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 ’ classes are non-separating which means that parents / caregivers and children remain together for the entire class .

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 .

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 .

There is no “ one-size-fits-all ” approach to raising them . The information and tools ECFE offers during the toddler and two-year-old stage are designed to support families in creating their own ways to promote their children ’ s growth and development .

Toddlers and Twos classes are separating classes which means parents / caregivers spend half of the class time together with their child and half in parenting education while the child stays with an early childhood teacher .

Toddlers ( 16 to 24 months ) Spend time with your child learning , discovering and playing in a classroom designed for exploring and moving as well as parenting discussion on topics related to the joys and challenges of this age . Connect with other parents / caregivers who are sharing in the same experiences . Parent / caregiver and child separation will be gradual .

NO ECFE Classes : Jan . 15 , Feb . 19-20 , Feb . 27 ( No evening classes ), Mar . 5 .

Toddlers & Twos ( 18 to 33 months ) During the toddler and two years , children grow by leaps and bounds and naturally develop independence . Despite all this progress , they can also develop some challenging behaviors . Discuss how to navigate these complex years and gain a better understanding of their growth and development .

Twos ( 24 to 36 months ) This class is all about the life of a two-year-old . Enjoy learning activities designed for curious , busy , on-the-go toddlers . Parenting discussion includes information about temperament traits , setting limits , toilet learning and independence . You ’ ll also connect with other parents and caregivers going through similar experiences .

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