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Busy BeesBirth-2 Years(birth-24 months) Here is the chance to let your baby or toddler experience new sights and sounds during some one-on-one time with you. Enjoy time together exploring our safe, activity-filled classroom. This is a drop-in class and no registration is necessary. $3 per child per week or $40 per semester. No sibling care is available.2019-20 Semester 1
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Eager Explorers2 year - 3 yearWaitlist(birthdate: September 1, 2016–August 31, 2017) Temper tantrums, demanding and full of energy— these are common traits of “terrific twos.” Your two-year-old is testing you and his/her world. Explore and find out why this is a positive stage in your child’s development. Sibling care is available.2019-20 Semester 1
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Early Childhood ScreeningEarly Childhood Family EducationEarly Childhood Screening is a FREE, quick and simple check of your child`s development. It can help identify, at an early stage, possible health or learning concerns, so that children can get help even before starting kindergarten. Minnesota law requires that your child be screened before enrollment in public school kindergarten. The service is provided at no cost to families and the results of each portion are discussed with the parent or guardian. Earlier is better! The best age to screen is just before the child`s fourth birthday, between 3 and 4 years of age. Screening can help detect possible health or learning concerns so that children can get help before kindergarten. Children enrolled in Head Start will be screened there and records are forwarded to their school district. Early Childhood Screening is conducted by qualified professionals to help identify specific needs a child may have in the areas of: - Vision & Hearing - Height & Weight - Cognitive & Social Development - Fine & Gross Motor Skills - Immunizations & Health History Location: Screening location varies, please check each appointment for where it will take place. Appointments: Click on an appointment date to register. To change an appointment time or cancel your appointment, please call the Early Childhood Office during office hours (8:00am - 4:00pm) Monday - Friday at 763-600-5900. Please also call in you need an language interpreter for either your child or yourself.2019-20 Semester 1
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English LearnersMixed AgesWaitlist(For parents with a child ages 3-5 years) This English-immersion class will help parents and young children better their English skills. The class will help prepare children for kindergarten. All adults must be able to speak some English. Sibling care is available for children ages birth-two years. Please call 763-600-5900 to find out about the availability of free transportation to and from the class. Class fee: free for qualifying families2019-20 Semester 2
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Family Fun TimeMixed Ages(birth-5 years) Pop in to play with your little ones! Come and explore new toys, sing songs and enjoy time together as a family and with an ECFE teacher. We will provide the playful learning activities and clean up the mess. Registration is not necessary. $3 per child or $5 per family per week. No sibling care is available.2019-20 Semester 1
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Gearing Up For Kindergarten3 year - 5 yearPopular(for families with a child ages 3-5 years) Help get your children ready for kindergarten by attending this early evening class together. Both parent-child learning activities and parent discussion time are included each week. All families must be eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and/or speak a language other than English in the home. Eligible families can enroll at any time if there is space available. Class fee: free for qualifying families.2019-20 Semester 2
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Imagine ThatMixed AgesPopular(1-5 years) Imagination allows children to practice real-life skills, and encourages vocabulary and creative thinking. For 75 uninterrupted minutes, parents and children will participate together in creative learning activities. Registration is required; use the evening sliding fee scale on page 12. Siblings in kindergarten are welcome to also register for class. No sibling care is available.2019-20 Semester 1
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Little LearnersBirth-2 YearsPopular(birth-24 months) Having a new baby or toddler is exciting—and challenging! Come to ECFE to spend some one-on-one time with your little one and meet other parents. Registration is required for each 11-week session. No sibling care is available.2019-20 Semester 1
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Master Movers1 year - 3 yearWaitlist(birthdate: September 1, 2016–August 31, 2018) They’re off and running—and getting into everything! This class focuses on new ways to interact with your one and two-year-olds, fun activities and new sensory and social experiences. Sibling care is available.2019-20 Semester 1
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Mixed Ages-TuesdaysMixed AgesPopular(birth-5 years) Come with one or all of your children who are not yet in kindergarten and enjoy our child-friendly classroom together. A variety of learning activities will be planned based on the children’s ages. No sibling care is available.2019-20 Semester 1
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Mixed Ages-WednesdaysMixed AgesWaitlist(birth-5 years) Come with one or all of your children who are not yet in kindergarten and enjoy our child-friendly classroom together. A variety of learning activities will be planned based on the children’s ages. No sibling care is available.2019-20 Semester 1
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Nature's Buddies-Signs of WinterMixed AgesPopular(for children ages 2.5-5 years) Engage your child’s wonder and curiosity about nature in this five-session series. Learn to guide your son or daughter in nature play through exciting hands-on learning experiences at Springbrook Nature Center. Each session will highlight the natural world of a different season. Live animals, lessons by the naturalist and indoor/outdoor activities will enhance the learning each week. Please dress appropriately for the weather. During a portion of each class period, parents will meet with a family educator to discuss topics of interest. The class is designed for preschool children, but younger children are also welcome if they are enrolled. Register online. For information about tuition assistance, please call 763-600-5900. $50 per session per child. No sibling care is available.2019-20 Semester 2
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Preschoolers & ParentsMixed AgesPopular(for children born on or before October 31, 2016) Come join this class if your child isn’t quite ready for regular preschool or has a September or October 2016 birthdate. This class, with both parent-child time and parent discussion time, will begin the school year as a typical ECFE class on the first day of the week. Starting in November, an additional day of class (children only) will be added. Monthly tuition is prorated for the entire school year. Sibling care is available for parent and child days for $23 per month.2019-20 Semester 2
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Terrific Tykes1 year - 3 yearPopular(birthdate: September 1, 2017–August 31, 2018) One-year-olds are growing and changing by leaps and bounds. They are beginning to assert themselves as independent, but still want to be near their parents. Spend special time in a classroom set up for you and your child. Adults will separate only when children are comfortable. Sibling care is available.2019-20 Semester 1
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Zumbini®Mixed AgesPopularDesigned to let you and your little ones 0- to 4-years-old wiggle, sing and learn together, the Zumbini® program is where the science of child development meets the magic of Zumba®. Music is fun and Zumbini provides a wonderful opportunity to bond with your child. Be ready to dance, sing, move and make music with your little one all while they build their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development skills. It is 45 minutes of uninterrupted time with your baby, toddler, and/or preschooler! Feel free to stay a few minutes after class to ask questions and receive support/resources from your teacher who is also an ECFE parent educator. Each family will also receive a Zumbini bundle, including CDs, song lyrics, parent tips and digital access to the 20 original songs of each session and a cute stuffed doll. Please go to www.Zumbini.com to find out more about this music and movement experience!2019-20 Semester 1
