Minnetonka Community Education

Birth-12 months/Non-separatingMeet other parents and enjoy time with your new baby! Spend the entire class together, engaged in sensory and movement activities and a licensed educator-led discussion. Learn about your baby’s growth and development, how to develop healthy eating and sleeping habits and what research tells us about your baby’s important first experiences. If you are on maternity/paternity leave for a limited time and only able to attend a few classes, let us know and we will prorate your fee.Expecting a new baby after Sept. 1, 2019? We will start a midyear class based upon your child’s age as of Jan.1, 2020. Prorated fees apply.

Birth-12 months/Non-separatingMeet other parents and enjoy time with your new baby! Spend the entire class together, engaged in sensory and movement activities and a licensed educator-led discussion. Learn about your baby’s growth and development, how to develop healthy eating and sleeping habits and what research tells us about your baby’s important first experiences. If you are on maternity/paternity leave for a limited time and only able to attend a few classes, let us know and we will prorate your fee.Expecting a new baby after Sept. 1, 2019? We will start a midyear class based upon your child’s age as of Jan.1, 2020. Prorated fees apply.

Birth-12 months/Non-separatingMeet other parents and enjoy time with your new baby! Spend the entire class together, engaged in sensory and movement activities and a licensed educator-led discussion. Learn about your baby's growth and development, how to develop healthy eating and sleeping habits and what research tells us about your baby's important first experiences.If you are on maternity/paternity leave for a limited time, and only able to attend a few classes, let us know and we will prorate your fee.Expecting a new baby after September 1, 2018? We will start a mid-year class based upon your child's age as of January 1, 2019.  Prorated fees apply.

Meet other parents and enjoy time with your new baby! Spend the entire class together, engaged in sensory and movement activities and a licensed educator-led discussion. Learn about your baby's growth and development, how to develop healthy eating and sleeping habits and what research tells us about your baby's important first experiences. Please select a class based on your child's age as of June 1, 2018. You may register for all sections at once or just one at a time. Cost is non-refundable. During the school year, as the children grow in age, the class content will continue to grow, as well. Sibling care is available for all sections, except the Saturday section. If you are on Maternity leave for a limited time, and only able to attend a few classes, let us know and we will prorate your fee.

Back to "School-itis"For parents of children ages 2-KindergartenThe start of a new school year is often full of new beginnings, new schools, schedules and budding relationships. It is a time of opportunity, growth and uncertainty, which can lead to increased anxiety and worry in our children. Learn about ways we can create new routines, increase confidence and security, and how we can build upon small successes, while helping our children develop coping strategies to deal with their fears of a new school year. Time for questions and shared discussion included. *Registration required. Childcare not available.Thursday, September 12, 2019 7-8:30 p.m.MCEC Deephaven room $10

Birth-PrekindergartenWelcome to this free, monthly opportunity to connect with other parents of young children and play in a space specifically designed for little ones. You do not have to be enrolled in a class to participate, however advanced registration is required.

Stop in at MCEC one Wednesday each month for an opportunity to socialize with other parents! Bring your child(ren), age birth to five. Toys and activities will be available. Connect & Play is a free community event. You do not have to be enrolled in a class to participate, however registration is required. Visit minnetonkacommunityed.org for the schedule and to register.

6-12 months/Non-separatingAs your baby grows, you encounter a world of new experiences and milestones together. Start your morning by connecting with others who are experiencing the joys and challenges of parenting older infants.

18-24 months | gradually-separatingAt 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 yourchild through fun activities and share about your experience with this new stage of independence in an educator-led discussion.

At 18-23 months old, your toddler isn't just walking through the world - they're off and running! 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. Cost is non-refundable.

2.5-5 yearsDads, uncles and grandpas, this special time is designed for you and your 2.5-5 year old! Choose from several engaging themes for some one-on-one time of discovery and connection with your child. Hands on activities, a snack, and lots of smiles will be provided at each class. This opportunity is facilitated by a licensed Early Childhood Teacher.Six sessions, register separately. $15 per child/per session

http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Commun...Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple check of how your child is growing, developing and learning. Screening at 3 is preferred, but a child may be screened between the ages of 3 and the start of kindergarten as required by law. What to expect at a screening appointment: A trained professional will check:  Vision and hearing  Height and weight  Immunizations (shots)  Large and small muscles  Thinking, language and communication skills Social and emotional development Early Childhood Screening is required for entrance in Minnesota’s public schools or within 30 days of enrollment into kindergarten.Minnetonka Early Childhood Screening Location:18707 Excelsior Blvd. Minnetonka MN 55345 Registration is complete after selecting 'Enroll' and then clicking the shopping basket to 'Check Out' for $0. You will receive a confirmation email with the appointment date and time after 'checking out' and you will also receive a reminder email two days before the appointment. If you did not receive an email, please call Rachel Goodier at 952-401-6840 to ensure your child's registration was submitted. We do not have space to accommodate walk-in appointments. 

Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple check on how your child is growing, developing and learning. Screening at age 3 is preferred, but a child may be screened anytime between the ages of 3 and the start of kindergarten. Early Childhood Screening is required for entrance in Minnesota’s public schools, or within 30 days of enrollment into kindergarten.For more information, visit: http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Commun...What to expect at a screening appointment: A trained professional will check:  Vision and hearing Height and weight Immunizations (shots) Large and small muscles Thinking, language and communication skillsSocial and emotional developmentLocation:Minnetonka Early Childhood Screening appointments take place at:18707 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345(just off Hwy. 7 and Vine Hill Road, next to the Sunrise Senior Living Residence) Note: Your registration is complete after selecting "Enroll" and then selecting "Check Out for $0" in the shopping basket. You will receive a confirmation email with the appointment date and time after checking out. You will also receive a reminder email two days before the appointment. If you do not receive the initial confirmation email, please call Sue Ryan in the Early Childhood Screening office, at 952-401-6840, to ensure your child's online registration was received. Please note that we do not have space to accommodate walk-in appointments. 

Explore the life cycles of familiar wildlife and understand that living things grow and change.

18-24 months/SeparatingAt 18-24 months old, your toddler isn't just walking through the world - they're off and running! 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.

0-9 months | non-separating Massage benefits both baby and parents by promoting a bond between them. It is shown to improve digestion, sleep, circulation, sensory input, and more!