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Classes and resources for parents and their infants, toddlers, & preschoolers.

Ready, Set,

Grow! 2019 - 2020

Early Childhood Education

Come for your child . . Stay for yourself. Early Childhood Education strengthens families through the education & support of parents as they provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children and themselves. Take a look through this catalog to find classes and resources that will help you and your child to grow.

Enroll in an Early Childhood class today!

Class Locations Snail Lake Education Center (SL)

Early Childhood Education Center (EC)

Pike Lake Education Center (PL)

E-mail: [email protected]

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350 Highway 96 WestShoreview, MN 55126 651-621-7420

2101 14th St NWNew Brighton, MN 55112651-621-7420

500 10th St NWNew Brighton, MN 55112651-621-7420

How to Enroll in Early Childhood Classes

Visit www.Moundsview.ce.eleyo.com Online registration begins August 1 at 9 am. for Mounds View Schools residents.

All it takes is a few clicks, including payment, and your registra-tion for an Early Childhood Family Education class will be waiting in queue until the random computer-generated lottery.

The random lottery for first semester ECFE class registrations will be held on August 14 at noon for residents of Mounds View Schools.*

Second semester ECFE class registration will take place for currently enrolled families starting in December. All others may register in January, 2020.* As a result of a School Board decision, ECFE will no longer be accepting registrations from out of district families.

Call the Early Childhood office at 651-621-7420 with questions.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

Welcome to ECFEYou are your child’s first and most important teacher. Our affordable ECFE classes support you in this role. Join now to strengthen your parenting skills and discover activities to help your child grow and develop.

Most classes meet once a week for two hours or less and include the 3 components described below. Quality childcare is provided on site for a fee for siblings not enrolled in class. Register for sibling care when you register online for an ECFE class. Questions? Call 651-621-7420.

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Parent Education• Facilitated by a licensed parent education

teacher.• Focused on research-based topics related

to child and parent development. • Discuss topics including child development,

temperament traits, discipline and more while the children play during the Children’s Learning time with the guidance of the early childhood teacher.

Parent-Child Interaction• Experience play-and-learn activities

to enhance your child’s language, pre-reading and math skills guided by licensed teachers in early childhood and parent education.

• Sing songs and listen to stories at cir-cle time, and leave your ECFE class with new ideas to try at home.

Children’s Learning • Children continue to learn with the early

childhood teacher and a trained para- professional while parents participate in the Parent Education class.

• Children practice social skills through play with others.

• Children explore and gain independence.

You are your baby’s favorite playmate and teacher. Spend each day talking, smiling, touching and cuddling your infant. And be sure to sign up for an ECFE class to connect with other parents who have babies about the same age.

First semseter:7720 Sept 16 - Jan 13 Mon 9:35 - 11:05 am EC 42

7721 Sept 17 - Jan 14Tues 9:45 - 11:15 SL 114

Second semester:7820 Feb 3 - May 11 Mon 9:45 - 11:15 am SL 114

A New Baby? Congratulations! Schedule a free baby visit from a licensed Family Education teacher. During the visit, discuss how your baby will grow & develop, gain parent support, and learn about community resources including ECFE class availabilities.

Call (651) 621-6156 to schedule your FREE baby visit today.See page 5 for a Special Event - A Community Baby Shower.

Infants learn through movement and their senses. Children will experience sounds, textures and physical activities to aide baby’s growth and development. Parents and babies enjoy interactive time together.

Parents learn about infant milestones and ways to strengthen the parent-child relationship. They have the chance to think about their parenting goals, supported by a parent education teacher and others in the class; and to gather new ideas and activities to take home.

Infants and Parents

Infants Learn0 - 7 Month-Olds by class start date & ParentsHow is my baby developing? When will he learn to roll over, sit up, and talk. Join our class to find answers to these never ending questions. Class fee: $30/semester. Sibling childcare fee: $30/child.

Sibling childcare is available for the classes featured on this page.

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“I felt such relief to hear that my fussy baby wasn’t because I was doing something wrong. Lots of babies are just fussy. By the end of the class my baby had grown out of his restlessness and I learned how to help him.” ECFE Parent of an infant

Our Infants and Parents classes start with parent-baby playtime, followed by circle time songs and stories. The licensed teacher then leads the parent education discussion held in the children’s classroom on topics such as infant growth and development.

First semester:7700 Sept 16 - Jan 13 Mon 9:45 - 11:15 am SL 114

Second semester:7800 Feb 5 - May 13 Wed 9:45 - 11:15 am SL 114

Movers7 - 12 Month-Olds by class start date & ParentsBabies are on the move now! Parents discuss ways to balance parent-child needs & baby’s developing skills. Class fee: $30/semester. Sibling childcare fee: $30/child.

A Community Baby Shower! A Special Event for expectant families & those with infants up to 6 months of age. JANUARY 24 1:00 - 2:00 pm Snail Lake Education Center 350 Hwy 96 West Shoreview MN 55126

FREE EVENT, but please RSVP Call 651-621-6156 or register online at www.Moundsview.ce.eleyo.com Class code: 7890

FREE Sibling care. To Reserve a space, call 651-621-6156Enjoy meeting new parents, hear more about our ECFE program, and learn about infant

development and community resources. Bring a friend!

Class fee: $20 / 6 week sessions 7733 Sat Sept 14 - Oct 26 9:15-10:30 SL 114 No class Oct 19 7734 Sat Nov 2 - Dec 14 9:15-10:30 SL 114 No class Nov 30 7833 Sat Feb 1 - Mar 7 9:15-10:30 SL 114 7834 Sat Mar 28 - May 9 9:15-10:30 SL 114 No class Apr 11

You are your baby’s favorite playmate and teacher. Spend each day talking, smiling, touching and cuddling your infant. And be sure to sign up for an ECFE class to connect with other parents who have babies about the same age.

Infants learn through movement and their senses. Children will experience sounds, textures and physical activities to aide baby’s growth and development. Parents and babies enjoy interactive time together.

Parents learn about infant milestones and ways to strengthen the parent-child relationship. They have the chance to think about their parenting goals, supported by a parent education teacher and others in the class; and to gather new ideas and activities to take home.

Infants and Parents

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Baby & Me0 - 12 Month-Olds by class start date & Parents

Nurture the parent-child relationship with play-and-learn activities. Discover sensory activities, songs and movements to enhance baby’s brain development. In the children’s classroom, discussions on parent-ing topics may address feeding, sleeping routines, baby’s development and more.

The Benefits of Attending an Infant Class

A Community Baby Shower! A Special Event for expectant families & those with infants up to 6 months of age. JANUARY 24 1:00 - 2:00 pm Snail Lake Education Center 350 Hwy 96 West Shoreview MN 55126

FREE EVENT, but please RSVP Call 651-621-6156 or register online at www.Moundsview.ce.eleyo.com Class code: 7890

FREE Sibling care. To Reserve a space, call 651-621-6156Enjoy meeting new parents, hear more about our ECFE program, and learn about infant

development and community resources. Bring a friend!

To enroll in an ECFE class, visit www.MoundsView.ce.eleyo.com

Class fee: $20 / 6 week sessions 7733 Sat Sept 14 - Oct 26 9:15-10:30 SL 114 No class Oct 19 7734 Sat Nov 2 - Dec 14 9:15-10:30 SL 114 No class Nov 30 7833 Sat Feb 1 - Mar 7 9:15-10:30 SL 114 7834 Sat Mar 28 - May 9 9:15-10:30 SL 114 No class Apr 11

Class fee: $30 / Semester First semester: 7730 Mon Sept 16 - Jan 13 6:00 - 7:30 EC42

Second semester 7830 Mon Feb 3 - May 11 6:00 - 7:30 EC42

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Explorers

Life with your explorer is fun and tiring all at the same time. Learn guidance techniques and how to support your child’s struggle of dependence - independence.

Parents separate from the chil-dren for parent education time in another classroom when parents and staff feel the time is right. (*This does not apply to noted classes as they are non-separat-ing classes.)

Note: Daytime class times extend 1/2 hour second semester.Sibling childcare is available. See fees on page 10.

Toddlers ages one to three years can be challenging yet delightful bundles of energy. Sing songs, play with toys and explore new things with your toddler in an ECFE class. Sign up now to learn ways to nurture your child’s growing skills. Register for sibling childcare if needed when you enroll your child in a toddler class.

7750 * Sept 17 - Jan 14 Tue 6:00 - 7:30 pm SL 114

7751 Sept 17 - Jan 14 Tue 9:35 - 11:05 am EC 42 7752 Sept 18 - Jan 15 Wed 9:35 - 11:05 am EC 42

7753 Sept 19 - Jan 16 Thur 9:45 - 11:15 am SL 114

7754* Sept 19 - Jan 16 Thur 6:00 - 7:30 pm EC 42

7755 Sept 13 - Jan 10 Fri 9:45 - 11:15 am SL 114

* non-separating classes

12 - 23 Month-Olds by class start date & Parents


“I had so much fun in this class. It was crazy to see how the little ones responded to each other - so cute. We’ve made some great friends.”

Explorers Parent

7850* Feb 4 - May 12 Tue 6:00 - 7:30 pm SL 114

7851 Feb 4 - May 12 Tue 9:35 - 11:35 am EC 42 7852 Feb 5 - May 13 Wed 9:35 - 11:35 am EC 42

7853 Jan 30 - May 14 Thur 9:45 - 11:45 am SL 114 7854* Jan 30 - May 14 Thur 6:00 - 7:30 pm EC 42

7855 Jan 31 - May 15 Fri 9:45 - 11:45 am SL 114

* non-separating classes

7840 Feb 3 - May 11Mon 9:35 - 11:05 am EC 42

7841 Feb 4 - May 12 Tue 9:45 - 11:15 am SL 114

Master Movers12 - 18 Month-Olds by classstart date & Parents

Toddlers and Parents

How can parents help their master mover learn and grow? Parents can find answers to this question and also play with their children who seem to be always on the go. Parents stay in the children’s classroom for parent education. Class fee: $30/semester. Sibling childcare fee: $30/child.


# Sibling care is not offered in the evenings. Parents will need to find off-site childcare for children who are not enrolled in the class.

Busy BodiesTwo year-olds are terrific and have very busy bodies. Come to play with activities designed just for two’s. Parents separate from the children for parent education to learn about setting limits, temper-ament traits, toilet learning and other toddler parenting topics. See fees on page 10.

Sibling childcare is available for classes that meet during the day. Sibling is not available during evening classes. Parents will need to make off-site child care arrangements for children not en-rolled in the class.

7760 Sept 16 - Jan 13 Mon 9:45 - 11:45 am SL 113 7761 # Sept 17 - Jan 14 Tue 6:00 - 7:30 pm SL 113

7762 Sept 19 - Jan 16 Thur 9:35 - 11:35 am EC 42 7763 # Sept 19 - Jan 16 Thur 6:00 - 7:30 pm EC 38

7764 Sept 13 - Jan 10 Fri 9:35 - 11:35 am EC 42

7765 Sept 13 - Jan 10 Fri 9:45 - 11:45 am SL 113

7860 Feb 3 - May 11 Mon 9:45 - 11:45 am SL 113

7861 # Feb 4 - May 12 Tue 6:00 - 7:30 pm SL 113 7862 Jan 30 - May 14 Thur 9:35 - 11:35 am EC 42

7863 # Jan 30 - May 14Thur 6:00 - 7:30 pm EC 42

7864 Jan 31 - May 15 Fri 9:35 - 11:35 am EC 42

7865 Jan 31 - May 15Fri 9:45 -11:45 am SL 113



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Toddlers and Parents

“My child was the oldest in class and I was a little worried. I wondered if the other kids would be scared of him or if he’d “run over” them. But no worries. The classroom was set up so that the kids knew what to do and when and teacher and para helped them all interact. Great start to school for our family.” Busy Body Participant


“I’m glad that my husband can come to class sometimes and he feels welcome. That means a lot to us. Thank you.

# Sibling care is not offered in the evenings. Parents will need to find off-site childcare for children who are not enrolled in the class.

Side by Side 3’s 3 years old by 9-1-19

7771 Sept 19 - Jan 16 Thur 6:00 - 8:00 pm TBD

Play is a key component in our preschool classes for children ages 2½ to 5 years, because research shows that it is essential to the children’s learning and critical for their development. Preschool class sessions include large and small group educational activities and parent education experiences.

Preschool

Note: Additional 2019-2020 Early Childhood Preschool classes are currently full. You may add your child’s name to any waiting list at no cost by visiting our online reg-istration website. We will contact you if an opening occurs.

7206 W 12:45 - 2:45 SL 113 Parent Day: Every Wed In Jan add Fri drop-off & time extends to 12:45 - 3:15 pm

3, 4 Open the Door Preschool 3-5 Year-Olds by class start date Doors will open for your child as he/she practices social skills and participates in literacy, number, art & sensory experiences in this evening preschool class. This is a child only class. See fees on page 10.

Parents of children who will be 2½ - 5 years old by September 1, 2020 are invited to hear about our preschool learning philosophy, activities and parent education opportunities. Come see a pre-school classroom and meet a preschool teacher. No cost.

Jan 21 6:30 - 7:30 pm EC Jan 23 6:30 - 7:30 pm SL

2020-2021 Online preschool registration

Feb 4, 2020 9:00 A.M.

7871 Jan 30 - May 14 Thur 6:00 - 8:00 pm TBD

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7307 W 9:50-12:20 SL 113 Parent Day: 2 Wed/month

7408 M, W, Th SL 107 9:50 am - 12:20 pm Parent Day: 2 Wed/month

When registering for the classes below, learn about the parent eduction options to make a choice that fits your family. Go to the MV website, the EC Preschool Brochure, or call 612-651-7420.

First Friends 2½ years old by 9-1-19

Early Childhood Preschool

Information Nights

The goal for Play and Learn Preschool is to encourage children to become enthusiastic learners and be ready for kindergarten.

The program offers classes for children 2, 3 or 5 mornings a week or 5 afternoons a week. Classes are held at Pike Lake, Snail Lake and the Early Childhood Education Center.

Play and Learn uses an applica-tion process. Qualifying families receive tuition assistance and free bus transportation. For more information contact Sharon Sa-vard at 651-621-7422 or email her at [email protected]

To enroll in a class, visit www.MoundsView.ce.eleyo.com

Side by Side 3’s with BUS 3 years old by 9-1-197306 M/T/Th 1:45 - 4:30 SL 113 Parent Day: 3 Family Events


Children’s Books - for infants to readers TOYS - a child’s tools for learning (along with the books!) Parent books and resources - to help with infants to teens Two-week check-out. Come on in and register! It’s FREE.

Play and Learn Preschool3 or 4 Year-Olds by Sept 1

Side by Side 4’s 4 years old by 9-1-19

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Mixed Ages and Parents

ECFE & FRC

7784 Sept 14 - Oct 26 Sat 10:45 am - 12:15 pm No Class Oct 19

7785 Nov 2 - Dec 14 Sat 10:45 am - 12:15 pm No Class Nov 30

7884 Feb 1 - Mar 7 Sat 10:45 am -12:15 pm

7885 Mar 28 - May 9 Sat 10:45 am-12:15 pm No Class Apr 11

Family Playtime Birth to 5 Years Old & Parents Parents and children learn and play together as they try activities, sing, and practice large muscle skills in this class. Cost: $40 / family per 6 week session. Classes meet at SL 113

Sounds of MusicBirth to 5 Year-Olds & Parents

Early music experiences help children to develop communication, listening and coordination skills. Parents and children make sounds of music by singing, moving and playing instruments together. Cost: $100/child.

First Semester7786 Sept 19 - Jan 16Thur 6:15 - 7:15 pm EC 16

7782 Sept 13 - Jan 10 Fri 9:30 - 10:30 am EC 16

7783 Sept 13 - Jan 10 Fri 10:45 - 11:45 am EC 16

Second Semester7886 Jan 30 - May 14Thur 6:15 - 7:15 pm EC 16

7882 Jan 31 - May 15 Fri 9:30 - 10:30 am EC 16

7883 Jan 31 - May 15 Fri 10:45 - 11:45 am EC 16

The Family Resource Centers (FRC) are FREE educational lending libraries located at the ECEC and SLEC. They are open to all families and staff in the district. We have:

“We went to the FRC every week. It became a tradition that was fun and meaningful. In fact, most of the class went there - it helped with some of the kids’ transitions.”

A Parent that uses the FRC


Children’s Books - for infants to readers TOYS - a child’s tools for learning (along with the books!) Parent books and resources - to help with infants to teens Two-week check-out. Come on in and register! It’s FREE.

We are all about families! Parent Advisory Committee - PAC

The Early Childhood Parent Advisory Committee meets three or four times a year with FREE child care provided. Committee activities include: advising staff members on issues affecting Early Childhood programs, sponsoring events for families including Pass-It-Along, Valentine Dance/Silent Auction, Create-A-Plate and the Vehicle Fair, and raising funds and providing input on how the proceeds are used. Please consider joining the PAC. Email Kelly at [email protected]

Our Family Resource Centers

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Early Childhood Screening Early Childhood Screening is required by the State of Minnesota to detect possible health or learning concerns so that the child can get helpful services before Kindergarten. Screening is typically completed at 3½ yearsof age and takes about one hour.

Home VisitsDo you have parenting questions? Are you unable to attend classes? Then ECFE will come to you. FREE home visits with a family educator are offered to families with children up to age five. Call 651-621-7420 to schedule your home visit.

E. C. Programs & Community Resources


Call 651-621-7421 for a FREE appointment at Pike Lake Ed. Ctr. A llicensed professional will check:

Gross Family Income$100,000 +$80,000-99,999$60,000-79,999$40,000-59,999$20,000-39,999$0-19,999

Early Childhood Family Education Class Fees If you are unable to pay for a one day a week ECFE class, fees can be reduced to meet your budget. Fee assistance is not available for music classes. Call the Program Coordinator at 651-621-7419 to discuss fees.

Payments Semester fees are due, in full, at time of registration. We accept Visa, MasterCard or Discover for online registrations. To pay with a check (made out to ISD 621) or cash, registration must be done in person at Pike Lake Ed. Center.

SemesterClass Fee$240$190$140$100$60$30

ECFE Fees and Payments

* vision, hearing, height & weight* immunizations* thinking and language skills* social and emotional skills* large and small muscle skills

Community Resources: Food Shelf - food assistance, school supplies, holiday gifts for low income MV residents 651-621-6280. United Way 211 -helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days for accessing human services 651-621-6280 Help Me Grow - provides advice on children’s development from birth to age five. 866-693-4769 Think Small - manages EC scholarships and has lists of licensed child care. www.ThinkSmall.org Women, Infants, Children (WIC) - nutrition program for birth to 5 yrs; health screening. 651-266-1300

SemesterSibling Childcare Fee $120$90$65$45$29$20

Siblings DiscountFor siblings enrolled in the same one day/week ECFE class, the fee for the second child is 1/2 the class cost. Call the EC Programs office at 651-621-7420 and we’ll enroll your children in class with the dis-counted rate. This discount does not apply to music or preschool classes.

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)ECSE services are provided by ECSE teachers, speech and language clinicians, the school pyschologist, occupational therapists, physical therapists and school nurses.

The Birth to Age Three ECSE program is home based. The 3-5 Year Old ECSE program is located at our Education Centers.

REGISTRATION

Early Childhood Screening Early Childhood Screening is required by the State of Minnesota to detect possible health or learning concerns so that the child can get helpful services before Kindergarten. Screening is typically completed at 3½ yearsof age and takes about one hour.

Care for SiblingsSafe and reliable childcare is pro-vided by trained paraprofessionals during some ECFE class times. There is no age restriction for how young a child can be to attend. Babies that are 3 months or older are not allowed in the classroom for safety reasons, so sibling care or off-site childcare will need to be ar-ranged. Register for sibling childcare at the same time you register for an ECFE class. The chart on page 10 lists the fees for the semester.

Drop-In Sibling Care Limited drop-in childcare is available while parents are attending an ECFE class.

Cost is $5/hour per child. Call 651-621-7420 at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a childcare slot.

Refunds for weekly ECFE classes and/or childcare will be issued if a cancellation is made according to the following schedule: * Before class starts: full fee refunded. * After first class: 75% fee refunded. * After second class: 50% fee refunded. * No refunds will be issued after third class. * A $10 processing fee is charged per refund.

Cancelled ClassesClass/childcare fees will not be re-funded for cancelltions due to weather or staff professional days. There are no refunds for family vacation days or days missed due to family illness or extended leave of absence.

Class or Sibling Childcare Refunds

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Food Shelf - food assistance, school supplies, holiday gifts for low income MV residents 651-621-6280. United Way 211 -helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days for accessing human services 651-621-6280 Help Me Grow - provides advice on children’s development from birth to age five. 866-693-4769 Think Small - manages EC scholarships and has lists of licensed child care. www.ThinkSmall.org Women, Infants, Children (WIC) - nutrition program for birth to 5 yrs; health screening. 651-266-1300

Sibling Care, Refunds, & Registration

Early Childhood Family Education class registration is easy to do! Visit www.MoundsView.ce.eleyo.com. Set up or access your existing account. Select a class, enroll your child (and enroll your other child/children in sibling care if needed). Provide payment information, and include a second choice class just in case the first choice class fills.

Your online registration will be waiting in queue until the random lottery on August 14 at NOON. At that time registrations from residents of the Mounds View School District* will be processed randomly by computer, your credit card will be charged, and class confirmation e-mails will be sent. Be sure to send us your child’s immunization record. Your clinic can fax the immunization record to 651-621-7423.

Any semester one class openings available on August 14 after 12:01 P.M. will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Families enrolled in first semester classes may enroll online for second semester classes in December. Any second semester class openings available in January 2020 will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

*As a result of a School Board decision, ECFE will no longer be accepting registrations from out of district families.

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDTwin Cities MN

Permit #4112500 Tenth Street NWNew Brighton, MN 55112

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a wonderful place for young children and their parents to learn and play together. Enroll in a class today!

Ready, Set, Grow

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDTwin Cities MN

Permit #4112Pike Lake Education Center2101 14th Streeet NWNew Brighton, MN 55112

Early Childhood Family Education Discovering. Learning. Connecting.

2019 - 2020 CalendarAug 1 ECFE registration beginsAug 14, NOON Semester I random lottery for ECFE class enrollmentSept 9 Preschool classes begin (2-5 days)Sept 13 1 day/week ECFE classes begin

Oct 11 No classesOct 14 - 19 No classes for 1 day/week ECFE Oct 17 - 18 No Preschool classes

Nov 1 No classes Nov 25 - 30 No classes - Thanksgiving Break

Dec 21 - Jan 2 No classes for 1 day/week ECFEDec 23 - Jan 1 No preschool classes

Jan 16 1 day/week ECFE Semester ends Jan 17 - Jan 29 No classes for 1 day/week ECFE (Semester Break)Jan 17 No preschool classesJan 20 No preschool classesJan 24 No preschool classesJan 30 1 day/wk ECFE Semester 2 begins

Feb 17 No classes

Mar 12-21 No classes - Spring Break

Apr 3 No classesApr 10 No classes

May 11-15 1 day/week Mon-Fri ECFE endsMay 22 No Preschool classesMay 25 No Preschool classesMay 29 Preschool classes end

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