ECFE
NEWBORN PARENTING CLASSES
ECFE is your source for the information and support you need during all those incredible firsts . Babies ’ classes are a collection of courses focused on the essential topics you need to know as a new parent .
All ‘ Babies ’ and ‘ Ones ’ classes are non-separating which means that parents / caregivers and children remain together for the entire class .
Newborn Parenting
( Birth to 12 weeks )
Parents and caregivers + babies , birth to 12 weeks , are invited to join us for our Newborn Parenting series . This is an opportunity for weekly baby weight checks , to connect with other new parents , ask questions , or talk about concerns , gain professional advice , laugh , cry , and talk about life with your new baby . Classes are led by a licensed parent and family educator along with guest speakers including : WIC , Public Health , Lactation , Pediatrics , Early Intervention and Mental Health . Start anytime and come as many times as you like until your little one is 12 weeks old . Pre-registration is not required , but it does help us be more prepared . And , best of all , it ’ s FREE !
Course No . |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Sessions |
EC100-31 |
W |
Sep 4-Dec 18 |
1:30-3 pm |
Riverview ECC |
12 |
NO ECFE Newborn Class : Oct . 16 & Nov . 27
BABIES AND ONES CLASSES
Babies
( Birth through 10 months )
Join other families to play and learn in a baby-safe environment . Babies will have fun with activities and songs . Parenting discussions will focus on your child ’ s age and development , early learning activities , sleeping and eating . Parents / caregivers and babies remain together for the entire class . Come learn , laugh , and connect with other families who are sharing the same experience .
Course No . |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Sessions |
EC101-61 |
Tu |
Sep 17-Dec 17 |
9:15-10:30 am |
Andover Family Place |
12 |
EC101-21 |
W |
Sep 18-Dec 18 |
5:45-7 pm |
Sorteberg ECC |
12 |
EC101-41 |
Th |
Sep 19-Dec 19 |
1:15-2:30 pm |
Coon Rapids Family Place |
12 |
EC101-11 |
F |
Sep 20-Dec 13 |
8:30-9:45 am |
Anoka Family Place |
10 |
Ones
( 11 to 23 months )
Your little ones will love exploring in a child-friendly environment discovering sensory activities along with songs and movements . Learning activities are planned for children on the move . Parenting discussions include responding to new behaviors and interests , language and brain development , and motor abilities along with other topics to help support you and your child . Come learn , laugh , and connect with other parents who are sharing the same experience .
Spanish-speaking instructor in class on Mondays at Coon Rapids Family Place .
Course No . |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Sessions |
EC103-61 |
M |
Sep 16-Dec 16 |
9-10:30 am |
Andover Family Place |
12 |
EC103-41 |
M |
Sep 16-Dec 16 |
10:45 am-12:15 pm Coon Rapids Family Place |
12 |
EC103-31 |
Tu |
Sep 17-Dec 17 |
8:45-10:15 am |
Riverview ECC |
12 |
EC103-21 |
W |
Sep 18-Dec 18 |
8:45-10:15 am |
Sorteberg ECC |
12 |
EC103-11 |
W |
Sep 18-Dec 18 |
8:45-10:15 am |
Anoka Family Place |
12 |
EC103-42 |
Th |
Sep 19-Dec 19 |
8:45-10:15 am |
Coon Rapids Family Place |
12 |
EC103-12 |
Th |
Sep 19-Dec 19 |
5:45-7:15 pm |
Anoka Family Place |
12 |
EC103-51 |
F |
Sep 20-Dec 13 |
11 am-12:30 pm |
Blaine ECC |
10 |
NO ECFE Classes : Oct . 4 , 7 , 16-18 , Nov . 5 , 25-29 Anoka-Hennepin Community Education www . ahschools . us / ecfe | 763-506-1275