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Early Childhood and Family Education - Ages and Stages


Core ECFE Classes -
2025-2026 ECFE/Parent Workshops ECFE

ECFE Ages and Stages Classes are designed to foster strong parent-child relationships through interactive activities and educator-led discussions at each developmental stage of your child's life. Join our engaging weekly classes, where mutual support, shared growth, and collaboration embody the spirit of "it takes a village to raise a child."

Class Structure:

  • Parent-Child Interaction (First Half): Follow your child's lead during this interactive time. Relax and enjoy learning more about your child's interests through play and exploration.
  • Circle Time: Led by a licensed Early Childhood Educator, this session includes songs, stories, and movement activities.
  • Parent Discussion (Second Half): A licensed Parent Educator facilitates discussions where parents can share the joys and challenges of parenting, problem-solve, and exchange insights and resources. Topics may include child development, emotional regulation, temperament, sleep, toilet learning, and more.

Gradual Separation Benefits: Strong adult-child relationships provide young children with a sense of comfort, safety, confidence, and encouragement as they grow more independent. The gradual separation progression in our ECFE classes is an intentional, developmentally appropriate practice that supports the attachment relationship.

Class Separating Types:

  • Non-Separating Classes: Parents remain in the parent-child room for the entire session.
  • Gradually Separating Classes: Parents transition from being in the parent-child room to a separate discussion room over time.
  • Separating Classes: Parents move to a different room for discussion after the parent-child activity time, while children enjoy a light snack and further classroom exploration with guidance from a licensed Early Childhood teacher and support staff.

Classes Offered | Ages are by September 1, 2025 | 

Title Age Description Class Types
On the Move 6-12 mos.  As your new born transitions into babyhood, you encounter a world of new experiences and milestones together.  Gradually Separating
Just Toddling 12-18 mos. Toddlers are inquisitive and always on the move. Explore parenting your adventurous child during this rapid growth phase. Gradually Separating
Curious Climbers 18-24 mos. Your curious toddler is into everything and expanding their vocabulary daily. Discover how to support their development through play. Gradually Separating
Big Little Kids 24-36 mos. Learn how to parent a toddler who is talking, becoming independent, and challenging rules with newfound confidence. Separating

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405-1 On the Move (Tuesdays)

  Sibling Care Offered

Minnetonka Community Education Center : Classroom 210 and 214 Shorewood Room
Tuesdays, Sep 16 - Jun 9
9:00 - 10:30 AM

  No Class Dec 23, Dec 30 & Mar 31


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Ages   6 mo. - 1 yr.

405-2 Just Toddling (Mondays)

  Sibling Care Offered

Minnetonka Community Education Center : Classroom 210 and 214 Shorewood Room
Mondays, Sep 15 - Jun 8
9:00 - 10:30 AM

  No Class Dec 22, Dec 29, Jan 5, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 16, Mar 30, Apr 6 & May 25


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Ages   1 yr. - 1 yr. 6 m

Full - waiting list


405-3 Just Toddling (Tuesdays)

  Sibling Care Offered

Minnetonka Community Education Center : Classroom 210 and 214 Shorewood Room
Tuesdays, Sep 16 - Jun 9
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

  No Class Dec 23, Dec 30 & Mar 31


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Ages   1 yr. - 1 yr. 6 m

405-4 Curious Climbers (Tuesdays)

  Sibling Care Offered

Minnetonka Community Education Center : Classroom 116 and 212 Tonka Bay Room
Tuesdays, Sep 16 - Jun 9
9:00 - 10:30 AM

  No Class Dec 23, Dec 30 & Mar 31


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Ages   1 yr. 6 m - 2 yr.

Fewer than 5 spots left


405-6 Curious Climbers (Wednesdays)

  Sibling Care Offered

Minnetonka Community Education Center : Classroom 116 and 212 Tonka Bay Room
Wednesdays, Sep 17 - Jun 10
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

  No Class Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31 & Apr 1


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Ages   1 yr. 6 m - 2 yr.

405-7 Big Little Kids (Tuesdays)

  Sibling Care Offered

Minnetonka Community Education Center : Classroom 116 and 212 Tonka Bay Room
Tuesdays, Sep 16 - Jun 9
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

  No Class Dec 23, Dec 30 & Mar 31


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Ages   2 yr. - 3 yr.

405-8 Big Little Kids (Wednesdays)

  Sibling Care Offered

Minnetonka Community Education Center : Classroom 116 and 214 Shorewood Room
Wednesdays, Sep 17 - Jun 10
9:00 - 10:30 AM

  No Class Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31 & Apr 1


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Ages   2 yr. - 3 yr.

Full - waiting list