Welcome to ECFE! This is the perfect space to meet other parents with infants, sing and read to your baby, share community resources, and talk about parenting during this incredible beginning. A licensed parent educator will lead discussions that include infant and maternal care. The questions never end during this incredible time in your child's development. Topics will vary week to week. Ages 0-6 month by September 1,2025 Non-separating

A unique opportunity for caregivers to meet weekly with our licensed parent educator and other caregivers to discuss questions that pop up throughout the week about parenting and child development. Topics are solely lead by participants. All children attending must be able to ride in a stroller or baby carrier. Meet at Aspirus St. Luke's Sports and Event Center walking track.

The Circle of Security Parenting Program is a quarterly (Q4) class that uses decades of research to help parents develop and strengthen secure parent-child relationships. This intensive class teaches parents and caregivers to better understand the emotional needs of their children, how to support their child's ability to manage and improve self-esteem, and how to honor parents' innate wisdom and desire for their child to be secure. Together, we will focus on learning how to both read your toddler's emotional needs and help them successfully manage these emotions. Babies 0-4 months may remain with their caregiver during class; all other children must attend childcare.

Circle of Security strengthens the parent–child relationship by helping caregivers understand and respond to their child’s emotional needs. By supporting both exploration and comfort, it builds trust, secure attachment, and stronger co-regulation between parent and child. The Circle of Security is a visual framework for understanding attachment and is used in parent education and support programs. It helps caregivers recognize and respond to children’s needs by showing the balance between a child’s desire to explore the world and their need to return for comfort and reassurance. Within this model, the caregiver’s role is to provide both a secure base for exploration and a safe haven for emotional support. Free | Wednesdays | 8:30 - 10:00 AM Available Quarter 1 and 3 of ECFE Recommended for families with children 0-36 months. Childcare provided | Babies 0-6 months remain with caregiver.

A great opportunity for grandparents (or grand friends) to interact with their young learners and meet other grandparents in the community. The classroom will be set up with intentional learning activities, circle time, special stories, and more. Ages 0-5 years by September 1, 2025 Non-Separating

A terrific opportunity for parents and infants to meet others in a safe space designed just for them. Babies will explore, sing, and play while you connect with a licensed parent educator. You will gain support, knowledge, and encouragement during this exciting and sometimes challenging time. Topics will vary from week to week based on the input and feedback of the participants. Ages 7-17 months by September 1, 2025 Non-separating

We'll bring the public library experience alive in our classroom as children explore books of every kind and spend time paging through their favorite stories. The early learning teacher will read a special story each week and engage young minds with purposeful, exploratory questions and an activity. Occasional special guests will visit the classroom to wow children and read the story of the day! Every child will leave with a different book per date, and all children may only participate one quarter per year. Ages 30-60 month by September 1, 2025 Non-Seperating

Little RailHawks will explore different art mediums and create incredible art while you sing along with your child. Parents will learn how to support their child's development through age-appropriate art and music. Ages 18-36 Months by September 1, 2025 Non-Separating

Step into learning with your night owls as they explore and grow. All children will have an opportunity to participate in learning activities, sensory play, social interaction, and building development skills with an early childhood teacher. Caregivers will explore and learn alongside their child directly in the room as a parent educator guides and helps them as needed. A light meal will be provided for the children. Ages 0-5 years by September 1, 2025 Non-separating

Your busy toddler is ready to discover safe and age-appropriate activities, including art, music, circle time, and sensory play. When you separate, your child will continue exploring peer relationships with the guidance of a licensed early childhood teacher. At the same time, parents gain knowledge and support from a licensed parent educator and other parents during discussion time. Topics will vary weekly and will be based on the participant's input. Ages 18-30 months by September 1, 2025 Separating

Your busy toddler is ready to discover safe and age-appropriate activities, including art, music, circle time, and sensory play. When you separate, your child will continue exploring peer relationships with the guidance of a licensed early childhood teacher. At the same time, parents gain knowledge and support from a licensed parent educator and other parents during discussion time. Topics will vary weekly and will be based on the participant's input. Ages 18-30 months by September 1, 2025 Separating