop from the state registry, with ages served and capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can a 3 year old do in Lathrop?
Tiny Tot Open Play (ages 1 to 4), Parent & Me Classes (2 to 6), Parent & Me Zumbini (up to 5), Mini Movers (3 to 5) and Little Warriors toddler jiu-jitsu all take 3 year olds.
What is the first sport my preschooler can join in Lathrop?
Mini Movers starts at 3 with a parent. At 4, kids can join Little League Tee Ball, Tiny Tots Tennis and Youth Karate.
Where are preschool classes held in Lathrop?
Most city classes meet at the Lathrop Community Center or Scott Brooks Gymnasium on 5th Street, and tennis is at the Park West courts on Sheltered Cove Circle.
Are there free activities for toddlers in Lathrop?
Ares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a free first class for its Little Warriors toddler program. Tiny Tot Open Play is $12 to drop in.