Minnetonka Community Education

Birth-Prekindergarten We've Changed the Class Time on Wednesdays, Since the Catalog Was Published! Welcome to this free, monthly opportunity to connect with other parents of young children and play in a space specifically designed for little ones. Choose the day that works best for your families schedule, Mondays or Wednesdays. You do not have to be enrolled in a class to participate, however advanced registration is required.

18-24 months | gradually-separating At 18-24 months, your curious toddler is exploring their environment in several ways and adding new words to their spoken vocabulary every day! Learn ways to interact with your child through fun activities and share about your experience with this new stage of independence in an educator-led discussion.

33 Months-5 Years At ECFE, we know the importance of children (and adults!) spending time outside. We have a lovely outdoor space adjacent to our building and are offering a parent-child class that connects young learners with nature, creativity and scientific inquiry. This is a non-separating class where children and parents explore activities in our outdoor learning center and go on nature walks to Lake Minnetonka! We will meet rain or shine, dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, we will follow our Minnetonka Preschool & Early Childhood Family Education Parent Handbook guidelines and meet indoors.

12-18 months | gradually separating Toddlers are curious, busy and on the go!

Please do not be discouraged from enrolling in Lunch Bunch. Lunch Bunch sections are listed as FULL for the following reason: Every child enrolled in Lunch Bunch will be placed on a wait list, Language Immersion children will have priority, all other children will be placed based on registration date and space. 3-5 years (must be 3 by 9/1/2021) Is your morning preschooler enrolled in an afternoon language immersion program? Or, is your afternoon preschooler, enrolled in a morning language immersion class? If you answered "yes" to either question, you may need Lunch Bunch. Lunch Bunch provides a time for Minnetonka Preschoolers to eat and socialize with their peers. Parents provide a bag lunch. Children are escorted by a staff member to and from preschool and language immersion programming. Children must be enrolled in Minnetonka Preschool in order to participate in Lunch Bunch. If your child is enrolled in Junior Explorers childcare opposite of their preschool day, Lunch bunch is not needed The following preschool sections are not compatible with Lunch Bunch 419-2, 419-4, 419-7, 419-10 and 419-13. Lunch Bunch Fees Tuesday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 418-1 $408/year Thursday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 418-2 $372/year Friday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 418-3 $324/year Single days of Lunch Bunch may be available if space permits at a cost of $13/day. Call 952-401-6812 for availability.

Is your schedule open on Wednesday mornings and you have one or more children between the ages of 12-48 months? Then this class is for you. Join other families with young children for fun, hands-on activities followed by discussion with a licensed parenting educator. Conversation topics may range from behavior strategies to eating and sleeping routines. Please register each child separately.

3-5 years non-separating STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. Enjoy one, two or all three of these fun and interactive classes with your child! Nature Art- The natural world is an amazing canvas! Leaves, pine cones, flowers, bugs, textures, and landscapes that are beautiful and versatile. Come explore our natural world through art and take home original creations that bring the outside in. Art in Motion-Bubbles, mobiles, and even how you move your body is Art in Motion! Come get creative with tools and materials to explore how amazing art can be! The Science of Art- Symmetry, patterns, colors, transparency- the intersection of science and art is complex and intriguing! Come experiment with science and create art that reflects the world around us. Sibling care is not available. To meet COVID-19 expectations, registration and attendance is restricted to one adult per child.