Gymboree Play & Music has more than 30 years experience as the No. 1 early child education program in the world. The goal of our new program is simple: together we want to help parents around the world raise happy, confident and successful children. The Gymboree Learning Program, which was developed in the US with the help of child development experts, is now being offered at more than 600 sites in more than 30 countries.
| 1976 | Ms. Joan Barnes began operating Play Center business called Play & Music today |
| 1986(Jan) | Contract for first International Play & Music site signed -Australia |
| 1986(July) | Contract for first Play & Music in Europe signed - France |
| 1992 | Gymboree (parent company) began operating the business |
| 1992(Dec) | Contract for first Gymboree Play & Music in Asia signed - South Korea |
| 1995 | Gymboree Play & Music Division gained all rights to the business |
| 2006(May) | First site in Japan opened in Motoazabu, Tokyo. |
| 2007 | More than 600 Play & Music sites in over 30 countries |
| 2008(May) | Second site in Japan opens in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo. |
