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Bright Beginnings - Hermantown
A nurturing class for infants and their caregivers to connect through gentle movement, songs, and sensory exploration. Each session offers age-appropriate activities that support early social-emotional bonding, emerging communication, and sensory awareness in a relaxed group setting. Caregivers share experiences, learn about infant development, and take home simple ideas to support routines and responsiveness. This class builds community and confidence as you enjoy early learning with your youngest little ones. Ages 0-6 month by September 1,2026 Non-separating -
Busy Bees Intro to Nature- Hermantown
Learn and play through hands-on activities both indoors and outdoors. Children build independence, social skills, and early learning foundations through movement, sensory exploration, songs, and play-based experiences. Caregivers engage in supportive conversations and share strategies to support curiosity, confidence, and whole-child development for the whole family. Ages 24-42 months by September 1, 2026 Separating -
Caregiver Stroll - Proctor
A free ECFE class designed for caregivers to connect, walk, and talk while receiving support from a Parent Educator. Each session focuses on topics, questions, and real-life issues that come up throughout the week, with conversations guided by caregivers to ensure meaningful, relevant support. Children are welcome to attend as long as they can ride comfortably in a stroller or baby carrier. Meet at Aspirus St. Luke's Sports and Event Center and/or the NEW NorthStar Ford Arena walking track. -
Circle of Security
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. -
Early Birds Proctor
This class is dedicated to children of mixed ages and caregivers who want to learn, play, and grow together. It's a great way to connect through play-based learning, songs, stories, and hands-on activities that support early learning and social-emotional growth. Families stay together in the classroom as they continue learning and playing alongside the early childhood staff. Our licensed parent educator will also provide supportive resources on topics such as child development, routines, behavior, and family life. A light lunch is provided for the children Ages 0-5 years by September 1, 2026 Non-Separating -
Family, Friends & Neighbors (FFN)
This welcoming lass is for grandparents, relatives, family friends and neighbors who care for children ages birth to five. Caregivers and children enjoy songs, stories, sensory play and hands-on activities that support early learning and social-emotional growth. Each session includes shared activity time, guided play centers, simple ideas for use at home, and opportunities to connect with other caregivers and build a supportive community. Ages 0- 5 years by September 1, 2026 Non-separating -
Little Wigglers - Hermantown
This playful early learning class invites caregivers and their busy little ones to explore movement, music, and sensory play together. Age-appropriate activities support the development of motor skills, communication, curiosity, and early social skills in a fun, supportive setting. Caregivers connect, gain simple strategies to support growth, and take home ideas to extend learning into everyday routines. Ages 8-17 months by September 1, 2026 -
Melodies and Messy Art Hermantown
A playful class where children and caregivers explore creativity through music, sing-alongs, and hands-on art experiences. Children express themselves through paint, textures, and sound while building fine motor skills, language, and social-emotional development. Caregivers participate alongside their child, gaining simple ideas to support creativity, connection, and joyful learning at home. Ages 18-60 Months by September 1, 2026 Non-Separating -
Night Owls - Proctor
Classes dedicated to children of mixed ages and caregivers who want to learn, play, and grow together. It’s a great way to connect through play-based learning, songs, stories, and hands-on activities that support early learning and social-emotional growth. Families stay together in the classroom as they continue learning and playing alongside the early childhood staff. Our licensed parent educator will also provide supportive resources on topics such as child development, routines, behavior, and family life. A light dinner will be provided for the children Ages 0-5 years by September 1, 2026 Non-separating -
Play Lab
A 4-week drop-off experience that invites children to explore a new theme through hands-on games, creative projects, music, movement, and playful learning activities. Guided by our early childhood staff, children will build social skills, independence, and confidence while having fun in a safe and engaging environment. This class is designed for children to practice short-term separation from caregivers. Please note Session# 3 is a three week drop-off experience. Ages 2-5 years by September 1, 2026 -
Terrific Twos - Hermantown
Curious toddlers and their caregivers explore self-discovery through play, movement, songs, and simple group activities. Designed to support emerging independence, language, and social skills, each session offers fun, age-appropriate experiences that encourage toddlers to interact with others and express themselves. Caregivers connect, learn strategies to support development at home, and take home practical ideas for everyday routines. Ages 18-30 months by September 1, 2026 Separating -
Terrific Twos - Proctor
Curious toddlers and their caregivers explore self-discovery through play, movement, songs, and simple group activities. Designed to support emerging independence, language, and social skills, each session offers fun, age-appropriate experiences that encourage toddlers to interact with others and express themselves. Caregivers connect, learn strategies to support development at home, and take home practical ideas for everyday routines. Ages 18-30 months by September 1, 2026 Separating