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EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

PARENT - CHILD CENTER ♥ ♥ ♥ 775 School Road South, 320-587-8908

DO YOU HAVE KIDS??? Busy parents of little ones know that raising a child is the most important and most
difficult job they will ever do. Parenting is hard work that can bring you great joy as well as great challenges.
ECFE is a special place for you and your child. We offer classes for families with children birth to kindergarten.
Children are given opportunities for socialization and fun learning activities while parents have time to share
joys and concerns; receive information on child development and community resources; and discuss issues
with other parents. Parents make a difference!!

~ ECFE STAFF ~ REGISTRATION:

ECFE Coordinator: Cindy Wendorff Registration is by mail, phone, on-line or in person at
Educators: Lisa Ditlefsen, Kathryn Vesely, Angie the parent/child center. If a class fills, eligibility will
Mellies be determined by lottery on Friday, August 18th.
Educational Assistants: Amy Kirchoff, Jamie Registrations will be accepted AFTER August 18th
Plamann, Alexis Domeier. on a first-come, first-serve basis. If none of the
scheduled class times work for you, please call 587-
Shift working families are welcome. Fees are ad-
justed. 8908.

Children of varying abilities are welcome. ♥Please make checks payable to Hutchinson Public
Sibling Care is available. If you need childcare Schools. All class fees are due before September
during class, simply request it when you register. 22nd unless special arrangements are made.

Home visits are available upon request:
♥Provide one-on-one time for parent, child, and Class confirmations are not sent. You are regis-
educator. tered unless you are notified.
♥All classes are held at the Parent/Child Center at 775
♥Help nurture child development. School Road South Hutchinson.
♥Help parents learn new parenting skills.
♥Put parents in touch with community resources ♥Please bring your children’s immunization records on
the first day of class.
♥Give parents someone to talk to about their needs
and the needs of their children. ♥QUESTIONS?? 587-8908 or [email protected]

BABY STEPS (Newborns-12 months) WONDERFUL BUSY ONES (12-24 months)
Your baby’s brain is developing very rapidly during the This class is for parents
first six months of life; especially stimulated by sight, and young toddlers who
sound, touch, language and eye contact. The experienc- are not quite ready for sep-
es provided by parents during the first three years can aration from their parent
help determine a child’s ability to learn. Bring your baby during class time. Your
and learn about his/her emotional, physical and intellectu- time together includes mu-
al development through observations, discussions and sic, stories and snack for
activities focused on the interests of the group. **The the children with observa-
coupon you received from ECFE when your tion and discussion for
baby was born may be used for full payment parents in the parent/child
room. Topics are selected
of your infant classes. by the parents and may
12 Week Sessions include emotional and
#F100 Newborn - 12 months Begins Monday, Sept. 11, physical development, tan-
1:00-2:00 pm trums, and sleep habits.
#F200 Newborn - 12 months Begins Monday, Sept. 11
4:30-5:30 pm 11 Week Sessions
Fee: $36 per session (includes12 classes) #F300 Begins Thursday, Sept. 14, 9:00-10:30 am
Sibling Care Fee: $1 per class per family Fee: $33 per session (includes 11 classes)

Sibling Care Fee: $1 per class per family
United Way of McLeod County
is helping to fund our
“NEWBORN” program.

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