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Parent Book Club: "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt - Online CourseOnline ClassesJoin ECFE’s fall book club to discuss "The Anxious Generation" by acclaimed social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. The book investigates the link between ‘overprotection’ in the real world and ‘underprotection’ in the virtual world. A healthy relationship with technology begins early, and it helps to have a community with which you can feel confident setting expectations and norms for your family. We will dig into the book to understand the research on technology and mental health, and identify ‘guilt free’ action steps parents can take to foster children’s independence and overall well-being. Come join the discussion with a licensed Parent Educator and other parents of young children!2026 Fall ECFE
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Waitlist1-3 Year Olds (12-42 Months)Age Group ClassesEach week, children and parents will spend time together engaging in play, creativity, and exploration. As the class continues, parents will begin to separate from their children for a portion of the session, gradually increasing this time each week in a separate space for discussion and support. While children remain in the Early Childhood room participating in play-based learning with our skilled educators, parent discussions will cover a range of topics, including child development, temperament, discipline, parenting strategies, and other subjects chosen by the group. This gentle separation process helps children build confidence and independence while parents gain valuable insights and tools for parenting.2026 Fall ECFE -
WaitlistFun Ones (10-23 Months)Non-Separating ClassesEnjoy time with your growing toddler through play, planned activities and song. After parent and child activity time (PACT), your toddler will begin to explore his/her independence during the parent discussion which will include topics such as healthy development, new behaviors, language development, and topics chosen by the group. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2026 Fall ECFE -
WaitlistToddler Yearlong (12-42 Months)YearlongThis class isn’t just for toddlers—it’s for the grown-ups who love and care for them. Come ready to play, learn, and make joyful memories together. As your child practices independence and learns through play and social interactions, you will separate to discuss parenting techniques that help you appreciate the "little things" in your life. Open registration begins in the fall, followed by priority registration for our winter and spring sessions, allowing the group participants to remain together for the entire school year. New participants are welcome to register if space permits. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. Sibling care available.2026 Fall ECFE -
Night Owl Preschool Yearlong (3-5 Year Olds)YearlongAre you looking to engage in learning opportunities with your preschooler after work? Our Night Owl Preschool provides families the opportunities to experience preschool together. Children will work on curriculum-based school readiness skills including problem solving, interacting with peers, beginning math and literacy. This class includes parent and child time on Tuesday evenings. Parents move to a separate room for discussion on development, age-related concerns and preparing your child for school. Thursday evenings is a child only day.2026 Fall ECFE -
Pop-Up Parent Ed: Tackling ToiletingOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Tackling Toileting - Learn how to recognize where your child is on the readiness spectrum and what signs to look for throughout this process. You’ll gain practical guidance, developmental insight, and supportive strategies to help your child move forward with confidence and reduce stress along the way. Discover clarity, patience, and tools to help your child successfully cross the finish line.2026 Fall ECFE
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WaitlistMusic Makers (2-5 Years)Play with PurposeDiscover the joy of making music together! In this playful, interactive class, young children and their grown-ups explore rhythm, melody, movement, and instruments while building listening skills, coordination, self-expression, and connection. Children enjoy music activities alongside their caregiver before parents separate for a guided parent discussion. This class helps lay the foundation for a lifelong love of music and learning.2026 Fall ECFE -
Pop-Up Parent Ed: Sleep StrategiesOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Sleep Strategies -Sleep doesn’t have to be a nightly battle. Join us to learn gentle, practical strategies that support restful nights and brighter days—for the whole family.2026 Fall ECFE
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Pop-Up Parent Ed: Managing MisbehaviorsOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Managing Misbehaviors - Setting limits and using consistent consequences is exhausting, but effective. Discover tried and true techniques to empower children with lifelong success skills.2026 Fall ECFE -
Pop-Up Parent Ed: Encouraging IndependenceOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Encouraging Independence - Discover practical, age-appropriate strategies for supporting young children as they build confidence, problem-solving skills, and self-help abilities. Learn simple, everyday ways to foster independence at home—through routines, play, and communication—while still providing the connection and support children need.2026 Fall ECFE
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Pop-Up Parent Ed: Looking Ahead to KindergartenOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Looking Ahead to Kindergarten - Kindergarten registration is just around the corner. Make sure you know what to expect and have everything in place for kindergarten 2027! Whether this is your first experience navigating registering for kindergarten or you want to clarify the process, this information will have you feeling confident for next fall.2026 Fall ECFE
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Pop-Up Parent Ed: Handling Big EmotionsOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Handling Big Emotions - Adults and their kiddos feel better when they learn to regulate strong feelings. Social interactions, learning, and health are all improved when we understand how to communicate calmly.2026 Fall ECFE
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Pop-Up Parent Ed: Understanding TemperamentOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Understanding Temperament - Every child is born with their own unique temperament that influences how they interact with the world. In this online class, parents of children ages 0–5 will learn about different temperament traits, how they affect behavior, and ways to respond to their child’s individual needs. Gain practical strategies to strengthen your relationship, reduce daily frustrations, and support your child’s development by working with their temperament rather than against it.2026 Fall ECFE
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Pop-Up Parent Ed: Pleasing Picky EatersOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Pleasing Picky Eaters - Enjoying family dinner is a possibility with some tricks and understanding of realistic expectations.2026 Fall ECFE
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Little Bookworms (2-5 Years)Play with PurposeEarly literacy begins long before children learn to read. In this playful, interactive class, children explore stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities that build vocabulary, listening skills, print awareness, and a love of books. While children learn and play, parents will separate for a discussion focused on supporting early language and literacy development at home.2026 Fall ECFE -
Young Mathematicians (2-5 Years)Play with PurposeMath is all around us—from sorting toys to counting snacks—and young children are natural problem-solvers! This is a playful, interactive class where children explore early math concepts like numbers, patterns, shapes, and measurement through movement, music, games, and hands-on exploration. Parents will separate for a parent discussion strengthening your ability to support learning at home.2026 Fall ECFE -
Waitlist2-4 Year OldsAge Group ClassesWhat strengthens a bond between a parent and child more than playing and learning together? Come and gain knowledge of child growth and development, temperament styles, and discipline techniques. Learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your child to make learning fun. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. Sibling care is available.2026 Fall ECFE