Join us in our lively Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) class tailored for parents and their energetic 2-3 year olds. Led by a licensed early childhood educator, activities, playtime, and circle time will be explored to discover the wonders of toddlerhood. A licensed parent educator will lead discussion time with parents to delve into topics such as child development, potty training, sharing, and other topics of interest. Build friendships with other families, gain valuable parenting tips, and watch your child thrive as they engage in age appropriate activities that spark curiosity and creativity. This class is where learning meets laughter, celebrating this dynamic stage of early childhood. Reference this chart to select the correct payment amount during registration.

This Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) class is designed for toddlers ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. Growing Together offers a warm, welcoming space where young children can explore, play, and build early social skills while caregivers connect, learn, and share experiences. Each session includes child-led play, circle time with songs and stories, and simple activities that support language development, motor skills, and emotional growth. Led by licensed early childhood educators and parent educators, caregivers have opportunities to observe their child, discuss developmental topics, and gain practical strategies for guiding behavior, encouraging independence, and strengthening relationships. Growing Together focuses on building confidence in both children and caregivers as they navigate these important early years—together. Reference this chart to select the correct payment amount during registration.

Welcome to Baby Buds, a warm and engaging class designed especially for babies from birth to 12 months and their caregivers. This class is a wonderful first step in your child’s learning journey, offering a nurturing space to bond, grow, and connect. Each session includes age-appropriate activities such as songs, sensory play, and simple exploration to support your baby’s early development. Caregivers will learn about important topics like sleep, feeding, communication, and developmental milestones, while also having the opportunity to share experiences and build community with other families. Led by an experienced licensed parent educator, this class provides a supportive environment where both you and your baby can thrive and celebrate the joys of infancy along with laying the foundation for a lifetime of exploration and growth. Reference this chart to select the correct payment amount during registration.

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. Reference this chart to select the correct payment amount during registration.

Rainbow Science is a one-time ECFE class filled with colorful, hands-on experiments and playful discovery for children and their grown-ups. Together, families will explore simple science concepts through rainbow-themed activities involving color mixing, sensory play, movement, art, and exciting reactions. This fun and engaging class encourages curiosity, creativity, and learning through play — with plenty of opportunities to explore, create, and maybe even get a little messy!

For parents of 0-5 year olds.This interactive class will help parents and caregivers guide their child through the potty-training process. Whether you’re just getting started or need support overcoming challenges, this class provides practical tools, proven strategies, and reassurance every step of the way. You’ll learn about your child’s readiness signals for potty training, potty training methods, positive reinforcement techniques and support to help your child conquer potty training. If your child is currently enrolled in one of our PreK-3 or PreK-4 classes, you can join this class for free! To receive the no-cost option, just give us a call at 507-379-5318—we’re happy to help get you signed up!

Welcome to the start of your parenting adventure! This special event is designed for expecting parents and parents or caregivers with babies ages birth to 6 months. Explore our facilities, connect with other new and soon-to-be families, and learn more about the programs and resources available through Early Childhood Family Education. Plus, enjoy a free welcome baby goodie bag as our special gift to you!

Stretch, move, and connect together in this playful parent-child yoga class designed for young children and their caregivers. Through simple yoga poses, songs, movement activities, breathing exercises, and relaxation, families will build strength, balance, mindfulness, and connection in a fun and welcoming environment. This class encourages bonding, social interaction, and healthy movement habits while supporting children’s physical and emotional development. No previous yoga experience is needed—just come ready to move and have fun together!

Join us for Lunch Club, a relaxed monthly parenting group where we share a healthy meal and conversation. Each session includes a nutritious lunch followed by a guided discussion on relevant parenting topics such as family routines, self-care, positive parenting strategies, family mealtimes and managing everyday stress. It’s a chance to nourish both your body and your mind while connecting with other caregivers. Whether you're looking for new ideas or just a break in your day, Lunch Club is a space to recharge and grow together. This class is for caregivers of children ages 0–5. Babies ages 0–6 months are welcome to stay with their caregiver during parent discussion time. To help everyone enjoy and fully participate in the conversation, children ages 6 months through 5 years who will be attending must be registered for Sibling Care. Lunch will be provided for children enrolled in Sibling Care.

Nature Is Neat is a hands-on ECFE class for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers to explore the wonders of the natural world together. Through stories, sensory play, art, music, outdoor discovery, and simple science activities, families will learn about animals, plants, seasons, weather, and the world around them. This class encourages curiosity, creativity, and connection while supporting early learning and family bonding in a warm and welcoming environment. A short caregiver discussion led by experienced early childhood educators will provide helpful information about child development and everyday parenting.

Join us for a special one-time ECFE class focused on celebrating family connections! Families will enjoy engaging activities, creative play, and meaningful moments together while exploring ways to strengthen relationships at home. This fun and welcoming class gives parents and children the opportunity to learn, laugh, and connect with one another and other families in the community.

Are you a parent of a 0-5 year old and can’t make it to a weekly ECFE class? Are you looking for extra time in our Early Childhood Spaces? Parenting Playdates offer a time for movement and fun! Join our licensed early childhood teacher and parent educator for parenting conversations.

Welcome to a nurturing and enriching experience designed for parents and their 1-2 year olds. Each session includes child-led play, simple activities, and circle time with songs that support language development, motor skills, and emotional growth. Led by a licensed early childhood educator and parent educator, both children and caregivers can learn, play, and grow together during this critical stage of early development. Parenting time will share topics such as child development, discipline and other areas of interest. Enjoy the journey of parenthood surrounded by a welcoming community of families. Reference this chart to select the correct payment amount during registration.

In Mindful Moments for little ones, children and their grown-ups learn mindfulness through play! Together we’ll practice calming breaths, explore big feelings, and build focus using games, music, and hands-on activities. This class offers fun, simple strategies families can use every day to create more peaceful routines and stronger connections. Reference this chart to select the correct payment amount during registration.

Appletastic Fun is a hands-on Early Childhood Family Education class all about apples! Young children and their caregivers will explore the world of apples through playful learning activities, stories, songs, art, and sensory experiences.

Explore the colorful world of leaves with your child in this hands-on ECFE class! Together, we’ll discover different shapes, sizes, and colors of leaves through stories, songs, art, sensory play, and simple science activities. Children will practice observing nature while building early learning skills, and parents will enjoy meaningful time connecting and learning alongside their child. Dress for mess and come ready to explore the beauty of the season!

Mixed Age Mondays is a welcoming ECFE class designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers to learn, play, and grow together. Each session includes a balance of free play, guided activities, and storytime—all tailored to support social, emotional, and early learning development. Caregivers stay engaged alongside their children during open play, with dedicated time to connect and share experiences. Parents will have a separate discussion time to gain insights into child development and other topics from a licensed Parent Educator. Mixed Age Mondays is a fun, supportive environment where families build community, children develop important skills, and learning happens through meaningful play. Reference this chart to select the correct payment amount during registration.

Join us for a fun and festive ECFE session all about pumpkins and carving! The highlight of our time together will be a guided pumpkin carving experience where adults and children can safely work side by side to design their own jack-o’-lanterns. We’ll talk about pumpkin parts, practice scooping and carving techniques appropriate for little helpers, and celebrate creativity along the way. Please dress for a bit of mess and fall fun!

Celebrate fall with pumpkins, play, and family fun! This ECFE class includes seasonal activities, sensory experiences, songs, stories, crafts, and plenty of opportunities for children and caregivers to learn and play together.

Join us for a hands-on Early Childhood Family Education class where children and caregivers explore the fascinating world of corn! Through stories, songs, sensory play, and simple science activities, we’ll learn how corn grows from a tiny seed into the tall plants we see in fields. Children will have the chance to touch, sort, and play with corn in different forms—kernels, popcorn, and even corn-based crafts—while adults learn ways to support early science thinking and vocabulary at home. This class encourages curiosity, observation skills, and family connection through playful discovery.

Explore life on the farm through stories, songs, sensory play, and hands-on activities! Children and caregivers will learn about farm animals, tractors, crops, and where food comes from while enjoying fun together.

In a “Move and Groove” class, you can expect lots of active, music-based activities like dancing, clapping games, simple rhythm instruments, parachute play, and guided movement songs. These activities are intentionally designed to help young children develop gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and rhythm awareness, while also supporting early language development through songs and repetition.

Harvest Fun is a seasonal ECFE class for young children and their caregivers that explores the themes and changes of fall. Through play, stories, songs, and hands-on activities, children build early learning skills while families enjoy time together in a supportive setting.

Children will practice fine motor skills, follow simple directions, and explore new foods in a playful, supportive environment. Caregivers will learn easy, nutritious recipes they can recreate at home, along with tips for involving young children safely in the kitchen.