Early Learning

Winter ECFE classes begin January 6th!
Registration for our winter session is currently open here. Sign up to join us for a weekly class or special event with your child! 
 
Featured classes

*Indicates a non-separating class

Special Events
Let's Play Saturdays (Birth-5 years)
Come and play with your young children at the CEC gym! This is a project of the New Prague Early Learning Childhood Initiative Coalition. We are promoting physical development and community opportunities for young children during the winter months. Space will be set up to promote active play for children ages 0-5. Older children are welcome to come if they have a sibling 5 or under. Parents must stay. You do not need to attend the whole time; you can drop in as you are able.

9-11 am
CEC - Gym
No class Mar 8
 
January Online Parent Class: Toilet Learning (Birth-5 years)
Parenting is the best job you'll ever have and it can also be challenging at times. We are here to support you! Join a licensed parent educator on the 2nd Wednesday of each month to get your questions answered and connect with other parents who are in the same boat.
 
1:15-2:15 pm
Online
$5 per session
 
Out and About in the Community (3-5 years)
Join a licensed parent educator to explore and learn about our community! The week before the field trip, you will receive an email explaining how to prepare your child for the special trip, a digital story that relates to the destination, and some conversation starters to have with your child before the visit. On the day of the field trip, you and your child will meet us at the local destination for a fun adventure. Siblings are welcome.
 
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Coborn's Grocery Store
$5 per family
 
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Elko New Market Fire Station/City Hall
$5 per family
 
Ooey Gooey Sensory Play (2-5 years)
Come and enjoy multiple hands-on art and sensory activities! Whether your child loves to get messy or not, we will have all levels of ooey gooey fun. Paint shirts are provided. There will be a circle time and story at the end of class.
 
5:45-7 pm
CEC - Room A205
$10 per child
 
Drop-in Classes
Drop and Go OR Stay and Play (Birth-5 years)
Choose to stay and play with your child or drop them off and enjoy an hour to yourself! A teacher will be in the classroom to provide a nurturing environment, movement, fun songs at circle time, and learning activities to encourage your child’s growth and independence.
 
Mondays, Jan 6, 13 & 27
11 am-12 pm
CEC - ECFE Room C212/C213
Stay and Play: $2/child; $5/family
Drop and Go: $5/child
No class Jan 20
 
Newborn Talk (Birth-16 weeks)
Congratulations on the arrival of your baby! This class is for parents with babies 0-16 weeks. A nurse and parent educator will be available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support, connection and resources. Some topics include feeding, sleeping, attachment, development and returning to work. We will also offer weekly baby weight checks! This class is free and registration is not required.
 
10:45 am-12 pm
CEC - ECFE Room C203
No class Jan 1
 
Movin' & Groovin' in the Gym (Birth-5 years)
Join us each week for unstructured motor time in the CEC gym for the first hour, then end class with a group activity led by a teacher. 
 
Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29
11 am-12 pm
CEC - Gym
$2/child; $5/family
No class Jan 1
 
Walk and Talk (Parents of children under 8)
Parents and caregivers are invited to take this opportunity to connect with others while getting in some steps! There will be a discussion question, parenting tip and resources shared each week based on the interests of the group. The class is free but you do need to register for sibling care ($20 per family per session).
 
11:30 am-12:30 pm
CEC - ECFE area
No class Jan 3