Spring Term March 27th-May 26th

No ECFE afternoon classes on May 10th

Community Learning Center | 912 First Ave NE Austin, MN 55912 | 507-460-1709

NON-SEPARATING BABY CLASSES

Baby & Me

Birth – 12 months Free

Being a parent of a newborn is a

time of excitement and

wonder. This class will include

parent and baby activity time, parent

discussion, and time to connect with

other parents. Parent discussion

will focus on attachment, sleep, feeding, child development,

adjustments to parenting, and calming techniques.

Sibling care is available.

Thursdays, 11:00 – 12:00 pm

March 30 – May 25

TODDLER CLASSES

Tiny Tots – non-separating

$40/family

11 – 23 months

Young toddlers love to play and

explore as long as parents are near.

The ECFE room offers lots of fun

opportunities for exploration and

discovery. Children learn through play while you discuss toddler

parenting topics in another part of the room.

Sibling care is available.

Mondays, 9:00- 10:15am

March 27 – May 22

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Tremendous Two’s - separating $40/ family

24 – 35 months

Two year olds are filled with wonder and excitement. Their

development explodes as they discover the world around them.

Explore fun and creative ways to enjoy parenting and playing with

your children. Parent education time takes place in a separate

room with helpful resources and topics. Enjoy this parent

networking time while children continue activities with ECFE

staff. Sibling care is available.

Wednesdays, 8:45- 10:15am

March 29 – May 24 Fun, Two, Three – separating $40/family

24-42 months (2-3 ½ years)

Explore fun and creative ways to enjoy parenting and playing with

your two or three year old! Parent time will focus on Love and

Logic. Sibling care is available.

Mondays, 10:45–12:15 pm

March 27 – May 22

PRESCHOOL AGE CLASS

STEAM Exploration (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,

Mathematics) – non-separating

$40/family

36-60+ months

Your preschooler will explore, plan, and create in this interactive design class. We will tap into your child’s creativity, imagination and understanding of how things work. This class will be hands on with active participation from parents and children. Sibling care is available. Wednesdays, 10:45-11:45 March 29 – May 24 (No class May 10)

MULTI-AGE CLASSES

Mis Hijos y Yo

$40/family

Birth – 5 years

This class is taught in

Spanish. Parents and

children will explore a wide

variety of sensory activities.

Learn about your child’s

growth and development,

share ideas with other parents

and staff and have fun

playing. No sibling care.

Tuesdays/Martes, 11:00-

12:30pm

March 28 – May 23

Separating/ Separados

Esta clase se enseña en

español. Padres y hijos van a

explorar una amplia variedad

de actividades

sensoriales. Los padres

tendrán la oportunidad de

aprender sobre el crecimiento

y desarrollo de su hijo,

compartir ideas con otros

padres y con el personal, y

simplemente divertirse

jugando con sus niños

Back Packer Book Club FREE

Birth – 5 years

Join us at the Austin Public Library for a variety of

story time fun and activities. Bring your backpack

and library card to take home more reading fun. No

sibling care.

Wednesdays, 12:30-1:15 pm

March 29 – May 24 (No class May 10)

Fun with Nature $20/family

Birth-5

Join ECFE for outdoor fun

at the JC Hormel Nature

Center. Dress for outdoor

exploration and fun.

No sibling care.

Fridays, 10:00 - 11:15am

April 28, May 5, 12 & 19

Karen/Karenni Family Class Free

Karen and Karenni families with children birth through age 5 are

invited to join ECFE and Mower County Family Facilitators for a

time of play and child development.

Fridays, 9:30 – 10:30am

March 24 – April 7

Flourishing Families $40/family

Birth – 5 years non-separating

Parents and children will explore a

wide variety of sensory activities

together. You will learn about

children’s growth and development

while sharing ideas with other

parents. No sibling care.

Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:15am

March 28 – May 23

All families are invited to join us May 1 - 7 for a week of activities

and family time away from your screens. This is an opportunity to

rediscover the joys of life beyond the screen. Take time to unplug

from digital entertainment and spend that time playing,

daydreaming, creating, exploring and connecting with family and

friends. You will be surprised and how much you will enjoy time

away from technology. For more information check out

www.screenfree.org

Family Gym Time $5 per family Birth-5 years Young children need to move to learn. So, move on over to the CLC gym and explore SMART activities to strengthen fine and gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Parents must be with their child. This is a parent/child class. No sibling care. Registration is required! Monday April 10th Tuesday April 25th 5:45-6:30 PM

PARENT ONLY

Parenting Multiples $10 per family Parenting twins, triplets or more takes

special skills and resources. Join us for an

evening of exploration on how to manage

life with multiples. Parent Educator Cassie

Boettcher is a mom of twins. She will

provide personal experience and

community resources for you. Childcare is available.

Preregistration is required.

Tuesday April 25th

5:30 – 6:30 PM

Raising Special Needs Children $10 per family Parenting a child with special needs provides great joy and some

challenges. Join us for an evening of discussion and exploration of

community resource that support families.

Childcare is available. Preregistration is required.

Monday April 17th

5:30 – 6:30 PM

Our Mission

Austin Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) builds and supports the skills and confidence of parents, strengthens families and provides a safe educational environment to promote the healthy growth and development of families with children birth to kindergarten. Financial Aid Sliding fee and scholarships are available for any family that qualifies. Call

the main office for more information, 507-460-1709

Sibling Care

Quality childcare is provided FREE for families who

need care for siblings ages birth – five while participating

in an ECFE class with another child. Sibling care is

sponsored by the ECFE Advisory Council. Pre-

registration of at least 48 hours is required to provide

appropriate staff.

Family Lending Library contains a wide variety of educational resources,

equipment, fun toys and games. A $5.00 annual fee allows unlimited

access. Family Lending Library is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.

Registration Information

Register online with a credit card at

http://austin.revtrak.net. Registrations can also be made through the mail or

in person at the Community Learning Center, 912 1st Ave NE. Registration

form can be downloaded at www.austin.k12.mn.us/clc Phone registrations

are accepted with the use of a credit card, 507-460-1709.

All classes require pre-registration unless stated and payment must

accompany registration to reserve your space in the class. Class sizes are

limited and enrollment is on a first-come basis. Children must be of age by

the first day of class to be accepted into age specific classes.

Inclement Weather * When Austin Public Schools is delayed due to weather, early morning

classes are cancelled. Classes beginning at 10:45, afternoon and evening

classes will be held as scheduled.

*When Austin Public Schools closes early, all classes

scheduled to begin after 10:45 am are cancelled. *When Austin Public Schools is closed there are no

ECFE classes.

FREE Community Literacy Event

Charlotte’s Web & Life on the Farm

Saturday April 1

10:00 – 12:00

Austin Public Library

Skits, stories, songs, arts, books, petting zoo, farm equipment and

more.

Sponsored by Matchbox Children’s Theater, Austin Rotary Club, Austin

Kiwanis Clubs, Austin Public Library, Austin Public Schools, Sema

www.austin.k12.mn.us/clc