Edina Community Education Services

Twos are growing up at high speed, so they require guidance and limits as they set out to try everything in sight. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize.  Each class provides many opportunities for your child to develop social and problem solving skills.  Your child must be between 33 - 36 months by 9/1/19 for class #0002-7.A $50.00 non refundable registration fee will be included with your initial registration.

Twos are growing up at high speed, so they require guidance and limits as they set out to try everything in sight. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain confidence, trust, and independence as their parents separate for a facilitator led parenting time which focuses on parent generated topics including eating, toilet learning, separation anxiety, and language development as well as other relevant topics. Each class provides many opportunities for your child to develop social and problem solving skills while the two of you enjoy some uninterrupted high quality play and learning together time. You will also leave with new ideas and activities that reinforce the weekly classroom activities and parent education. Your child must be age 2 years old by 9/1/19.One day per week includes parenting; one day is independent preschool.  For sections #0002-3, #0002-4 parenting day is Tuesday For sections #0002-5 and #0002-6, parenting day is Wednesday A $50.00 non refundable registration fee will be included with your initial registration.

Having a baby can mean major adjustments in every area of your life. Physical, social, mental, financial and emotional changes often occur. This relaxing class is designed to be educational, yet allow you to slow down long enough to have some focused, uninterrupted time to enjoy your infant. You will also meet other parents, sharing questions on sleep, schedules, feeding and development. The age of your child as of September 1, 2019 determines your class eligibility for the entire school year. A $50.00 non refundable registration fee will be included with your initial registration.

Your child will learn and discover social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth appropriate for 4 and 5 year olds which will provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Students will understand more concrete ideas, expand their memory and recall, and deepen their connections to their classmates. Our Preschool is designed to offer the right balance of structured and unstructured activities intended to help prepare every child for kindergarten.Your child must be age 4 years old by September 1, 2019.A $50.00 non refundable registration fee will be included with your initial registration.

Your child will learn and discover social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth appropriate for 4 and 5 year olds which will provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Students will understand more concrete ideas, expand their memory and recall, and deepen their connections to their classmates. Our Preschool is designed to offer the right balance of structured and unstructured activities intended to help prepare every child for kindergarten.Monthly parenting day is Thursday and parents meet 9:15-11:15.  The dates are: 9/19, 10/24, 11/21, 12/19, 1/23, 2/20 3/19, 4/16, 5/21. Your child must be age 4 years old by 9/1/19.A $50.00 non refundable registration fee will be included with your initial registration. Financial Aid is available through the School Readiness program to ensure all children can attend preschool, regardless of income/circumstances. Call 952-848-3908 for more information.

Your child will learn and discover social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth appropriate for 4 and 5 year olds which will provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Students will understand more concrete ideas, expand their memory and recall, and deepen their connections to their classmates. Our Preschool is designed to offer the right balance of structured and unstructured activities intended to help prepare every child for kindergarten.Tuesday is the weekly parenting day, and on this day class meets 9:15-11:15am.Your child must be age 4 years old by 9/1/19.A $50.00 non refundable registration fee will be included with your initial registration.

3-5 Year Olds with Parenting:This class, specially focused on ages three, four and five, covers a variety of parenting topics to offer you and your child a wonderful time together! Children’s activities are designed to encourage personal, social, and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills and language development. The group helps to decide which topics to discuss such as self-esteem, limit setting, discipline and friendships. Child care for siblings is available. Your child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2019 to register for this class.$50.00 non refundable registration fee is included in the price of this class.

With imagination in full gear, three year olds love to ask questions and share their thoughts about everything. Classrooms encourage curiosity and exploratory play for this independent stage of development. This is also a time when kids begin to develop and understand friendships. Expanding on this social and emotional maturation allows for students to make their first real friendships while discovering an excitement for their own intellectual curiosity.Your child must be age 3 years old by 9/1/19.A $50.00 non refundable registration fee will be included with your initial registration.

With imagination in full gear, three year old’s love to ask questions and share their thoughts about everything. Classrooms encourage curiosity and exploratory play for this independent stage of development. This is also a time when kids begin to develop and understand friendships. Expanding on this social and emotional maturation allows for students to make their first real friendships while discovering an excitement for their own intellectual curiosity.Your child must be age 3 years old by 9/1/19.A $50.00 non refundable registration fee will be included with your initial registration.

With imagination in full gear, three year olds love to ask questions and share their thoughts about everything. Classrooms encourage curiosity and exploratory play for this independent stage of development. This is also a time when kids begin to develop and understand friendships. Expanding on this social and emotional maturation allows for students to make their first real friendships while discovering an excitement for their own intellectual curiosity.Your child must be age 3 years old by 9/1/19.Monthly parenting day is Thursday and the dates are: 9/12, 10/10, 11/7, 12/12, 1/16, 2/13, 3/12, 4/19, 5/14. On these days, class meets from 9:15-11:15 AMA $50.00 non refundable registration fee will be included with your initial registration.

Enjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, creating art activities, reading books and playing to learn. Parents separate for a portion of the class into another classroom with a licensed Parent Educator to discuss their child’s social, emotional and physical development while the children play with their teachers and classmates.  A $50.00 non refundable registration fee will be included with your initial registration.The age of your child as of September 1, 2019 determines your placement in the age appropriate class for the entire school year.