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PARENT / CHILD CLASSES age-Specific Classes
NEW ! Oh Baby ! Open House ( Birth-9 months )
Oh baby , what a special time for you ! Join other parents and their babies in a room filled with activities and information geared just for the little ones . No charge , but pre-registration is necessary . This class is geared to newborns ( birth-9 months ) with their parent / guardian , older siblings cannot be accommodated .
Course No . |
Day |
Date |
time |
Location |
Wks |
Fee Scale |
EC850-31 |
T |
Sep 11 |
9-10 am |
riverview ECC |
1 |
Free |
EC850-61 |
W |
Sep 12 |
1:30-2:30 pm |
Andover Family Place |
1 |
Free |
What are age-specific classes ?
The age of the child attending the class must fall within the age guideline during the first week class is held . Each class includes parent / child time , learning activities for children and parenting discussion .
Other than the baby classes , the parents / guardians will typically separate for a portion of the class time . See website for class separation details .
If you need a class for children of various ages , consider a mixedage class , found on pages 8-12 ; or classes with the sibling care option .
Registration information can be found on pages 38-39 .
Sliding fee scale can be found on page 6 .
NO CLASSES : ECFE classes will not be held on Oct . 8 , Oct . 17-20 , the evening of Nov . 6 , Nov . 20-24 , Nov . 30 , Dec . 3 and Dec . 22-Jan . 1 .
Babies , Babies , Babies ! ( Birth-12 months )
Join other parents to play and learn in a baby-safe environment . Babies will have fun with activities and songs ; parents will learn about development , early learning activities , sleeping and eating . Parents / caregivers and babies remain together for the class .
Course No . |
Day |
Date |
time |
Location |
Wks |
Fee |
EC304-61 |
M |
Sep 17-Nov 5 |
9-10:15 am |
Andover Family Place |
7 |
Babies B |
EC304-41 |
M |
Sep 17-Jan 14 |
10:15-11:30 am |
Coon Rapids Family Place |
14 |
Babies A |
EC304-21 |
Th |
Sep 20-Jan 17 |
5:45-7 pm |
Sorteberg ECC |
15 |
Babies A |
EC304-62 |
M |
Nov 12-Jan 14 |
9-10:15 am |
Andover Family Place |
7 |
Babies B |
Infant Massage ( Birth-12 months )
Learn how to massage your baby ’ s entire body . These techniques help infants relax , relieve colic or gassy spells , and promote bonding in the parent-infant relationship .
Course No . |
Day |
Date |
time |
Location |
Wks |
Fee Scale |
EC305-41 |
Sa |
Sep 22-Nov 3 |
8:45-10 am |
Coon Rapids Family Place |
6 |
Babies B |
Baby Signs ( 3-14 months )
Babies have a lot to say even before they can speak . Research shows that babies who learn sign language learn to talk earlier , feel more confident , and can be happier . Learn signs surrounding the areas of mealtime , bedtime , bath time , dressing and more .
Course No . |
Day |
Date |
time |
Location |
Wks |
Fee Scale |
EC375-41 |
Sa |
Sep 22-Nov 3 |
10:15-11:30 am |
Coon Rapids Family Place |
6 |
Babies B |
Your Moving Baby ( 6-12 months )
This is a busy time in a baby ’ s life … rolling , crawling , standing and perhaps walking . Join other families to play and learn in an environment designed for babies . A licensed parent educator will guide discussions and provide important information for this next stage in your baby ’ s development . Parents / caregivers and babies remain together for the class .
Course No . |
Day |
Date |
time |
Location |
Wks |
Fee Scale |
EC316-41 |
M |
Sep 17-Jan 14 |
8:45-10 am |
Coon Rapids Family Place |
14 |
Babies A |
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