Baby & Me Ages 0 - 12 months Play together while learning more about your baby. Parents and babies stay together the entire class time.

Busy Ones and Twos Age 1 - 2 Years Bring along any “security” item to make your child feel more comfortable during separation time. Session 1: Mondays September 14 - November 30 8:30 - 9:45am Session 2: Mondays September 14 - November 30 10-11:15am

Coffee Chat Connections It’s time to relax, talk, and enjoy coffee with other parents/caregivers. During this hour you will have the opportunity to learn more about your child(ren) while at the same time taking care of you! A licensed Parent Educator will assist with leading discussions. ⚠️ Important Registration Details: With Childcare: You must register by the end of the day on the Tuesday before the chat. Late Registration: If you do not need childcare and want to register after Tuesday, please call 952-955-0280 or email wmcommunityed@wm.k12.mn.us.

ECFE Open House + Vehicle Fair All ages - Free Event Welcome back to a new school year! Bring your friends to explore your favorite vehicles, check out the ECFE classrooms, and meet the early childhood staff. Fun for the whole family! Parents are responsible for their own child’s supervision. In case of bad weather, the Vehicle Fair will be canceled but the ECFE classrooms will be open!

Fall Harvest Party Free for all ages! Spend the morning playing games, enjoying arts and crafts, and connecting with friends. All activities will be held in the ECFE and Young Royals classrooms. You may wear your costume. This event is being planned and sponsored by the Early Childhood Advisory Council.

Storybook Trail in the Woods All ages family event Meet your friends in the woods at the WM Middle School Campus for a walk in and out of the trees, along the trails. The pages of a story will be displayed magically through the forest. This event is sponsored by the WM Early Childhood Advisory Council. Park in the Middle School parking lot. If it rains, this event is canceled.

Holiday Trim The Tree Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old Your child will choose a spruce tip from the ECFE tree lot and create special ornaments to decorate your mini tree. Please bring an empty container for your tree; the size of a 3 pound coffee can or a similar container works best. We provide all the materials needed for the decorations.

Mini Royals Ages 2 1/2 - 4 Our parent educator will provide resources and guide discussions on child development, parenting techniques and topics concerning families today. During this time, children will enjoy learning experiences, including opportunities to share and relate to friends their own age while playing in the classroom. Tuesdays is a child only day and there is no sibling care. Thursday is a parent/child day and there is sibling care. Tuesday: Child Only Day (No sibling care available for child only day) This day is for your child to interact with peers, led by a licensed early childhood teacher and an assistant. Children will enjoy learning experiences, including opportunities to share and relate to friends their own age. Thursday: Parent/Child Day (Sibling Care Available) They will enjoy learning experiences, including opportunities to share and relate to friends their own age. The first hour of class is the parent connection time. Our parent educator will provide resources and guide discussions on child development, parenting techniques and topics concerning families today. During this time, children will enjoy learning experiences, including opportunities to share and relate to friends their own age while playing in the classroom. The last hour of class, parents and children will have fun with a variety of activities; art, learning games, reading, science, pretend play and more.

New! ECFE Drop In and Play Ages 0 - 5 years This ECFE Drop‑In and Play class offers families a relaxed, flexible time to explore, play, and connect. There is no set schedule—families are welcome to come and go at any point during the session. Licensed teachers are available throughout the class to support play, answer questions, and offer guidance on child development and parenting. It’s an inviting, informal space for families to learn, interact, and build community together. Important Information: *$7 per child *We can take same day registration if space allows. *This will be held in the Imagination Station and Courtyard if the weather is permitting. If the weather is not cooperating we will be in the ECFE room. *No snacks are allowed inside the imagination station.

Terrific Twos 24-26 months Bring along any “security” item to make your child feel more comfortable during separation time.