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  • Baby & Toddler Outdoor Play Time!

    Baby & Toddler Outdoor Play Time! Saturday- $10/Family 9:00-10:15am 900-17C- April 17th Early Childhood Family Center Playground Ages Birth - 30 Months old and a caregiver. Meet new friends or connect with those you already know as you explore our outdoor play spaces with your baby or toddler. For babies, you will get some tummy time ideas and see how to set the environment to encourage rolling, sitting, or crawling. Toddlers will have access to great movement activities that meet their need to climb and explore with their whole bodies.
  • Baby & Toddler Outdoor Play Time!

    Baby & Toddler Outdoor Play Time! Saturday- $10/Family 900-18C- 9:00AM-10:15AM June 1st Early Childhood Family Center Playground Ages Birth - 30months old and their caregivers. Meet new friends or connect with those you already know as you explore our outdoor play spaces with your baby or toddler. For babies, you will get some tummy time ideas and see how to set the environment to encourage rolling, sitting, or crawling. Toddlers will have access to great movement activities that meet their need to climb and explore with their whole bodies.
  • Baby & Toddler Outdoor Play Time!

    Baby & Toddler Outdoor Play Time! Saturday- $10/Family 9:00AM-10:15AM July 13th Early Childhood Family Center Playground Ages Birth - 30 Months old and their caregivers. Meet new friends or connect with those you already know as you explore our outdoor play spaces with your baby or toddler. For babies, you will get some tummy time ideas and see how to set the environment to encourage rolling, sitting, or crawling. Toddlers will have access to great movement activities that meet their need to climb and explore with their whole bodies.
  • Book Study- Your Family Compass: A Parenting Guide for the Journey

    Book Study - Your Family Compass: A Parenting Guide for the Journey $60/ person Parenting is hard work! In today's busy society it's easy for families to get off track, want quick fixes and feel uncertain of the direction they're headed. Your Family Compass gives parents real tools for dealing with the challenges that come with raising children and will truly put your family on a healthy path. This book study will meet 6 times and will be facilitated by the author, Jenny Hanlon, one of Stillwater ECFE’s very own educators! Although the book is geared towards caregivers with children of all ages, this book study will be specifically focused on children ages 0-5 years old. Online, live via Google Meet 800-2B April 4th-May 9th, Thursdays, 6 sessions. 8:15-9:15pm.
  • Drop-In and Play

    Come when you can and join the fun! Parents and children will enjoy a variety of activities planned by the Early Childhood teacher. Grandparents and other caregivers are welcome! $5/day online registration needed.
  • ECFE Park Picnic and Playdate

    Baskin the gentle glow of early evening during a delightful picnic and playdate at two local parks. As the sun begins its descent, bring your dinner, a cozy blanket and watch as your little one embraces the magic of the transition from spring to summer. Cherish the moments of free play as well as fostering friendships amidst the backdrop of a painted sky transitioning from day to night. Time: 5:45pm-7:00pm Ages-0-5 years and a caregiver Fee: $15/Family session Barkers Alps, Bayport- 900-12C- Friday May 24th Brown's Creek Park, Stillwater - 900-13C- Wednesday May 29th
  • ECFE Park Playdates

    Join our ECFE Park Playdates for a blend of outdoor exploration and family camaraderie! These playdates offer a relaxed setting for parents and children to connect. Engage in imaginative play on the swings, explore nature's wonders, and build friendships. With laughter echoing through the par, these play dates provide not only a space for children to play but also an opportunity for parents to share experiences and insights. Embrace the joy of sunny mornings, fostering both social connections and a love for outdoor adventures. Bring a blanket pack some snacks, and let the ECFE Park Playdates be a highlight of your family's week! Time: 10:00am-11:15a Ages: 0-5 years and a caregiver Fee: $15.00/Family/Session Lakeside Park, Bayport Washington, Stillwater Valley View, Oak Park Heights
  • ECFE Pop- up Class

    Dive into a sun-kissed adventure with our Early Childhood Family Education Class! Join us for a season of exploration and joy, where, where out young learners and parents alike engage in a blend of educational play, outdoor activities and shared discovery. Build connections with others families while fostering your child's social, emotional development. Embrace the sunny days of summer with purposeful learning, laughter, and memories that will linger long after the season fades. Enroll in our ECFE Pop-up Class and make this summer a tie of growth and connection for your family. A portion of this class includes a parent discussion time in a separate space from the children led by a licensed early childhood educator and education assistant. Ages 18mo-5 years and a caregiver Location: Early Childhood Family Center 800-12C, Tuesdays (6 sessions), 9-10:30am - Jun11-Jul 23rd. ( No Session July 2nd) $75/child
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  • Move With Me

    Children and caregivers will enjoy an hour of action that makes movement fun. This class will have some open gym time to play, as well as movement and songs together! A great way to start the week during those cold months, and make some friends while you move and groove. Time: Mondays 9-10am Ages 2-5 Registration age is based on the child's age as of Sept. 1st, 2003
  • Natural Wonders: How Clean is Our Water?

    Ages 4-8 years and a caregiver Lakeside Park in Bayport June 1st 11:15-12:45pm $20/family Join us at Lakeside Park to explore what's in the river that runs through our community. We'll learn how to help keep the water clean and alternatives to using plastics to help protect our waterways. We'll have a special guest naturalist who traveled to Baja the summer of 2022 to learn how the plastics we use here in MN end up in the ocean. We recommend wearing rubber boots to this class if you have them.
  • Play Time and Picnic Story Time

    Play Time and Picnic Story Time Ages: 2-5 Years and a Caregiver Class Fee: $15.00 per family Story time and playtime are great opportunities for your children to socialize with other young children, while also developing cognitive, and motor skills. Be ready to sing songs and engage in fun learning activities together. After our songs and activities, we will settle down for a picnic and story time at the end of class, so please bring your lunch and a blanket. The Play Time and Picnic Time will take place at the ECFC Playground with a back up plan to move inside if the weather dictates.
  • Play With Me at The ECFC

    Play With Me at The ECFC Ages- Birth- 5 year olds and a caregiver $10.00/Family Join us at the Early Childhood Center for some playtime both inside and outside, sing songs, create art projects, and read stories. The Play with Me class is a great opportunity for children to make new friends, see old friends, and spend time interacting with one another.
  • Play With Me at The ECFC

    Play With Me at The ECFC Ages- Birth- 5 year olds and a caregiver No Sessions on June 19th and July 3rd. Class Fee: $75.00/Family Join us for a variety of activities planned by the early childhood teacher. Grandparents and other caregivers are welcome. Registration required.
  • Social Justice Parenting-Book Study

    Social Justice Parenting - Book Study Join Parent & Family Educator, Jenny Hanlon this summer for an engaging discussion on the book Social Justice Parenting: How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-Minded Kids in an Unjust World. Location: Early Childhood Family Center Playground, 1111 S. Holcombe St., Stillwater. Unfortunately we cannot provide child care, but feel free to bring your children and dinner along. They can eat dinner along side you and then play on the playground while we meet nearby in the grass on lawn chairs. $30/ person , Mondays- 5:45pm-7:00pm Meeting Dates: June 10th, 24th July 15th
  • Stillwater ECFE Baby Shower

    Are you welcoming a baby this next year? Have you welcomed a baby in the past year? If you answered yes to either one of these, please join us at our Early Childhood Family Center to learn about our early childhood programs and other community resources available to families with young children. -Lactation Consultant -Local Food Shelf - Early Intervention -Car Seat Safety -Home Visiting There will be free demo classes on pre-natal yoga/parent-baby yoga, music, and a baby storytime. This is a FREE event. Registration is requested, but not required. ***** Babies are welcome to join you.***** 900-32C Saturday April, 13th 1-3pm. Early Childhood Family Center.
  • Stonebridge Preschool Celebration of Student Learning, Home/School Connection

    Stonebridge Preschool Families - Join our classes as we celebrate a year of friendship and learning together? Students will bus to Pioneer Park for some fun centers, a picnic and playtime on the playground. Connect with other families just in time for summer play dates! we can't wait to celebrate with you and your family! Parents - please meet the students at Pioneer Park. Mrs. Stegmeir and Ms. Regis Date: May 23, 2024 - 10:am to 1:30 pm Fee: $10.00 a Student
  • Teddy Bear Time

    Teddy Bear Time 900-8C/ Early Childhood Family Center Playground Ages: 2-5 years and a Caregiver Class Fee: $15.00 per family Bring your favorite stuffed animal or stuffed toy and join us for an exciting time to learn about teddy bears and real bears. Playing with teddy bears and other stuffed animal friends allows children to practice the life skills they are constantly observing. Teddy Bear Time will take place outside on the ECFC playground with a backup plan to move inside if the weather dictates.
  • Underwater World

    Dive into a magical aquatic adventure with our ECFE Underwater World Class! This class invites parents and children to explore the wonders of the underwater realm through engaging activities and imaginative play. From storytelling to sensory experiences inspired by the ocean, this class is designed to stimulate creativity and curiosity. Watch as your learner embarks on a journey of discovery, encountering sea creatures and exploring the world underwater. Join us for a splashing good time! Early Childhood Family Center $10/child 900-30C Saturday, June 15th, 9:00AM-10:15AM
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  • Valley Kids Safety Camp

    Valley Kids Safety Camp is offered at the Early Childhood Family Center. Children entering kindergarten in the fall are eligible to attend! During camp , children will learn about safety at home, in the community and in school. Children learn about safety at home, in the community and school. Camp includes indoor and outdoor activities. Participants must bring a bike helmet. Parent participation: Parents/guardians are required to attend an informative parent class while their children are attending the first day of Safety Camp on May 28th or June 3rd. Childcare for younger children is available during the parent session for an additional $5.00/family with preregistration.
  • Valley Kids Safety Camp- Childcare

    Valley Safety Camp- Child Care Parent participation: Parents/guardians are required to attend an informative parent class while their children are attending the first day of Safety Camp on May 28th or June 3rd. Childcare for younger children is available during the parent session(s) for an additional $5/family with pre-registration.
  • ​Move And Play Saturday

    Move And Play Saturday! Join us Saturday morning for a fun time together. Move And Play Saturday is a great way to start the day with friends, and family, and have a good time! Children and caregivers will have open gym time, play activities that encourage social interaction, and group time with songs and movement. Designed to build physical skills and grow a community for families with children ages 1-5, Move and Play Saturday will get your day going with a great experience in a supportive environment for all. (Infants are welcome to join with their families). March 23rd and April 20th 8:00 am - 9:15 am $10/family