St. Anthony-New Brighton Community Services

For parents & children birth to age 5The Tuesday morning class is for all families but especially helpful for those with more than one child. Siblings play with new friends while feeling the security of being with a brother or sister during the separation time. Register each child separately; class fee is indicated on the sliding fee scale.  Parents pay the class fee for the first child and receive a 25% discount for each additional child. Separating classes follow this format:Parent and Child Learning Time (45 minutes)—After arriving at 9:30 a.m., parents and children join in a gathering circle to welcome friends and hear about the learning goals and parent-child activities scheduled for class that day. Parents and children then explore the learning activities in the children’s classroom which are facilitated by our Early Childhood Family Education teachers.Parent Education Time (75 minutes of separation)—While parents transition into the parent education classroom, children enjoy play time in the gym, story time, learning activities, and a healthy snack in the children’s classroom.  Parents gain support and wisdom from group discussions about family relationships, child development, and parenthood facilitated by our Parent and Family Educator.

TUESDAY EVENING ECFE For parents and children, birth to 5 years old On Tuesday evenings, parents and children begin class with dinner, which is served by our staff. Parents and children then enjoy play time in the gym and transition into the children’s classroom to explore the learning activities which are facilitated by Anne-Marie, our Early Childhood Family Education teacher.

Terrific Twos and Early ThreesWednesday morningsFor parents & children 2 to 3 years oldThis fun and structured learning environment will help your child prepare for preschool!  Your child will practice separating from mom and dad, engage in learning activities in the classroom and gym, and develop social skills through interacting with peers.Parent and Child Learning Time (45 minutes)—After arriving at 9:30 a.m., parents and children join in a gathering circle to welcome friends and hear about the STEM learning goals and parent-child activities scheduled for class that day.  Parents and children explore the learning activities in the children’s classroom, which are facilitated by trained and licensed Early Childhood Family Education teachers.Parent Education Time (75 minutes of separation)—While parents transition into the parent education classroom, children enjoy play time in the gym, story time, learning activities, and a healthy snack in the children’s classroom.Parents gain support and new perspectives from group discussions about parenting two- and three-year olds facilitated by a trained and licensed Parent and Family Educator.

THURSDAY MORNING ECFE For parents and children, birth to 2 years old On Thursday mornings, parents and children join in a gathering circle to welcome friends and hear about the learning goals and parent-child activities scheduled for class that day. Parents and children explore the learning activities in the children’s classroom, which are facilitated by Anne-Marie, our Early Childhood Family Education teacher, followed by play time in the gym.

For parents & children birth to age 5The Monday morning class is for all families but especially helpful for those with more than one child.  Siblings play with new friends while feeling the security of being with a brother or sister during the separation time.  Register each child separately; class fee is indicated on the sliding fee scale.  Parents pay the class fee for the first child and receive a 25% discount for each additional child. Separating classes follow this format:Parent and Child Learning Time (45 minutes)—After arriving at 9:30 a.m., parents and children join in a gathering circle to welcome friends and hear about the learning goals and parent-child activities scheduled for class that day.  Parents and children then explore the learning activities in the children’s classroom which are facilitated by our Early Childhood Family Education teachers.Parent Education Time (75 minutes of separation)—While parents transition into the parent education classroom, children enjoy play time in the gym, story time, learning activities, and a healthy snack in the children’s classroom.  Parents gain support and wisdom from group discussions about family relationships, child development, and parenthood facilitated by our Parent and Family Educator.