Are you looking for a great way to beat the winter blahs? District 196 ECFE offers parents hands-on learning experiences that will nourish a lifetime of teachable moments. Classes are held weekly and are open for Winter quarter registration. We look forward to seeing you and your little ones.
Babies: Birth Through 11 Months
Parents with Babies Only
Non-Separating
Babies sure bring change to every family! Join other parents of infants and learn how to make the adjustment to 'being a family'. This will be a relaxing and informative class. You can ask your questions, and we will share ideas with you about building a solid base for your family. We will also have time to sing songs and play some games.
Fri | Jan 10-Mar 21 | 8:45-10:15 a.m. | FREE* | Room 216
skip Jan 17; Feb 7; Mar 7 | 103-216C
Parents and Ones: Non-Separating
Parents with Children Ages 12-24 Months
Non-Separating, Prekindergarten Siblings Welcome
Looking for a fun class for your one-year-old? Join other parents and toddlers for a morning, afternoon or an evening class. Toddlers love to take off and explore if their parents are close by. The parent discussion will take place in the children's room, where toddlers can check in with their parents if they need to. Please register all prekindergarten children who will be attending the class.
Mon | Jan 6-Mar 17 | 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Fee B | Room 216 | skip Jan 20; Feb 17 | 220-216B
Wed | Jan 8-Mar 19 | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | Fee B | Room 216 | skip Feb 5 | 220-216C
Parenting Your Two- or Three-Year Old
Parents with Children Ages 24-48 Months
Separating, Prekindergarten Siblings Welcome
This is indeed a special developmental time for you and your child. The transition from toddler to preschooler is in full swing and brings with it delight and surprise as children navigate their world. Hold onto your hat as your child takes you on this roller coaster ride. Language, motor development, social skills and handling big feelings are all a part of the everyday learning. Please register all prekindergarten children who will be attending the class.
Fri | Jan 10-Mar 21 | 8:45-10:15 a.m. | Fee B | Room 118 | skip Jan 17; Feb 7; Mar 7 | 265-118A
Fri | Jan 10-Mar 21 | 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Fee B | Room 118 | skip Jan 17; Feb 7; Mar 7 | 265-118B
Parents and Preschoolers
Parents with Children Ages 3-Prekindergarten
Separating, Prekindergarten Siblings Welcome
This class, specially focused on ages three, four and five, covers a variety of parenting topics to offer you and your children a super time together. The parent group will decide which topics to discuss, such as self-esteem, discipline and power struggles. Preschoolers will enjoy doing new things and meeting new friends. Please register all prekindergarten children who will be attending the class.
Thu | Jan 9-Mar 20 | 1:15-3:30 p.m. | Fee A | Room 118 | skip Feb 6 | 315-118
Positive Solutions
Parents with Children Ages Birth-7 Years
Separating
Looking for ideas to increase enjoyment and reduce stress when interacting with your child? Positive Solutions provides evidence-based strategies to boost your child’s ability to choose desirable behaviors and adopt more positive ways of interacting with peers and adults. Parents/caregivers will come away with a better understanding of what is behind behavior we often find challenging and discover positive approaches to help your child grow and learn. In addition to time for adult discussion, you will have time to play and learn with your child in a classroom designed for children and adults to practice positive and effective behaviors, all while strengthening relationships.
Wed | Jan 8-Mar 19 | 5:45-7:45 p.m. | Fee A | Room 215 | skip Feb 5 | 465-215
Register Today @ ce.district196.org/ecfe
Out-of-District registration begins December 30, 2025.
Classes begin January 6, 2025.
Class fees are based on your family annual income and are determined by a sliding fee scale.
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