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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
Educators: Lisa Ditlefson, Kathryn Vesely, Angie ♥ Registration is by mail, phone, e-mail or in person
Mellies at the parent/child center. If a class fills, eligibility
Educational Assistants: Amy Kirchoff, Alexis will be determined by lottery on Friday, January 19.
Domeier, Angela Mochinski Registrations will be accepted AFTER Jan. 19 on a
first-come, first-serve basis. If none of the sched-
Shift working families are welcome. Fees are uled class times work for you, please call 587-8908.
adjusted. ♥ Please make checks payable to Hutchinson Pub-
Children of varying abilities are welcome. lic Schools. All class fees are due before Feb.16.
Sibling Care is available. If you need childcare unless special arrangements are made.
during class, simply request it when you register.

Home visits are available upon request: Class confirmations are not sent. You are
♥ Provide one-on-one time for parent, child, and registered unless you are notified.
educator. ♥ 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. ♥ Please bring your children’s immunization records on
the first day of class.
♥ Put parents in touch with community resources ♥ QUESTIONS?? 587-8908 or [email protected]
♥ Give parents someone to talk to about their needs
and the needs of their children.

BABY STEPS (Newborns-12 months)
Your baby’s brain is developing very rapidly during the 1Babies on the Go!!
first six months of life, especially stimulated by sight, (9-15 months)
sound, touch, language and eye contact. The experienc- #W200: Begins
es provided by parents during the first three years can Friday, Feb 9, 9-10am
help determine a child’s ability to learn. Bring your baby Fee: $33 per session (includes 11 classes)
and learn about his/her emotional, physical, and intellec- Sibling Care Fee: $1 per family per class
tual development through observations, discussions, and This class is for parents of little ones who are on the
activities focused on the interests of the group. move---crawling, scooting and ready to walk!!
**The coupon you received from ECFE when your
baby was born may be used for full payment of your
infant classes.
11 Week Sessions
#W100 Newborn - 12 months Begins Monday, Feb.5,
1:00-2:00 pm
Fee: $33 per session (includes11 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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