Whether this is your first child or you have multiple, Summer ECFE classes are for you!  Come in comfortable clothes ready to play with your child along with meeting other parents and caregivers. Classes will be on Monday-Thursday starting July 8th.  Here is what is being offered along with a description so you can choose what would work best for your family!

Mondays:

Music and More-Come with your child to explore music, art, dance, and more! We will have time to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Families will also freely explore the classroom to discover art, dramatic play, and sensory experiences. Come dressed for fun and messy play! This is a mixed aged class.

Class will meet at Pond Center (9600 3rd Ave So) on Mondays from 8:30-10:00am and from 10:30-12:00pm.

Class dates are July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd and July 29th.

Tuesdays and Thursdays:

Bridge to Preschool-Bridge to Preschool is a class designed to help children and families get a school experience before the year begins.

Tuesdays parents/caregivers will attend along with their child and spend time discussing preschool readiness skills such as separation, routines, and ways to learn through everyday play experiences. 

Thursdays will be child-only classes. Classes will follow a modified preschool schedule that will include some welcoming table activities, large group time, playground/gym time, snacks, and active learning.

This class will meet at Pond Center (9600 3rd Ave So) on Tuesdays AND Thursdays from 8:30-10:00am. 

Children must be 3 years old on or before July 8th, 2024.

Class dates: July 9th, July 11th, July 16th, July 18th, July 23rd, July 25th, July 30th and August 1st.

Wednesdays:

ECFE Friends-It is summer and time for some fun with other families. Come enjoy creative (probably messy!) activities both indoors and outside. You can expect adult/child interaction time, circle time, parent discussion, large muscle time, and most importantly, a time to make friends! This is a mixed age class.

This class will meet at Pond Center (9600 3rd Ave So) on Wednesdays from 8:30-10:00am. 

Class dates: July 10th, July 17th, July 24th and July 31st.

Families in the Park- Come join the great outdoors with a licensed teacher!  All young children up to 7 years old are welcome to come with a parent/caregiver to explore nature while singing and playing games at Moir Park (10320 Morgan Ave So). This is a mixed aged class.

Class meets at Moir Park (10320 Morgan Ave So) on Wednesdays from 11:00am-12:30pm.

Class dates: July 10th, July 17th, July 24th and July 31st.

Please see the chart below to determine your fee level before selecting a class. The cost for each level will be listed when you register for a class.

No family is turned away from registering for an ECFE class for inability to pay.  Please call our office at 952-681-6200 if you have questions.

We look forward to seeing you soon!