Edina Community Education Services

Baby & Me Sampler Class: Parents with young babies, this free introduction to Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is for you! We know about the importance of getting off to a strong start with your baby and our line-up of workshops and classes offers a great way to strengthen the bond with your child. Meet other new parents and learn about infant growth and change. This class is for newborn to 9 month old babies and their significant care giver. Free but registration required. No sibling care is provided.

Enjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom as you listen to music, create art activities, read books and play to learn. A licensed Parent Educator will lead the class as you interact with your child and discuss your child’s social, emotional and physical development. The age of your child as of September 1, 2020, determines your placement in the age-appropriate class for the entire school year.

Twos are growing at high speed so they require guidance and limits as they set out to try everything in sight. Our classroom will engage all of their senses as they dance, create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Parents and children enjoy learning time together for the first 15 minutes of class. For the remainder of class, parents will separate from their child with a parent educator who will guide parent-generated topics including eating, toilet learning, separation anxiety, and language development as well as other relevant topics. You will also leave with new ideas that reinforce your child's weekly classroom activities. This class will meet weekly. (Sibling care is not available for this class.) Your child must be age 2 years by 9/1/20.

Enjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom as you listen to music, create art activities, read books and play to learn. A licensed Parent Educator leads the class to discuss your child’s social, emotional and physical development while the children play with their teachers, parents and classmates. The age of your child as of September 1, 2020, determines your placement in the age appropriate class for the entire school year.

Toddlers thrive with consistent, predictable routines. They flourish in an environment that supports and raises their need to climb, jump, giggle and make messes! Come and be a part of this amazing early childhood classroom that promises all this and more. This class offers a licensed parent educator, developmentally-appropriate activities, sensory-filled art activities and many toddlers to play with. Your toddler will delight in songs, fun story times, and puppet shows all while learning social skills by taking turns, exploring together and interacting with other little people who are just like them. For ages 1-3 years. This is a non-separating class. Child care is not provided. Adults must wear masks. For these 6-week courses, the age of your child on the start date determines your class section.