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ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education
ECFE
INDEX
7 New Baby
8 0–12 months
9 12–24 months
10 24+ months
11 Multiage
12 Parent-only Classes
24 Summer
You don’t need to be enrolled in ECFE to talk to our parent educators. Call us at 763-745-5290 with your parenting questions.
WELCOME TO ECFE
ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)—for families with children from birth to kindergarten entrance—is a nationally-celebrated, school district-based parenting education program. Participating in ECFE helps you to form relationships with other families in the district and introduces you to our district’s learning experts and resources. It also engages your children in fun, age-appropriate learn and play activities.
What you need to know about ECFE classes
4 Parents or caregivers and children attend classes together
4 Professional, licensed early childhood parent educators and/or teachers lead every class
4 Each class is one to two hours long and includes an age-appropriate mix of parent discussion, parent child activities and children’s learning/play time
4 Most classes meet throughout the school year, but there are some short-term options
4 You can join classes at any time
4 Class sizes vary, but we keep groups small and intimate
4 We offer sibling care for children who are at least six weeks old
Do you have a new baby?
One of our licensed ECFE specialists would like to connect with you, answer your questions, and tell you about our services. Please call 763-745-5290 to introduce yourself and schedule a time. We also host an annual gathering to welcome new babies to our district. Join us! Register online at wayzataschools.org/earlylearning.
September 8, 2021 | 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
0–12 Month Classes
BABY STEPS
Get to know other people with babies the same age as yours. Join us for playtime, conversation and the chance to learn from your peers and our educators. Classes are facilitated by our experienced, licensed parent educators and early childhood teachers. Everyone with a new baby is welcome, not just first time parents.
Daytime Classes (Full year)
Class Days & Times Dates 0–12 Months (Birth date on or after September 1, 2020) C002 Tuesdays Sept. 21, 2021 –
Non-separating 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. May 24, 2022 C003 Wednesdays Sept. 22, 2021 – 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. May 25, 2022 C004 Thursdays Sept. 23, 2021 – 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. May 26, 2022 Evening Classes (10 weeks) Class Days & Times Dates 0–12 Months (Birth date on or after September 1, 2020) E002-1 Tuesdays Sept. 21, 2021 – 5:45 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Nov. 30, 2021 All classes are held at Wayzata Early Learning School. Cost
$177 x 3 payments $206 x 3 payments $199 x 3 payments Cost $172 $172 Sibling Care
$97 x 3 payments $97 x 3 payments $97 x
E002-2 Tuesdays 5:45 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Feb. 8, 2021 – April 26, 2022
3 payments Sibling Care
$84
$84
12–24 Month Classes
BUSY ONES
Explore the world through your toddler’s eyes, connect with other families, enhance your parenting skills, discover fresh activity ideas and navigate the joys and challenges of raising a toddler. Group discussion and the best, most reliable information from our professional teachers will increase your joy and confidence as a parent.
Daytime Classes (Full year)
Class Days & Times Dates Cost 12–24 Months (Birth dates: September 1, 2019 – September 1, 2020)
C101 Mondays Sept. 20, 2021 – $193 x 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. May 23, 2022 3 payments
C102 Tuesdays Sept. 21, 2021 – $213 x 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. May 24, 2022 3 payments
C103 Wednesdays Sept. 22, 2021 – $206 x 8:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m. May 25, 2022 3 payments
C104 Thursdays Sept. 23, 2021 – $199 x 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. May 26, 2022 3 payments
C105 Fridays Sept. 24, 2021 – $199 x 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. May 27, 2022 3 payments Evening Classes (Full year)
Class Days & Times Dates Cost 12–24 Months (Birth dates: September 1, 2019 – September 1, 2020)
E104 Thursdays Sept. 23, 2021 – $199 x 5:45 p.m.–7:15 p.m. May 26, 2022 3 payment All classes are held at Wayzata Early Learning School. Sibling Care
$97 x 3 payments $97 x 3 payments $97 x 3 payments $97 x 3 payments $97 x
3 payments Sibling Care
$97 x 3 payments
24+ Month Classes
KIDS ON THE GO
Learn from a parent educator and other parents while enjoying time with your child. Children practice important pre-kindergarten skills. Everybody learns, builds friendships and has fun. We also offer a class that has activities focused on science, tech, engineering and math (E502 STEM).
Daytime Classes (Full year)
Class Days & Times Dates Cost 24-36 Months (Birth dates: September 1, 2018 – September 1, 2019)
C201 Mondays Sept. 20, 2021 – $257 x 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. May 23, 2022 3 payments 24+ Months (Birth dates: September 1, 2019 – Kindergarten Entrance)
C505 Fridays Sept. 24, 2021 – $266 x 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. May 27, 2022 3 payments Evening Classes (Full year) 24+ Months (Birth dates: September 1, 2019 – Kindergarten Entrance)
E502 Tuesdays Sept. 21, 2021 – $206 x (STEM) 5:45 p.m.–7:15 p.m. May 24, 2022 3 payments All classes are held at Wayzata Early Learning School. Sibling Care
$157 x 3 payments
$157 x
Class Days & Times Dates
Cost
E504 Thursdays 5:45 p.m.–7:15 p.m. Sept. 23, 2021 – May 26, 2022
$199 x 3 payments
3 payments Sibling Care
$97 x 3 payments $97 x 3 payments
Multiage Classes
Family Playtime (all ages) Bring your infants, toddlers and preschoolers to our weekly playtime. Teachers set fun themes for these loosely structured open-play classes. Parent educators are always available and willing to chat.
Class C555
Days & Times Fridays 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Dates Sept. 24, 2021 – May 27, 2022
Thrilling Tuesday (2- to 5-year-olds) 2021–2022 School Year animals that enjoy the cold.
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. All classes are held at Wayzata Early Learning School. Cost $5 per family/
Register for any or all of our Thrilling Tuesday classes. Children must attend with an adult.
Class Theme
T409 Fall Fun! This session will bring out the best activities and projects of fall
T410 Winter Fun! What’s more unique about winter than snowflakes? We will also explore
T411 Spring Fun! Nature activities, planting, and growing Date & Time
October 12, 2021 12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. January 11, 2022 12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
April 19, 2022 12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m. or
per session Cost
$10 per child
$10 per child
$10 per child
Parent-only Classes
Online Parent Ed The Wayzata Early Learning School offers a wide variety of parent education topics and classes throughout the school year. You are able to connect with other parents, a licensed parent educator, and refine your parenting skills within the comfort of your home.
Classes are held virtually via zoom
Day & evening times are available for your convenience Please check our registration webpage often as classes are updated regularly. Also, if you have a specific topic you are interested in learning more about, let us know!
Preschool Parent Ed! (parents of children ages 2–Kindergarten entrance) Parenting questions never go away and having connections with other parents is important. Connect with preschool families in our school to discuss your current parenting questions and concerns. A parent educator will be available to help guide discussions and provide additional requested research. (10-weeks)
Class PPE-1 PPE-2 Days & Times Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Classes are held at Wayzata Early Learning School. Dates Dec. 1, 2021 – Feb. 16, 2022 Feb. 23, 2022 – May 11, 2022 Cost FREE FREE
Parent Advisory Board applications due March 1
Help us guide and grow our school! Apply for a spot on our 19-member Parent Advisory Board.
Learn more at wayzataschools.org/ earlylearning/preschool/parent-advisory-board Applications are available in the Early Learning School Office.
Activity Boxes
Throughout the year, the ECFE staff will assemble activity boxes for families to purchase. The boxes are based on a theme and include at least 7 activities for your preschool child. All materials you need to complete the activities are included in the box and the activities can be repeated over and over. Registration to purchase a box will be found on our registration website and new boxes will be posted throughout the school year.
Parent Resource Bags
Our free parent education resource bags can be checked out at any time. They offer information and parenting tips on topics from teething to potty training.
