Bloomington Community Education

Afternoon Wonders- Does your child wonder about things like music, nature, animals, and why does that car make a funny sound. Come with your child to explore create, sing, experiment, dance and more. You might be outside listening for birds or you might be in the classroom finding out why some instruments are loud and some are soft; what happens when you put paint on shaving cream? Get ready to explore! This is a non separating class. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Sibling care may be available based on interest for each class. Separate registration for sibling care is required and fees are based on the chart above.

They never stop and you never stop during this second year of life! Our licensed teachers are ready and excited to share in that passion for learning. Toys and activities are provided to help learning occur on the move. All areas of development will be taught through classroom set-up or direct teaching. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Sibling care may be available based on interest for each class. Separate registration for sibling care is required and fees are based on the chart above.

If there is something to learn, a two year old will find it! Two year olds are not babies anymore and they are not preschoolers yet. They are taking on new challenges everyday and classroom staff are ready and prepared for all the adventures. New words, new friends and new feelings are all part of the two year old's experience at school. This is a gradual separation class. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Sibling care may be available based on interest for each class. Separate registration for sibling care is required and fees are based on the chart above.

Come enjoy some one on one time with your 2 to 5 year old child. Part of the class you will get time in your child's classroom singing, doing creative activities and snack time. You will also have time to talk with other parents and a licensed parent educator. Parent discussions will provide support and topics such as helping my child deal with their emotions, encouraging problem solving skills in my child, bedtime routines and many more! This is a gradual separation class. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Sibling care may be available based on interest for each class. Separate registration for sibling care is required and fees are based on the chart above.

Newborns to 12 Months Enjoy your child's first class! Whether this is your first child or your third, baby classes are for you. Our infant classroom is designed with you and your baby in mind. Come in comfortable clothes ready to sing and play with your baby all while meeting other parents and other caregivers with children the same age. This is a non separation class. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Sibling care may be available based on interest for each class. Separate registration for sibling care is required and fees are based on the chart above.

One and Two year olds together exploring their environment. The classroom is set up for discovery across all domains of learning. Come with your child to explore together and using a gradual separation approach, parents will meet with a licensed parent educator for topics such as social emotional development, motor, guiding behavior and other topics important to parents raising toddlers. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Sibling care may be available based on interest for each class. Separate registration for sibling care is required and fees are based on the chart above.

Our Play and Learn classes are designed to give you focused time with your child. Classrooms are set up for discovery and hands-on learning. A licensed early childhood teacher will plan developmental activities, sing songs and read stories that you and your child can enjoy together. Your child will also have time to run, jump, slide and crawl in our motor room This is a non separating class. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay.

The pandemic has slowed the ability for our young children to create and learn about friendships. In this class children will explore toys, squish playdoh, and most importantly, make friends. The children will celebrate what makes them unique, notice friends that are the same or different, learn to be with other young children, and play together. Adults will also have a time to connect, build friendships, and discuss parenting issues with others raising young children. This is a separating class. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay.

ECFE is venturing outdoors! Come stay with your child and explore nature. This nature based class will provide intentional experiences for children to grow in their curiosity & connection to the natural world. Most of the class will be conducted outside rain or shine except in cases of extreme cold. If it’s too cold, we will be using Southwood Center room 102 to bring the outdoors inside. Class will be taught by a licensed early childhood teacher trained in nature based curriculum. First class will meet at Southwood Center room 102 and discussion will be to have future classes meet at Moir Park in Bloomington weather allowing. This is a non separation class. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay.

Ready for music play? Come join other families for singing songs from classics to new music, playing and making instruments, along with some games. This is a non separating class. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay.

Esta clase está enfocada en la cultura Latina, los padres vienen con sus hijos a jugar, cantar, conocer a otras familias y aprender juntos. Un maestro de la primera infancia con licencia ofrece actividades de aprendizaje divertidas para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años cuyo idioma materno es el español. Los padres tendrán tiempo de hablar con un educador de padres con licencia sobre temas de crianza, desarrollo infantil, hacer amigos, comportamiento y otros temas más. Un miembro del personal de Enlace Latino estará disponible para ayudar con cualquier cosa que se necesite. La clase se realiza una vez a la semana por una hora y cuarenta y cinco minutos (1hr/45min) Consulte la tabla anterior para determinar su nivel según el tamaño de su familia y sus ingresos. Podrá elegir uno de estos rangos de ingresos durante el proceso de registro. Todas las familias son bienvenidas. A nadie se le negará la participación debido a la imposibilidad de pagar.

We are expanding to Saturdays! Come enjoy time with your young child. Once a month, we will have class from 10:00-11:15am at our Pond Center location. At each event, our licensed teachers will have different fun filled learning activities. Sign up for a couple or join us for the whole school year! Pre registration is required. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay.

This class is special for Somali-speaking families. In this Somali culture-focused class, parents come with their children to play, sing, songs, meet other families, and learn together. A licensed early childhood teacher provides fun learning activities for children birth to five years old whose home language is Somali. A licensed parent educator will talk with parents about parenting issues, child development, making friends, behavior, and more. A Somali Liaison staff person will be available to help out with anything that’s needed. The class will meet weekly for one and a half hours (90 minutes). Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay.Fasalkan oo u qaas ah qoysaska ku hadlo luqada Somalida, waalidiintu waxay la imaanayaan carruurtooda toddobaadkiiba hal mar si ay u ciyaaraan, u heesaan, oo ay u helaan fursad ay kula hadlaan waalidiinta kale ee carruurta yaryar leh. Macallimad shatiga u haysta cilmiga caruurta yar-yar ayaa siinayso ilmaha dhashey iyo ilaa kuwa shan jirka ah hawlo waxbarasho oo xiiso leh. Inta lagu jiro fasalka, macalimad shati u haysato cilmiga waalidiinta ayaa la fariisaneyso waalidka si ay oga hadasho dhibaatooyinka waalidnimada iyo mowduucyo kale sida koritaanka ilmaha, sida wanaagsan ilmaha uu ilmaha kale ula ciyaaro, dabeecada, iyo wixii kale ee waalidka dhib ku hayo. Qof shaqaalo iskuulka oo Somali ah ayaa sidoo kale halkaas diyaar ku ah si ay oga caawido wixii markaas loo baahan yahay. Fasalka wuxuu kulmayaa isbuuc walbo hal saac iyo bar (90 daqiiqo)

The kids are in bed (hopefully) and your mind is whirling with all the things you did today and all the things you still need to do. Take a 45-minute break and join a “NO JUDGMENT” place to talk with other parents/caregivers about your kids, and parenting challenges or share a new tip on helping your kids eat healthy food. This parent/caregiver class will focus on the topics that address the issues that are important to you. Come hear some new fresh ideas from a licensed parent educator and other parents/caregivers. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay.