Join us for our Evening ECFE class—a monthly, theme-based class for children and working families to be able to participate in the excitement of ECFE.One Tuesday of each month will feature a different theme for families to explore, learn, and play together alongside early childhood staff and other families. This non-separating class runs from 6:00-7:15 pm. Please register for classes individually. Class costs are $10 per family. September 29Welcome to the awesome world of apples! Discover the journey of autumn's favorite fruit through hands-on exploration and sensory play. We will learn how apples grow on trees, all about the vibrant varieties of apples, and dip sliced apples into colorful paint to create unique stamped apple prints. Other activities, songs, and stories all about apples!October 20Fall Leaves- Our classroom will transform into a sensory wonderland filled with real fall leaves to stomp, toss, crinkle, and touch as we learn about autumn colors and textures. Together, parents and children will dive into hands-on art by creating whimsical leaf people, making magic leaf rubbings with chunky crayons, and using real leaves as nature's paintbrushes. We will wrap up our cozy class with an interactive circle time featuring a colorful fall story and high-energy action songs filled with fun fingerplays and large motor movement.March 23 Dinosaurs-Step back in time and enter the spectacular world of roaring, stomping, ancient creatures! This mixed-ages family class invites toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups to become paleontologists together as we explore the fascinating giants of the past. Children will discover the unique traits of famous dinosaurs, from the mighty, roaring T-Rex to the long-necked Apatosaurus and the armor-plated Stegosaurus. Families will dive into hands-on science exploration by digging for buried fossils in our prehistoric sensory bins and pressing toy dinosaurs into soft clay to examine their unique footprints. Designed with different developmental stages in mind, this class provides a wonderful opportunity for sibling bonding as brothers and sisters share tools, collaborate on discoveries, and stomp alongside each other during our high-energy circle time filled with captivating dinosaur stories and catchy prehistoric action songs.April 20 Planting- Celebrate the arrival of spring with a fun-filled, hands-on evening of gardening, sensory play, and messy art! This mixed-ages family class invites toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups to explore the wonders of nature together as we get our hands dirty planting flower and vegetable seeds to take home and watch grow. Families will dive into spring-themed art, using real seeds to build beautiful mosaics. It is the perfect opportunity for siblings of different ages to create, collaborate, and make a mess together while connecting with other families in the community.

November 17, January 19, February 16Get ready to move, groove, and burn off some toddler energy! Join us in the gym for an active, high-energy session designed to get little bodies moving and big smiles growing. On each of these 3 cold nights, families will explore a variety of gross motor activities, from running and jumping to balancing and tumbling, helping your child build confidence and coordination in a safe, spacious environment. We will wrap up every class with our favorite ritual: the giant colorful parachute! Cost is $10 per family per date.

Friday Family Adventures (Ages 1–5)Join us for a weekly, non-separating interactive class designed specifically for families with multiple young children. We offer four distinct 6-week sessions throughout the year, each focusing on a unique seasonal theme. To wrap up each session, families will participate in a fun community-based field trip. Each session is $50 per family and there will be a slight cost added for field trip days (more info to come!)Session 1: Pumpkin Patch Pals, September 11- October 9Our autumn-themed session features sensory play, fall crafts, and motor activities perfect for both your toddler and your baby. While the kids play safely, you will get the chance to connect with a parent educator and other local families to discuss the joys and challenges of raising multiple ages. Plus, join us for a special final week as we head out on a field trip to the pumpkin patch! Session 2: Messy Masterpieces, October 23- December 4 (no class November 6 and November 27)Unleash your child's inner artist in this creative process class. Our focus will be entirely on the joy of creating rather than on a perfect final product! Best part is, the cleanup is on us. Please dress your children (and yourself!) in clothes that can handle getting messy from paint and other art materials. We will end our six weeks together with an adorable, student-led art gallery show during our final class paired with a take home art project to do over the winter break. Session 3: Bookworm Builders, January 8- February 26 (no class January 22 and February 5) Watch your favorite storybooks leap off the page and into real life! This class bridges early literacy with hands-on activities. Our classroom will be transformed each week with different art projects, toys, and games related to each week's story. During our final week, we will head over for a field trip to the local library. Session 4: Farmer Friends, April 23-May 21Grab your boots and get ready for a springtime adventure! In this class, we'll explore the wonders of the changing season and learn about the daily life of a farmer. Families will dig into sensory bins, plant their own seeds, learn all about barnyard babies, and even pedal around on some tractors. We'll meet for a family-friendly field trip at Fawn Doe Rosa for our final week.