After Nappers
This engaging ECFE class is designed especially for toddlers who are waking up from their afternoon rest and ready to explore. After Nappers offers a calm, welcoming environment where children ages 1–3 can ease into play through hands-on sensory experiences. Each session features a variety of sensory activities—such as water play, soft textures, simple art materials, and movement activities—that encourage curiosity, creativity, and early learning. Activities are thoughtfully planned to support fine and gross motor development, language growth, and social interaction, all at a toddler-friendly pace.
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Beth Olchefske
Instructor
Beth Olchefske and her family have called Albert Lea home for more than 25 years. She has raised five children in the community, including four Albert Lea graduates, giving Beth a strong personal connection to the families and community she now serves through ECFE.
Beth brings more than 30 years of experience working with children and families. She is a Licensed Psychologist and has spent the past 17 years in private practice, along with many years supporting early childhood programs as a Mental Health Consultant.
She is endorsed as an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and as an Endorsed Reflective Supervisor through the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health. Beth also teaches Circle of Security and, alongside her daughter, Mental Health First Aid.
As a Parent Educator, Beth is excited to welcome families into ECFE, build connections, and support parents and caregivers through all the joys, questions, and challenges that come with raising young children.
ECAN-S2
Instructors:
- Beth Olchefske
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
| Wed, Dec 2nd 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
ECAN-S1
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Beth Olchefske
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2nd 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
| Wed, Sep 9th 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
| Wed, Sep 16th 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
| Wed, Sep 23rd 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
| Wed, Sep 30th 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
| Wed, Oct 7th 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Brookside Education Center |
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