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On-site parent/child classes from birth-5 as well as home based services and support.

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ECFE Friends (DP, LR)
Twos

ECFE Friends Use monthly fee schedule 31-36 months -ages listed are as of September 1, 2021 If your child was not 3 by September 1 but ready for a preschool experience, you may want to try our ECFE Friends class. This class runs from September through May and provides a supportive transitional experience for young children by providing a parent/child once a week class 1st semester and adding a child only day the 2nd semester for a two day per week class, one day with parents and the other without. A time for separating for parent discussion is provided on the parent/child day where parents will discuss a range of topics relevant to 2.5 to 4 year old children facilitated by an ECFE licensed parent educator. LR208-1; Parent/Child Monday 9-11:00 a.m. at Liberty Ridge Site 2 *child only Wednesday 9-11:00 a.m. (added in Feb) DP207-2; Parent/Child Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. at District Program Center *child only Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. (added in Feb) *The child only day begins second semester - Feb, 2022

Messy Art (LR)
Parent and Child Activities

Messy Art Dress for mess and artistic success! Young children are free to smear, squeeze, splatter and otherwise explore artistic possibilities in our sensory tables, writing tables and giant paper painting fun that is too big to try at home. Storybook sharing inspires new ideas and creativity as children work with a variety of materials. Parenting topics will include the importance of art as well as everyday parenting situations. Get ready for a messy good time! LR704-1E; 2-5 yrs: 6:00-7:30 pm Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LR703-5; 2-5 yrs: 9:00-11:00 am Fridays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

Music & Movement (LR)
Multi-Age

Music & Movement Movement is crucial to young children's development. This class provides a time for parents to participate in movement activities with their children, learning about the connection of movement to young children's foundational learning and gain fun ideas for supporting your child's active learning and physical health. LR709-1; 30 mos-5 yrs; 3:00-4:30 pm Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LR706-2; 12-30 mos; 10:30 am -12 pm Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

Toddlers & Twos (DP, LR)
Multi-Age

Toddlers and Twos Toddlers and twos are on the move and gaining independence as they explore the world around them. Early Childhood teachers will provide age specific and fun learning activities just for toddlers/twos. Parent education includes information about temperament, gaining cooperation, toilet learning, and other topics related to this stage of development. LR104-1; 12-24 mos; 8:30-10:00 am Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 DP201-1; 24-36 mos; 8:30-10:00 am Mondays at District Program Center LR202-1; 24-36 mos; 9:30-11:30 am Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LR203-2; 24-36 mos; 8:30-10:00 am Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LR109-2; 9-18 mos; 10:00-11:30 am Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 *Non-separating DP102-2E; 12-24 mos; 6:00-7:30 pm Tuesdays at District Program Center DP101-3; 12-24 mos; 8:30-10:00 am Wednesdays at District Program Center LR105-3; 12-24 mos; 8:30-10:00 am Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LR204-3; 24-36 mos; 8:45-10:45 am Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LR106-4; 12-24 mos; 8:30-10:00 am Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LR205-4; 24-36 mos; 8:30-10:00 am Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LR108-4E; 16-36 mos; 6:00-7:30 pm Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LR107-5; 12-24 mos; 9:00-10:30 am Fridays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LR206-5; 24-36 mos; 9:00-11:00 am Fridays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

Parenting Across Cultures (LR)
Multi-Age

Parenting Across Cultures In this class, children will have the opportunity to socialize and make friends with others from a variety of cultural backgrounds. During the shared-learning parent discussion, the group will share parenting practices and experiences from their own culture and discuss how culture influences our parenting and our families. LR705-3E; Birth-8 years; 6:00-7:30 pm Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

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