ECFE Virtual Lunch & Learn: Calm at Home – Tools for Everyday Regulation Join us for a four-week Lunch & Learn series designed to help parents and caregivers better understand and support their child’s emotional and sensory regulation. This virtual class is perfect for busy families—grab your lunch and tune in from home or work! Each week, we’ll explore practical tools and strategies you can use right away to create a more calm, connected home environment: 🔹 Week 1 – What Regulation Really Looks Like in Young Children Understand what it means for your child to be regulated and how to support it. 🔹 Week 2 – Routines that Regulate Design simple daily routines that meet your child's sensory, emotional, and developmental needs. 🔹 Week 3 – Preventing and Responding to Meltdowns Learn proactive strategies to reduce stress and compassionate ways to respond when things go off-track. 🔹 Week 4 – Building Your Family’s Toolbox Create a custom set of calming, connecting tools you can use as a family. This class is held virtually, and you can join using the link below: [Insert Link Here] Let ECFE help you feel more confident and connected at home—one lunch break at a time!

ECFE+1 Age Group: 3-year-olds Overview: ECFE+1 is a unique early childhood class designed for families who want to provide their 3-year-old with additional classroom experience and socialization opportunities. This program blends the supportive, parent-child engagement of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) with the structured learning environment of a traditional preschool. Class Structure: Parent & Child Day: Once per week, parents attend with their child for an interactive ECFE session. This time includes guided play, early learning activities, and a parenting discussion facilitated by an early childhood educator. Parents will gain insights into child development and strategies to support learning at home. Preschool Day: On the second day each week, children attend independently, experiencing a preschool-style classroom with hands-on activities, peer interactions, and foundational learning experiences that build social-emotional and early academic skills. Benefits of ECFE+1: ✔️ A gentle transition into structured learning for young children ✔️ Quality time for parents and children to learn together ✔️ Socialization and peer interactions in a classroom setting ✔️ Confidence-building experiences for both children and parents Join us for ECFE+1 and give your child a strong start in their early learning journey!

This class is designed for children from birth to age 5 and their parent or guardian. Each session includes time for parents and children to learn and play together, followed by a parent discussion group while children enjoy activities with our early childhood educators. Class ends with everyone coming back together for a short wrap-up. Registration Information: Please register one child using the sliding fee scale based on your household income. This covers the entire family—there’s no additional fee for siblings attending the same class. However, please register any additional children (second, third, or fourth) using the $0.00 option so we have accurate class rosters. All families are welcome! No one is turned away due to an inability to pay. To help make our program accessible to everyone, we use a sliding fee scale. Fees are collected at the beginning of each semester (twice during the school year).

This class is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their parent or guardian. It’s a great opportunity for preschool-aged children to experience the fun and routines of an early childhood classroom alongside their caregiver. The class includes shared parent-child time, followed by a separate parent discussion group while children participate in age-appropriate learning and play. We’ll wrap up the session together at the end. Please note: This class is specifically geared toward children ages 3–5 and is not intended for younger siblings under age 3. Registration Information: Please register one child using the sliding fee scale based on your household income. This covers the entire family—there’s no additional fee for siblings attending the same class. However, please register any additional children (second, third, or fourth) using the $0.00 option so we have accurate class rosters. All families are welcome! No one is turned away due to an inability to pay. To help make our program accessible to everyone, we use a sliding fee scale. Fees are collected at the beginning of each semester (twice during the school year).

Each month is a new adventure with Ms. Amanda! Students will explore fun, hands-on activities, games, and crafts based on the monthly theme. Every class wraps up with a themed circle time and snack—perfect for learning, playing, and making friends. Monthly Themes: February: Valentines March: Ooey Gooey April: Spring May: Summer & Flowers

Parenting a Child with Unique Needs? Does your child qualify for an IEP or IFSP? We invite you to join a supportive and empowering ONE NIGHT class designed specifically for parents like you. Connect with others, share experiences, and gain valuable tools to support your child’s development. This class is facilitated by Jennie Tax, Early Childhood Interventionist, and Beka Swisher, Licensed Parent Educator & Family Therapist. Together, they offer support, encouragement, and practical resources to help you and your child thrive. A light supper will be provided for attendees. Please note this is a ONE NIGHT class that will be an introduction for upcoming Spring session. There is a small fee for this class. If cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to contact Kayla Gruber at the Community Services office for assistance with registration.

This class is designed for children from birth to age 5 and their parent or guardian. Each session includes time for parents and children to learn and play together, followed by a parent discussion group while children enjoy activities with our early childhood educators. Class ends with everyone coming back together for a short wrap-up. Registration Information: Please register one child using the sliding fee scale based on your household income. This covers the entire family—there’s no additional fee for siblings attending the same class. However, please register any additional children (second, third, or fourth) using the $0.00 option so we have accurate class rosters. All families are welcome! No one is turned away due to an inability to pay. To help make our program accessible to everyone, we use a sliding fee scale. Fees are collected at the beginning of each semester (twice during the school year).

This class is designed for children from birth to age 5 and their parent or guardian. Each session includes time for parents and children to learn and play together, followed by a parent discussion group while children enjoy activities with our early childhood educators. Class ends with everyone coming back together for a short wrap-up. Registration Information: Please register one child using the sliding fee scale based on your household income. This covers the entire family—there’s no additional fee for siblings attending the same class. However, please register any additional children (second, third, or fourth) using the $0.00 option so we have accurate class rosters. All families are welcome! No one is turned away due to an inability to pay. To help make our program accessible to everyone, we use a sliding fee scale. Fees are collected at the beginning of each semester (twice during the school year).