Birth to 5 Years/0 a 5 Años A Space to Grow, Play, and Connect as a Family / Un Espacio para Crecer, Jugar y Conectar en Familia This ECFE program is designed especially for Latino families with children from birth to 5 years. Join us in a warm, welcoming environment where parents, caregivers, and children can learn, play, and connect while celebrating culture and language. Este programa ECFE está diseñado especialmente para familias latinas con niños desde recién nacidos hasta 5 años. Únase a nosotros en un ambiente cálido y acogedor donde padres, cuidadores y niños pueden aprender, jugar y conectarse mientras celebramos la cultura y el idioma. In this class, you and your family will: Participate in play, music, and movement activities that support early development Explore important parenting and child development topics in a bilingual and bicultural space Connect with other Latino families to build community and share experiences Enjoy stories, songs, and games in both Spanish and English En esta clase, usted y su familia: Participarán en actividades de juego, música, y movimiento que apoyan el desarrollo temprano Explorarás temas importantes sobre crianza y desarrollo infantil en un espacio bilingüe y bicultural Conectarán con otras familias latinas para construir comunidad y compartir experiencias Disfrutarán de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e inglés Led by culturally responsive educators, this class celebrates Latino identity and strengthens family bonds. Guiados por educadores sensibles a la cultura, esta clase celebra la riqueza de la identidad latina y fortalece los lazos familiares. Who Should Attend / Quién debería asistir: Parents or caregivers with children ages 0 to 5 years / de 0 a 5 años looking for a culturally relevant and supportive space.

18 Months to 5 Years A Hands-On Art Class for Young Children and Their Caregivers Get ready to get messy, create, and explore! Little Artists is a playful ECFE class that invites young children and their caregivers to dive into the world of art through open-ended, process-focused activities that spark imagination and creativity. In this class, you and your child will: Experiment with a variety of materials like paint, clay, collage, and more Explore color, texture, and shape through child-led, sensory-rich art experiences Support fine motor development, self-expression, and problem-solving Enjoy songs, stories, and movement to complement each week’s creative theme Caregivers also join in short parent discussions while children create, gaining insights into how art supports early development and how to encourage creativity at home. No artistic experience needed—just a willingness to play and explore together! Who Should Attend: Parents or caregivers with children ages 18 months to 5 years.

Birth to 5 Years An ECFE Class for Families with Twins, Triplets, and More Parenting multiples comes with unique joys—and challenges! This supportive ECFE class is designed specifically for families raising twins, triplets, or higher-order multiples. Connect with other parents who understand your journey while gaining practical strategies for managing daily routines, sleep schedules, sibling dynamics, and individual development. In this class, you will: Share experiences and build community with other families of multiples Learn tips for creating balanced routines and reducing stress Explore how to support each child’s individual needs and identities Participate in guided parent-child activities that promote bonding and early learning Led by experienced parent educators, this class provides a space to feel seen, supported, and empowered in your parenting journey with multiples. Who Should Attend: Parents or caregivers of children ages birth to five who are raising twins, triplets, or more.

A Meal Deal to Remember We have joined with Perkins, the Burnsville/Savage Lions and 191 Community Educaiton to make a delicious, ready to heat & eat oven roasted turkey dinner available just in time for the snowflakes! A pre-cooked, ready-to-heat turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, sage dressing, gravy, corn, cranberry sauce and piece of pumpkin pie for $8.00. Choose your pick up time when ordering. Either: 9:00 to 11:00 am or 1-3 pm on Wednesday, November 19. Order deadline is Friday, November 7 at 12 noon. Drive by pick up at Diamondhead Education Center, 200 W. Burnsville Pkwy. (lower level, east side at Door 11). If you qualify for free or reduced educational benefits and want us to consider a family discount, please call 952-707-4150. Questions, please call 952-707-4120.