Weekly Class: Registration Required This evening mixed-ages class provides an opportunity for new parents and those of toddlers to share experiences and ideas. Parent discussion will take place in the classroom. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. An optional survey from the MN Department of Education is included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our program if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Arux again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.

Weekly Class: Registration Required This class extends the age range to allow students to learn from each other. Ideal for families who want to work on sharing and/or sibling dynamics. Art, sensory, music, language, and games are the focus of this class as parents learn to appreciate their child's growing curiosity. Because of the wider age range, we gradually increase the time parents spend in discussion in another room until all students are comfortable staying in the classroom with the teacher and paraprofessional. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. An optional survey from the MN Department of Education is included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our program if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Arux again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.

Weekly Class: Registration Required Parents and tykes enjoy art, sensory, language, music, and other activities. Parent discussion is held in the classroom to begin the year. Separation will start slowly, working towards parents leaving for parent discussion during the second half of class. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. An optional survey from the MN Department of Education is included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our program if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Arux again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.

Weekly Class: Registration Required This evening class extends the age range to allow students to learn from each other. Ideal for families who want to work on sharing and/or sibling dynamics. Art, sensory, music, language, and games are the focus of this class as parents learn to appreciate their child's growing curiosity. Parents move to another room for their discussion time while children continue to play and learn together. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. An optional survey from the MN Department of Education is included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our prgram if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Arux again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.

Weekly Class: Registration Required As your infant grows into a toddler, they become more independent, curious, and interested in other children. In these classes, you and your child will have the opportunity for sensory play, socialization, songs, and movement. Parent discussion time is held in the classroom. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. An optional survey from the MN Department of Education is included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our program if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Arux again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.

Drop-In Class: No registration required. Registering gets your information into the system to make payments easier, but does NOT guarantee you a spot in the class. Drop-in classes are first-come, first-served until we reach capacity. Drop-in & Play! We're here every Monday and Friday classes are in session. (See calendar on our webpage for holidays.) Come once in a while or make it a weekly habit. Cost is $7.50/child or $15 family, paid by credit card at the door. Multi-visit punch cards are available. Discounted rate available for families who are already registered for a weekly class. Space is limited. If we have reached capacity, a pink sign will be placed on the Early Childhood doors.

Drop-in Class: Register online or sign in at your first class Your baby is changing each day, and at times, growth seems to be happening before your eyes! Come meet other parents of new babies and learn ways to help your baby grow while getting the support you need as a parent. Children must be under 9 months old to start class, but once started may stay through the end of the school year regardless of age. This class is FREE. Sibling care is available for $5 per child per week, payable in the ECFE office.

Add-On Class: Registration required. All are welcome to join us for a one-time class, whether you are already attending a weekly ECFE class or you have never been to ECFE before! Find the theme that resonates with your child's interests or introduce them to something new. Cost is $15/child for ages 1-1/2 to 5. Class Date Description Nature Explorers Fri, Oct 9 We'll start our class in the Early Childhood outdoor classroom, then take a nature walk. Our stories and projects will focus on the natural world around us. Dress for the weather! Grandparents Day Fri, Oct 23 It's a day to celebrate the extra-special people in our lives. Invite your pop-pop or gamma to come to school with you! All About Art Fri, Oct 30 Come dressed for mess as we explore our artistic side using several mediums - paint, collage, glue, fabric, and playdough. We'll also include circle time with some music and movement. Books Come Alive Fri, Nov 13 We'll learn how to make a story jump off the page. Activities, art projects, songs, and finger plays will be based on favorite familiar stories - and new ones, too! Music & Movement Fri, Nov 20 Songs, dancing, making/playing musical instruments, painting to music, a parachute game, and an obstacle course are planned for this day of fun! Bakery Shop Fri, Dec 11 Our classroom will be transformed into a (playdough) bakery shop, and we will decorate a real treat to take home. A mischievous gingerbread friend may lead us on a hunt to find him! Notes for registration: There is no lottery for specialty classes; you will be able to register for any session where there is room. You may register for specialty classes in addition to a year-long weekly class, but each class should be its own enrollment. Register for your primary class or first add-on class, then select Continue Shopping instead of Checkout. Add your next class and repeat the process until you have registered for all the classes you want. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only for add-ons class(es). Any other ECFE registrations will be held for the lottery. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Arux again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.

Weekly Class: Registration Required Students must turn 3 years old by December 1 (born before December 1, 2023). This class is a great option for children who just missed the cutoff for 3-year-old preschool, haven't quite mastered toilet training, or are not ready to attend school without a parent's presence. We start the year as a once-a-week parent-child class on Thursdays. Once students grow comfortable with the class setting and confident during separation time, they will begin attending Fridays (same class time) without parents. We anticipate adding Fridays in mid-January. Students must be toilet trained to attend on Fridays. Sibling care is available for this class on Thursdays only. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. An optional survey from the MN Department of Education is included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our program if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. Otherwise, at checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Arux again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.

Weekly Class: Registration Required Children work with parents and staff to build on their growing skills. Explore learning stations and participate in group time with your child. The introduction of science projects and greater focus on literacy set this class apart from the Twos class. Parent/child separation is part of this class. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. An optional survey from the MN Department of Education is included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our program if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. Otherwise, at checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Arux again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.

Weekly Class: Registration Required Art, sensory, music, language, and games are the focus of this class as parents learn to appreciate their child's growing curiosity. Parents separate for their discussion time while children continue to play and learn together. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. An optional surveys from the MN Department of Education is included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our program if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Arux again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.

Add-On Class: Registration required. The Young Explorers series allows for play and learning focused on a different theme for each class. Classes meet Tuesdays for 3 weeks from 1-2:30pm. Children must be at least a 2-1/2 by the first day of each class; contact our office if your child will be old enough but the system does not allow you to register. Please note that classes may include guest speakers and field trips. This is a separating class, and parenting time will include discussions of theme-related topics as well as general joys and concerns. Cost: $45/child per 3-week class. Sibling care is available for onsite days for an additional $20 per child. Class Dates Description Young Bakers September 15, 22, 29 We will explore age-appropriate baking recipes without using an oven. Young Farmers October 20, 27, November 3 We'll learn about farms, farmers, crops, and animals. A visit to Autumnwood Farms will bring it all to life! Young Scientists November 24, December 1, 8 Opportunities for children to use their minds and hands to play, explore, and learn. What fun things will we create? Young Chefs January 12, 19, 26 We'll be whipping up a variety of recipes you can eat in the classroom and make again at home. Young Friends February 16, 23, March 2 Parents and children practice taking turns and being kind through simple games and group play while visiting and making friends with active older adults in a senior living community. Young Performers March 30, April 6, 13 Bring out your inner superstar! We'll explore the arts and learn about music therapy. Young Gardeners April 27, May 4, 11 How does your garden grow? We'll explore plants and the growing cycle. Prepare to get your hands dirty as we visit All Good Organics in Centerville to see what is growing in the greenhouse and visit the baby goats! Notes for registration: There is no lottery for Young Explorers classes; you will be able to register for any session where there is room. You may register for Young Explorer classes in addition to a year-long weekly class, but each class should be its own enrollment. Register for your primary class or first add-on class, then select Continue Shopping instead of Checkout. Add your next Young Explorers class and repeat the process until you have registered for all the classes you want. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only for the Young Explorers class(es). Any other ECFE registrations will be held for the lottery. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Arux again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.