Ages 3 months-5 years old This special evening opportunity is all about your family enjoying time together in an Early Childhood classroom. Each week there will be a new theme with art, math, science, sensory and more. The first hour will be parent-child exploration and play experiences. Then a robust circle time filled with singing, storytelling, and props. A parent and family teacher leads this class and welcomes older siblings (ages 6-8) to tag along for a "Magnificent Monday" evening.

Elko New Market/Lonsdale - September 2026 - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Elko New Market/Lonsdale - October 2026 - Leaf Man

Elko New Market/Lonsdale - November 2026 - What's Up Duck?

Elko New Market/Lonsdale - December 2026 - The 12 Days of Christmas in Minnesota

Elko New Market/Lonsdale - January 2027 - The Mitten

Elko New Market/Lonsdale - February 2027 - Moo Moo Brown Cow

Elko New Market/Lonsdale - March 2027 - Each Peach Pear Plum

Elko New Market/Lonsdale - April 2027 - Jack's House

Elko New Market/Lonsdale - May 2027 - The Itsy Bitsy Spider

Ages birth - 5 yrs Come enjoy time with your child and play together in our early childhood classroom! A teacher will be in the room to provide a nurturing environment, movement, fun songs at circle time, and learning activities to encourage your child’s growth and independence. This is a drop-in activity so no pre-registration is required. Come once or as many times as you'd like. Need time to run an errand, do chores around the house, or take an hour for yourself? We also offer a Drop and Go option where you can leave the playing to us! Stay and Play: $3.00/child or $6.00/familyDrop and Go: $5.00/per child

Ages birth-5 yrs (no separation) Unstructured motor time in the CEC gym for the first hour, end class with a group activity led by a teacher. $3/child, $6/family, non walkers are free You do not have to pre-register, you will pay at the door

Walk and Talk This gives parents and caregivers with children under age 8, an opportunity to connect with other moms, dads, nannies, grandparents and get in “steps.” A time to put on some comfy pants and lace up those tennis shoes for an hour of adult connection & movement. We will meet in the ECFE wing at 11:45 am. There will be a discussion question, a parenting tip and resources each week based on the interests of the group. Walk inside or out. Ms. Tara will be available to walk and connect with you too! You can pack a lunch for your little one and drop them off in the ECFE classroom. The class is free, but you do need to register for sib care. Cost is $30.00 per family per session.

New Prague - September 2026 - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

New Prague - October 2026 - Leaf Man

New Prague - November 2026 - What's Up Duck?

New Prague - December 2026 - The 12 Days of Christmas in Minnesota

New Prague - January 2027 - The Mitten

New Prague - February 2027 - Moo Moo Brown Cow

New Prague - March 2027 - Each Peach Pair Plum

New Prague - April 2027 - Jack's House

New Prague - May 2027 - The Itsy Bitsy Spider

Your two and three year old is doing more and developing a unique personality. Come to the ECFE preschool room where parents and children participate in activities and circle time with an Early Childhood teacher before moving to a parent classroom for discussion. Parent topics will be centered around your interests and may include language development, potty training, tantrums and more. Sibling care is available, but you must pre-register for it.

Ages 2-5 years Your child is busy, curious, changing and growing more independent every day. Enjoy music, movement and learning activities to encourage their growth and independence. Parent discussion will include talking about setting limits, home routines and rules, having realistic expectations and topics of special interest to you. Sibling care is available but you need to register for it.