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Baby & Me (Birth-12 months)ECFE - Parent/Child Classes 2026/2027The first year with a baby is full of growth, questions, and special moments. Our Baby & Me ECFE class is for babies and their caregivers to connect, play, and learn together. Each week, you and your baby will enjoy songs, simple play activities, and opportunities to explore together. Caregivers will also have time to connect with other parents and talk about the joys and challenges of life with a baby. A parent educator guides conversations and shares research-based insights on topics like development, sleep, feeding, and building strong relationships with your baby and the community. While our child educator leads circle time, with music and connections with your child. The class runs all year, but we invite you to sign up for this Baby & Me class at any time! For your convenience, you can sign up by trimester or for the full year. Trimester Dates: #1501A Trimester 1: September 17-November 19 (no class October 15) #1501B Trimester 2: December 3-February 18 (no class December 24, December 31) #1501C Trimester 3: February 25-May 13 (no class March 4, March 25) When registering, please select the appropriate fee based on your family's income per the chart below. Full Year Income RangeMonthly FeeAdditional Child Monthly Fee$95,000+$80.00$23.00$75,000 - $94,999$60.00$20.00$60,000 - $74,999$47.00$17.00$45,000 - $59,999$34.00$14.00$25,000 - $44,999$20.00$10.00$0 - $24,999$0.00$0.00 Trimesters Income RangeFirst Child Registration FeeAdditional Child Registration Fee$95,000+$240.00$69.00$75,000 - $94,999$180.00$60.00$60,000 - $74,999$141.00$51.00$45,000 - $59,999$102.00$42.00$25,000 - $44,999$60.00$30.00$0 - $24,999$0.00$0.00School Year 2026/2027 -
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Wonderful OnesECFE - Parent/Child Classes 2026/2027Separating Classes – Parents/Caregivers spend part of the class interacting with their children and then go to a separate classroom for the parent discussion. Children should be age 1 as of September 1st, 2026 to best fit in this class. ECFE is a statewide program in Minnesota that gives children and families the tools they need to thrive. Designed for any parent or caregiver with a child from birth to Kindergarten, our classes help with the things that matter most: 1. Individual attention time with parents or caregivers and their children to strengthen bonds. 2. Playful learning time to help children with their next phase while minimizing separation anxiety. 3. Parenting discussion time for parents and caregivers to talk about their parenting dreams, desires and concerns. When registering, please select the appropriate fee based on your family's income per the chart below. Income RangeMonthly FeeAdditional Child Monthly Fee$95,000+$96.00$26.00$75,000 - $94,999$80.00$23.00$60,000 - $74,999$61.00$20.00$45,000 - $59,999$45.00$14.00$25,000 - $44,999$25.00$11.00$0 - $24,999$0.00$0.00School Year 2026/2027 -
WaitlistMr.Clay Nose (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Terrific TwosECFE - Parent/Child Classes 2026/2027Separating Classes – Parents/Caregivers spend part of the class interacting with their children and then go to a separate classroom for the parent discussion. Children should be age 2 as of September 1st, 2026 to best fit in this class. ECFE is a statewide program in Minnesota that gives children and families the tools they need to thrive. Designed for any parent or caregiver with a child from birth to Kindergarten, our classes help with the things that matter most: 1. Individual attention time with parents or caregivers and their children to strengthen bonds. 2. Playful learning time to help children with their next phase while minimizing separation anxiety. 3. Parenting discussion time for parents and caregivers to talk about their parenting dreams, desires and concerns. When registering, please select the appropriate fee based on your family's income per the chart below. Income RangeMonthly FeeAdditional Child Monthly Fee$95,000+$96.00$26.00$75,000 - $94,999$80.00$23.00$60,000 - $74,999$61.00$20.00$45,000 - $59,999$45.00$14.00$25,000 - $44,999$25.00$11.00$0 - $24,999$0.00$0.00School Year 2026/2027 -
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Marvelous Mixed Ages (Birth-Age 5)ECFE - Parent/Child Classes 2026/2027Separating Classes – Parents/Caregivers spend part of the class interacting with their children and then go to a separate classroom for the parent discussion. ECFE is a statewide program in Minnesota that gives children and families the tools they need to thrive. Designed for any parent or caregiver with a child from birth to Kindergarten, our classes help with the things that matter most: 1. Individual attention time with parents or caregivers and their children to strengthen bonds. 2. Playful learning time to help children with their next phase while minimizing separation anxiety. 3. Parenting discussion time for parents and caregivers to talk about their parenting dreams, desires and concerns. When registering, please select the appropriate fee based on your family's income per the chart below. Tuesday or Wednesday sections Income RangeMonthly FeeAdditional Child Monthly Fee$95,000+$96.00$26.00$75,000 - $94,999$80.00$23.00$60,000 - $74,999$61.00$20.00$45,000 - $59,999$45.00$14.00$25,000 - $44,999$25.00$11.00$0 - $24,999$0.00$0.00 Friday section Income RangeMonthly FeeAdditional Child Monthly Fee$95,000+$87.00$24.00$75,000 - $94,999$74.00$20.00$60,000 - $74,999$56.00$18.00$45,000 - $59,999$41.00$12.00$25,000 - $44,999$23.00$9.00$0 - $24,999$0.00$0.00School Year 2026/2027 -
Spartan Explorers (Ages 3-5)ECFE - Parent/Child Classes 2026/2027Separating Classes – Parents/Caregivers spend part of the class interacting with their children and then go to a separate classroom for the parent discussion. ECFE is a statewide program in Minnesota that gives children and families the tools they need to thrive. Designed for any parent or caregiver with a child from birth to Kindergarten, our classes help with the things that matter most: 1. Individual attention time with parents or caregivers and their children to strengthen bonds. 2. Playful learning time to help children with their next phase while minimizing separation anxiety. 3. Parenting discussion time for parents and caregivers to talk about their parenting dreams, desires and concerns. When registering, please select the appropriate fee based on your family's income per the chart below. Income RangeMonthly FeeAdditional Child Monthly Fee$95,000+$87.00$24.00$75,000 - $94,999$74.00$20.00$60,000 - $74,999$56.00$18.00$45,000 - $59,999$41.00$12.00$25,000 - $44,999$23.00$9.00$0 - $24,999$0.00$0.00School Year 2026/2027 -
Tiny Tots (10 months-20 months)ECFE - Parent/Child Classes 2026/2027Gradually Separating – Parents/Caregivers stay with their children for the entire class for the first classes. As the year progresses, parents/caregivers begin to separate for part of the class, gradually working up to separating for the full 45 minute parent discussion time. ECFE is a statewide program in Minnesota that gives children and families the tools they need to thrive. Designed for any parent or caregiver with a child from birth to Kindergarten, our classes help with the things that matter most: 1.Individual attention time with parents or caregivers and their children to strengthen bonds. 2.Playful learning time to help children with their next phase while minimizing separation anxiety. 3.Parenting discussion time for parents and caregivers to talk about their parenting dreams, desires and concerns. When registering, please select the appropriate fee based on your family's income per the chart below. Income RangeMonthly FeeAdditional Child Monthly Fee$95,000+$91.00$25.00$75,000 - $94,999$77.00$21.00$60,000 - $74,999$59.00$19.00$45,000 - $59,999$43.00$13.00$25,000 - $44,999$24.00$10.00$0 - $24,999$0.00$0.00School Year 2026/2027 -
Fun in the SunPreschoolLittle ones will enjoy outdoor games, water play, arts and crafts, and lots of time to explore and play in the warm weather. Whether it's splashing in the kiddie pool, creating colorful sun prints, or playing with friends, every day will be full of laughter and joy.Summer 2026 -
Starting SoonECFE in the Backyard!Summer ECFE - Parent/Child Classes (Ages: Birth-5 Years)Join us for some fun in the sun! We will explore and investigate nature in the Discovery Center’s Backyard. Children and their grown-ups will be able to play and get messy - all while learning and discovering! We will end each class with a circle time. We will be outside the entire time, so please dress accordingly. Sign-up for one week or all of them! Class 1 - Wednesday, June 3rd – Messy Mud Class 2 - Wednesday, June 10th - Plant Power Class 3 - Wednesday, June 17th - Pretty Pollinators Class 4 - Wednesday, June 24th - Hikes and Hunts When registering, please select the appropriate fee based on your family's income per the chart below. Income RangeFirst Child Registration FeeAdditional Child Registration Fee$95,000+$15.00$2.00$75,000 - $94,999$12.00$2.00$60,000 - $74,999$10.00$2.00$45,000 - $59,999$7.00$2.00$25,000 - $44,999$5.00$2.00$0 - $24,999$0.00$0.00Summer 2026