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Baby Play and LearningECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges Birth-12 mo. w/adult • Non-Separating Class Free Sibling Childcare (ages 1-PreK) available with registration Welcoming a new addition to your family brings numerous joys and adjustments. Baby Play & Learning offers an opportunity for parents to connect with each other and a parenting educator to discuss their baby's growth and development. Class includes playtime, music activities, and discussions. Can't make it to all of that dates? That is ok, we would be happy to have your join us when you can.2024-2025
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Coffee and Connect (Parent Discussion Class)ECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesPARENT DISCUSSION CLASS for parents of children AGES BIRTH-GRADE 3 Optional Childcare: Ages 1-PreK Coffee and informal conversation provided! Come together and talk about the journey of parenting. Parents will join ECFE staff and other parents to find your village and share resources. Childcare with classroom free play is available for children ages 1-preK. (Infants remain with the parent.)2024-2025
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PopularDC KidsECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges Birth-PreK with an adult Separating Class: Midway through class parents will move to a separate room for parent discussion while the children remain in the classroom to play and explore.. Ages 0-12 months remain with a parent during separation time. Ages 1+ must be able to sit and eat snack independently to separate. Parents and children participate in fun learning activities purposefully designed in the areas of language and literacy development, social and emotional development, cognitive development and physical development. During separation time, parents will discuss the wonders and challenges of this age group.2024-2025
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PopularJump Into PreschoolECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAge 3 by 9/1/2025 through Age 5 Your child will meet new friends and gain preschool experience. The class schedule will include circle time, free play, snack and large motor play. Caregivers will bring their child, help them find their locker, participate together in morning circle time (about 20 minutes), and then leave while the students stay to enjoy classroom time with friends. Caregivers will return to pick up their child at 10:30.2024-2025
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PopularMusic and MoreECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges Birth-PreK with an adult Non-Separating Class Tapping, clapping, bouncing, and dancing! Sing along and move with us as we explore the joy of music. Physical activity plays a crucial role in the growth and development of a child's body and mind. Through music, children can enhance both fine and large motor skills, strengthen relationships, and expand their communication and imagination.2024-2025
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PopularNight OwlsECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges Birth-PreK with an adult Separating Class: Midway through class parents will move to a separate room for parent discussion while the children remain in the classroom to play and explore. Ages 0-12 months remain with a parent during separation time. Ages 1+ must be able to sit and eat snack independently to separate. Night Owls offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with your child(ren) after a long day! Join us for an evening of fun where you and your child can make new friends and engage in hands-on activities. Midway through the class period, children will continue to enjoy exploration activities while parents engage in discussions covering various aspects of parenting.2024-2025
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PopularNo Paint Brushes AllowedECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges 2-PreK with an adult Separating Class: Midway through class parents will move to a separate room for parent discussion while the children remain in the classroom to play and explore. Optional Childcare Available for siblings ages Birth-23 months Discover new ways to create without a paint brush! Bring your imagination and explore making art with many different objects found in the environment around us. Midway through class the adults will separate to have discussion focused on parenting topics while the children continue to explore in the classroom.2024-2025
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PopularOutdoor EveningsECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges Birth-PreK with adult Separating Class: Midway through class parents will move to a separate room for parent discussion while the children remain in the classroom to play and explore. Ages 0-12 months remain with a parent during separation time. Ages 1+ must be able to sit and eat snack independently to separate. Join us for a dynamic class where children and caregivers will engage in outdoor activities and stations during the first half. After an interactive outdoor circle time, parents and caregivers will have dedicated discussion time while the children continue their outdoor exploration. In case of bad weather, the class will relocate indoors to the classroom.2024-2025
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Pop In and PlayECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges Birth-PreK with an adult Come with your young children (ages up through PreK) to the Early Childhood Center for child-directed activities and open playtime. Join us on any date that fits your schedule, and feel free to invite friends and their little ones, or come and make new friends! No need to pre-register required for this event! Optional: Pre-Register for all 7 Monday evening dates and/or all 15 Monday/Friday daytime dates for a reduced rate. EVENINGS: Mondays • 6:00-7:15 pm Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14 $3/family/date (no registration necessary!) OR Pre-register for all 7 evening dates for $14 MORNINGS: Mondays & Fridays • 9:00-10:00 am Mondays: October 28, Nov 25, Dec 16, Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 31, Apr 28 Fridays: October 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 21, Apr 4, May 2 $3/family/date (no registration necessary!) OR Pre-register for all 15 morning dates for $302024-2025
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PopularSpring Book BunchECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges Birth-PreK with an adult Separating Class: Midway through class parents will move to a separate room for parent discussion while the children remain in the classroom to play and explore. Ages 0-12 months remain with a parent during separation time. Ages 1+ must be able to sit and eat snack independently to separate. Embark on sensory, art, and classroom activities inspired by our weekly book adventure! Spend quality time with your child and make new friends. Midway through the class, children will stay in the classroom under the guidance of the early childhood teacher and paraprofessional, while parents move to another room for a discussion on parenting topics with our educator. Location: Early Childhood Center2024-2025
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Toddler TimeECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges 1-2.5 with an adult Non-Separating Class: Midway through class parents will participate in parent discussion in the same classroom as the children continue to play and explore with the paraprofessional. Optional childcare available for ages 0-1 & 2.5-PreK: $10/full session Little ones are discovering so much about themselves and their world! This age group is cruising through sensory, motor, social/emotional, language and cognitive development. Along with discovery comes the wonderful challenges for mom's and dad's loving guidance. This is a time for you and your child to explore activities and learn fun songs/rhymes together. There will also be parent discussion time led by our parent educator where parents along the same journey can visit and ask questions.2024-2025