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The mission of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is to strengthen families through the education and support of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children.
There are two types of classes:
Non-separating:
- Parent and Child Time: Class includes a parent and child interaction time, circle time with books, songs and activities all designed to enhance a child’s learning.
Separating:
- Parent and Child Time: Class includes a parent and child interaction time, circle time with books, songs and activities all designed to enhance a child’s learning.
- Parent Time: Parents participate in a discussion led by a licensed parent educator.
- Children’s Time: While the parents are in the discussion in another room, children are learning through play, activities, songs and literature.
2023-24 Registration is now open.
2023-2024
Early Childhood Family Education Sliding Scale
Yearly FeeGross Family Income
Scale A
1.5 Hour ClassScale B
1.25 Hour ClassScale C
1 Hour Class$100,000+
$480
$400
$320
$80,000-$99,999
$400
$340
$270
$60,000-$79,999
$320
$270
$215
$40,000-$59,999
$240
$200
$160
$20,000-$39,999
$160
$135
$110
$0-$19,999
$80
$70
$55
The credit card on file will be charged when you are placed in the class.
Fees may be prorated for new enrollments based on start date.
Class refunds will be issued at 100% if registration is canceled before August 1, 2023.
85% will be refunded if canceled before September 1, 2023.
50% will be refunded if canceled September 1 - January 15, 2024.
Cancellations after January 15, 2024 will be prorated based on sessions attended.**Classes will not be refunded due to weather-related cancellations or staff professional development days. There are no refunds for family vacations or days missed due to family illness or extended leave of absences.**
2023-2024
Baby and Parent ClassesNurture your parent-child relationship with play-and-learn activities.
Discover sensory activities, songs, and movements to enhance baby’s brain development.
Discussions on parenting topics may address feeding, sleeping routines, baby’s joy, concerns and more.These classes are non-separating.
Classes run September 18, 2023 through May 20, 2024.
Class age ranges are based on the age of the child on September 1, 2023.Class
Age
Location
Day/Time
Tuition
Course #
and LinkBaby and Me
Birth-
9 monthsEarly Childhood
Education CenterFridays
8:30-9:30 a.m.Sliding Fee
Scale CMovers
10-17
monthsSnail Lake
Education CenterMondays
10:15-11:15 a.m.Sliding Fee
Scale CMovers
10-17
monthsEarly Childhood
Education CenterWednesdays
9-10 a.m.Sliding Fee
Scale C2023-2024
Toddler and Parent ClassesSpend time with your child exploring and moving in class together.
These classes provide opportunities for social-emotional connections
and problem-solving skills for the child and parents.
During this class, parents separate from their child to work with a licensed parent educator.These classes are separating.
Classes run September 18, 2023 through May 20, 2024.
Class age ranges are based on the age of the child on September 1, 2023.Class
Age
Location
Day/Time
Tuition
Link to register
Explorers
(Non-
separating)18-23
monthsSnail Lake
Education CenterMondays
8:30-9:45 a.m.Sliding Fee
Scale BExplorers
18-23
monthsEarly Childhood
Education CenterThursdays
10:15-11:30 a.m.Sliding Fee
Scale BBusy Bodies
24-35
monthsSnail Lake
Education CenterTuesdays
8:30-10 a.m.Sliding Fee
Scale ABusy Bodies
24-35
monthsSnail Lake
Education CenterTuesdays
10:30 a.m.- 12: p.m.Sliding Fee
Scale ABusy Bodies
24-35
monthsEarly Childhood
Education CenterThursdays
8:30-10 a.mSliding Fee
Scale ABusy Bodies
24-35
monthsEarly Childhood
Education CenterFridays
10-11:30 a.m.Sliding Fee
Scale A2023-2024
Mixed Ages and ParentCome spend time exploring and playing together!
This class is non-separating.Classes run September 18, 2023 through May 20, 2024.
Class age ranges are based on the age of the child on September 1, 2023.Class
Age
Location
Day/Time
Tuition
Link to register
Family
PlaytimeBirth-
5 years OldEarly Childhood
Education CenterThursdays
6-7 p.m.Sliding Fee
Scale C
(per/family)2023-2024
First Friends and Play and Learn TogetherThis class combines ECFE and preschool together.
During this class, parents separate from their child to work with a licensed parent educator.
These classes are separating.Classes run September 18, 2023 through May 20, 2024.
Class age ranges are based on the age of the child on September 1, 2023.**Indicates Caregiver Day
Class
Age
Location Day/Time
Tuition
Link to register
First Friends
30-36
monthsEarly
Childhood
Education
Center9:50-11:50 a.m.
**Wednesdays with a caregiver
Starting January 29th- Mondays (child only) AND Wednesdays with a caregiver
$125/month
Sept.-MayFirst Friends
30-36
monthsEarly
Childhood
Education
Center9:50-11:50 a.m.
**Thursdays with a caregiver
Starting January 30th- Tuesdays (child only) AND Thursdays with a caregiver
$125/month
Sept.-MayPlay and Learn Together
3 or 4 years old
Early Childhood Education Center OR Snail Lake Education Center
Location TBD
at a later date1:30-3:30
**Tuesdays (with a caregiver) and Thursdays (child only)
$225/month
Sept.-MayCANCELED