Edina Family Center 2014-15 Catalog

Edina Community Education SY 2014-2015

FAMILY CENTER

UPDATED

Edina Family Center Preschool | ECFE Classes | Child Care 5701 Normandale Road | Edina, MN 55424 Call (952) 848-3908 or email edinafamctr@edinaschools.org Visit www.edinaschools.org/familycenter

Beyond ECFE – School Age Parenting Set some time aside once each month to learn new parenting skills, replenish your toolkit, and build your confidence as a parent. Engage with leading-edge, research-based information and strategies to promote healthy and age-appropriate child development. Each session includes guided discussion time, which allows you to share your joys and concerns, your challenges and experiences—and benefit from group wisdom.

Look for these upcoming classes in the Fall 2014 Adult Learning for Life Catalog!

Parenting Your Kindergartner

Friendships at school, teaching responsibility, sibling issues, and positive discipline are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 1st and 2nd Grader

Emotion coaching, independence, media, chores and allowance are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 3rd through 5th Grader

Cliques and bullies, puberty, optimism and resilience, and making good choices are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 6th and 7th Grader

Friendships and social dynamics, balancing homework and activities, puberty, adolescent brain development, discipline and back talk, and technology and social media are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 8th & 9th Grader

Adolescent brain development, budding romance, emerging independence, parties and dances, and technology and social networking are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your High Schooler

Friendships and social dynamics, money management, and drugs and alcohol are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Individual Parent Education Do you have questions you think are best addressed individually? You’re not alone, and nothing will surprise us! Schedule some oneon-one time with a licensed parent educator.

We’re available with flexible schedules to provide research, information, advice and support on topics including: → → → → → → → → → → →

Child/adolescent development Discipline Communication skills Nurturing self-esteem Tantrums Eating, sleeping or toilet training Sibling issues Curfews Parent/child relationships School readiness Any other parenting concerns

A sliding fee scale is available, determined by income. Visit and register at www.edinathatscommunityed.com for more information or call (952) 848-3908.

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EDINA COMMUNITY Education

Welcome

What’s Inside Registration Information

Featured Courses

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Child care

Babies & Toddlers

2 Year Olds

Block Time/Extend-A-Day Child Care We provide a gentle and loving atmosphere for children six weeks through preschool. We believe that by creating a nurturing, caring environment, you and your child can feel good about your time away from each other. Your child will spend time in age appropriate activities under the supervision of our highly trained, dedicated staff.

3 Year Olds 3 Year Old with Parenting 3-5 Year Olds with Parenting Kindergarten Prep with Parenting Kindergarten Prep

Saturday Classes

2-5 Year Old Parenting Class Come build new bonds by sharing similar parenting situations with other caregivers of 2-5 year olds. Compare and contrast different parenting techniques, stories, and situations with discussions led by a licensed Parent Educator. This adult only class offers a weekly hour and a half of time dedicated to collaboration and learning.

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Evening Classes

NEW THIS YEAR! Maps /Parking

*Parents meet one day per month for this class.

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5 Day Kindergarten Prep Introducing our brand new 5 day Kindergarten Prep packed full of stimulating, age-appropriate preschool activities. This daily class offers a once a month parenting ECFE day. Join other parents monthly for a collaboration of child-rearing experiences, while your children grow and learn in our National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited classroom. www.edinacommunityed.org | 1

Welcome!

EDINA COMMUNITY Education Main Office 1st Floor Edina Community Center Open: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(952) 848-3952 comedu@edinaschools.org www.edinacommunityed.org

Director Valerie Burke (952) 848-3960

From the Coordinator Congratulations on choosing the Edina Family Center for your early childhood educational and care needs. Whether you are a first time parent or an experienced parent looking for an excellent preschool for your child, let the Edina Family Center partner with you to create a strong educational foundation for you and your family.

The Edina Family Center is proud to be part of the Edina Public Schools, a partnership of over 28 years. Enrolling in our inclusive Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes or preschool programming ensures that your child has an excellent early educational experience with licensed staff who collaborate with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), Edina kindergarten teachers, the literacy coordinator, licensed Parent Educators, and the school readiness supervisor to create foundations for future learning.

valerie.burke@edinaschools.org

Thanks for letting us partner with you and your family. Best Wishes,

Community Resources & Involvement

Laurie Denn, M.A.

Carrie Cabe, Coordinator (952) 848-3938 carrie.cabe@edinaschools.org

Edina Family Center Laurie Denn, Coordinator (952) 848-3968 laurie.denn@edinaschools.org

Youth Programs Meg Barrett, Coordinator (952) 848-3961 meg.barrett@edinaschools.org

School Age Care (KIDS Club, WISE Guys, SURGE) (952) 848-3947 kidsclubcc@edinaschools.org 2 | Edina Family Center 2014-2015

From the Superintendent Welcome to the Edina Family Center!

Edina Public Schools is proud to offer outstanding educational opportunities for students of all ages. We are especially proud of the many early learning opportunities offered through our award winning Edina Family Center. The Family Center’s commitment to building strong partnerships between home and school are key to our success in fostering lifelong learning and educational excellence.

I encourage you to be involved in your child’s learning and take advantage of all that the Family Center has to offer. Family engagement will help build that strong home to school connection, and have a positive impact on your child’s learning for years to come.

We wish you and your family a wonderful experience at the Edina Family Center, and look forward to a long relationship with you as your child progresses through Edina Public Schools.

Regards, Ric Dressen, Ed.D.

What's Inside Baby and Toddler Classes Enjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, creating art, reading books and playing to learn. Meet other families who have children the same age and develop wonderful community connections.

Age 2 through Kindergarten Prep ECFE Make a special play date with your preschooler once a week.

Choose a one day ECFE class with them to create some intentional individual time together.

Family Center Preschool Programs Our preschool program provides the next step in your child’s educational journey, while continuing to involve parents on a regular basis. Preschool programming is offered for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old and is designed to support and expand learning environments beyond your home.

A Day in Edina Family Center Preschool Circle Time Songs, sharing, stories, calendar and Smart Board.

Math Numbers, counting, addition, subtraction, sorting and grouping.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) provides interactive, educational programs for parents and their children from birth through preschool. From full-year and short-term classes to playtime and special events.

ECFE Programs →→ Provide expert coaches to help guide your parenting decisions and practices. →→ Offer shared parenting/ caregiver experiences that will foster new family friendships and relationships. →→ Support your child’s healthy development through engaging activities. →→ Give families a chance to step away from the rapid pace of today’s world and ease the stress familys face. →→ Parent/child activities →→ Parent discussion →→ Children’s activity time

Science Exploring nature, plants, animals and weather using the teaching concept of cause and effect.

Choice Time & Gym Free play, art projects, games, dramatic play and gym time.

Edina Family Center is a program of Edina Community Education Services of Edina Public Schools.

Reading Time Alliteration, phonemic awareness, letter recognition and rhyming.

Art, Music, and Theater Individual expression and creativity using a variety of mediums. www.edinacommunityed.org | 3

Registration Information ISD 273 Residents

Online registration for the Edina Family Center classes, Sibling Care and Block Time begins on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 8:00 a.m.

Non District Residents

Online registration for the Edina Family Center classes, Sibling Care and Block Time begins on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 8:00 a.m.

Birth Date Guidelines – Select your classes based on your child’s age on or before September 1, 2014 (following district kindergarten age requirements).

Registration – Continues until classes are full.

Sibling Care – Offered for the ECFE class for which you want to register. Sibling Care costs are 50% of the cost of the class for 1 day ECFE classes only. Sibling care for all other classes is $40.00 per month.

To Begin Your Registration Please Follow These Easy Steps → → → → → →

Visit www.edina.thatscommunityed.com.

Click on “create an account.”

Fill in your personal information.

After this step you will be able to add family members which creates your family profile.

You will now be ready to register online.

When selecting a class, providing a second and third choice increases your chances of enrollment.

Key to this Catalog = Any class number shaded with orange, is a “Sliding Fee Scale” class. Depending on your family income, you may qualify for a discount.

NEW THIS YEAR!

= New course offering for the 2014-2015 school year.

PLEASE NOTE = Special attention or additional information noted here.

The Edina Family Center is Proud to be accredited by

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Fees → Adult/Child classes meet weekly from August through May. You will register for the full year and pay per semester. The first semester fee is due upon registration. Second semester fees will be billed automatically in January 2015. → One-Day ECFE classes operate on a sliding fee scale so you pay what you can afford – no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay.

Preschool Classes – $25.00 cancellation fee will be applied beginning May 1, 2014. This includes two year old 2 day a week classes.

Multiple Day Classes – May 2015 tuition is non-refundable beginning May 1, 2014.

Cancellation & Refunds → No refunds are given for emergency or weather closings or for days missed due to illness or vacation. → We reserve the right to cancel a class or child care due to low enrollment and a full refund will be given → Cancellations must be received in writing or by email by May 1, 2014 to receive a full tuition refund.

Registration fees are non-refundable. For one day classes a $25.00 cancellation fee will be applied after May 1, 2014. For multiple day classes and block time child care one month’s (May 2015) tuition is nonrefundable after May, 2014.

Cancellations After May 1, 2014 → For those registering after May 1, 2014, cancellations must be received in writing or by email to edinafamctr@edinaschools.org by August 8, 2014 to receive a full refund. Registration fees are nonrefundable.

Enrollment Limits and Waiting List Policy Due to limited space, families may only register for one daytime class with parent education and one preschool section per child. There is no limit on special topics, events or classes less than 12 weeks in length. The Edina Family Center strives to accommodate each family’s preference. Once the class that you are enrolled in begins its third week, families will be removed from other waiting lists in order to ensure enrollment opportunities are available for all families.

Expecting a Child?

If you are expecting a child who you are intending to enroll in a class or sibling care, please indicate that on the registration page so that we can make accommodations for them when they arrive.

Immunization Law All students in the state of Minnesota must have immunizations up-to-date and schools must have a child’s immunization record when the child begins school.

All Edina Family Center classrooms are tree nut and peanut safe. www.edinacommunityed.org | 5

Registration Q&A The age of your child on or before September 1, 2014 determines your class for the entire school year.

How do I register? →→ Choose the class that works best for your child. →→ Returning customers →→ Login to edina.thatscommunityed.com to begin your registration process. →→ New customers →→ Go to http://edina.thatscommunityed.com. →→ Click on “create an account” in the upper right hand corner. →→ Fill in your personal information.

When do Classes Begin? →→ Classes meet from August 2014 through May 2015.

What if I Need Child Care For My Other Children? →→ Sibling care is available during parent/child classes for an additional charge. →→ Follow the Sibling Care prompts as you register online.

What if I Need Financial Assistance? →→ Financial assistance is available for all classes. Please call the Family Center office for more information at (952) 848-3908.

How Can I Find Out More About the Edina Family Center? →→ Call our office at (952) 848-3908 →→ Edina Community Education office hours are 7:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday Visit our website at www.edinaschools.org/familycenter

School Readiness School Readiness helps families with children 3 ½ to 5 years old prepare for a successful school experience. If you have concerns or needs for your family or young children and are not eligible for services from other local programs, School Readiness may be for you.

School Readiness includes home visits, access to parenting resources, assistance with pre-school experience and scholarship information.

For more information contact Mary Streier at (952) 848-3985 or mary.streier@edinaschools.org.

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Come for a Tour!

Tours of the Edina Family Center are available. Please check our website www.edinaschools.org/familycenter to schedule your visit.

Guaranteed Affordable

ECFE is guaranteed affordable. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Sliding fees are available for one-day ECFE classes. Depending on your family income, you may qualify for a discount. Locate your gross family annual income on the scale below. Once you locate your gross family income, the percentage listed under “Percentage Paid of Class Fee Tuition” is the percentage you will pay of the original tuition fee listed for the class. The Sibling Care fee is 50% of your class fee and must be paid at the time of registration.

NEW THIS YEAR! Sliding Fee Scale for one-day only ECFE Classes | 2014-2015 School Year Gross Family Annual Income

Percentage Paid of Class Fee Tuition

$100,000+

100%

$80,000 - $99,999

90%

$60,000 - $79,999

75%

$40,000 - $59,999

40%

$26,000 - $39,999

10%

Under $25,000

0%

One-Day ECFE Classes on a Sliding Fee Scale →

Baby & Me

→

Busy Babies

→

Toddlin’ Tykes

→

Tender Tots

→

2 year old classes that meet once per week

→

3-5 year old classes that meet once per week

→

Parent only class for parents of 2-5 year olds

→

Evening ECFE classes

→

Saturday ECFE classes

I certify this stated income level to be accurate and true. I will notify Edina Public Schools Early Childhood Programs if my income changes. I agree to pay the tuition amount listed. www.edinacommunityed.org | 7

Child Care Childcare Block Time Child Care/Extend-a-Day Start or extend your child’s day by registering for our part time child care program. If you are working from home or need a few hours to yourself, your child will be engaged in a safe, caring environment with our highly trained and dedicated staff. Your child will be escorted by classroom staff to/from the childcare center when you combine block time with your class.

NEW THIS YEAR! → Registration begins online February 20, 2014 for residents and February 27, 2014 for non-residents. → Expanded hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. → Block time child care will be billed to your credit card on file on the first of each month.

The Edina Family Center offers the following Options → Up to 3 hours per day, 9 hours per week–all ages. → Up to 4 hours per day, 12 hours per week (preschoolers – age 33 months and older only). → You do not need to be registered for a class to use our child care program and a $12 per block day nonrefundable registration fee will be applied to your first months payment. → Block time is offered on a space available basis.

Infants

The infant room is a comfortable and engaging environment for infants 6 weeks – 15 months with individualized care. Infants enjoy a staff to child ratio of 4:1 → 2 hour block time: $18/Day → 3 hour block time: $27/Day

Young Toddlers

Young toddlers (16 months – 23 months) will grow and learn through play, music, gym or playground time, age appropriate art projects, sensory and dramatic play. Young Toddlers enjoy a staff to child ratio of 7:1. → 3 hour block time: $26/Day

Old Toddlers

Older toddlers (24 months – 32 months) will be offered planned learning activities with weekly themes, art projects, gym or playground time, story and music time. Old Toddlers enjoy a staff to child ratio of 7:1. → 90 minute block time: $13/Day → 3 hour block time: $26/Day

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Preschoolers

Preschoolers will enjoy a variety of planned learning and play activities. The day will include playground or gym time, creative art projects, circle time that includes book themes, kindergarten prep, and academic and social learning. Preschoolers enjoy a staff ratio of 10:1. → → → →

Early bird block time 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: $8/Day 90 minute block time: $12/Day 3 hour block time: $24/Day 4 hour block time: $32/Day

Drop in Time & Sibling Care Drop in Time

→→ To accommodate your child when something comes up at the last minute or for occasional activities. →→ Drop in time is offered on a space available basis in 90 minute and 3 hour increments. →→ Up to 3 hours a day, 9 hours per week. →→ Drop in time will be billed to your credit card on file. →→ Charges are non-refundable once booked. →→ Register two weeks in advance or by noon the previous business day. →→ You do not need to be registered for a class to use the drop in program.

ECFE Sibling Care

→→ When attending an ECFE parenting class, you may need care for your other child(ren). Care begins 15 minutes prior to the start of class and ends 15 minutes after your ECFE class. We take children as young as 6 weeks old through pre-k. →→ Register for sibling care at the same time you are registering for an ECFE class. If you are due to have a baby during the school year and will need sibling care, please let us know the date you anticipate needing care. Infants are welcome in parenting class until 4 months of age. Your child will spend time in age appropriate activities under the supervision of our highly trained, dedicated child care staff.

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Babies Baby and Toddlers Welcome Baby!

Free Baby & Me Sampler (Newborn – 9 Months) Parents with young babies, this free introduction to ECFE class is for you! We know about the importance of getting off to a strong start with your baby and our line-up of workshops and classes offers a great way to strengthen the bond with your child. Meet other new parents and learn about infant growth and change. This class is for newborn to 9 month old babies and their significant care givers; mom, dad, grandparents and baby sitters.

Each class is held at the Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Road | Edina, MN 55424 Room 170A | 1:00-2:00 FREE – Registration Required Visit our website for more information and to register online: www.edinacommunityed.org and click on Early Ed.

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Choose a Sampler → → → → → → → → →

September 9, 2014 October 14, 2014 November 11, 2014 December 9, 2014 January 13, 2015 February 10, 2015 March 10, 2015 April 14, 2015 May 12, 2015

Babies & Toddlers Non-Separating Babies & Toddlers: Non-Separating Baby & Me Learn about your baby’s growth and development and what brain research tells us about a baby’s important first experiences. Join us to share your concerns, ideas and experiences in a supportive environment. Parents stay together with their children in the classroom and interact with them in varied learning and play activities while discussing relevant topics with other parents in the classroom.

The age of your child on or before September 1, 2014 determines your class for the entire school year. Tuition is for a semester unless otherwise noted.

Birth-6 Months – Baby & Me Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#0006-1

Monday

11:00-12:30

Room 170A

9/8/2014

$198/Semester

$256/Semester

#0006-2

Thursday

11:15-12:45

Room 170A

8/28/2014

$223/Semester

$289/Semester

#0006-3

Friday

11:15-12:45

Room 170A

12/5/2014

$134/Semester

$173/Semester

Birth-17 Months – Parent Child Play Time!

Stop in and join other babies and their care givers in a classroom geared just for babies. Begins Wednesday September 3, 2014.

Meets Wednesday afternoons from 2:00-3:30 in room 170A. $3.00 per child or $5.00 per family, pay at the door. *Birth to 17 months only please.

10-24 Months – Toddler Togetherness

Learn about your toddler’s growth and how to best support your child during this critical time in their development. A licensed parent educator will facilitate a discussion and provide current information while you are playing with your toddler. Join us to share your concerns, ideas and experiences in a supportive environment.

Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#1024-1

Thursday

10:30-12:00

Room 122

8/28/2014

$263/Semester

$328/Semester

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Babies & Toddlers Separating Babies & Toddlers: Separating Busy Babies/Toddlin’ Tykes/Tender Tots Enjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, exploring art activities, reading books and playing to learn. Parents separate for a portion of the class into another classroom with a licensed parent educator to discuss their child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while the children play with their teachers and classmates. Classes are 1-1/2 hours a week. The age of your child on or before September 1, 2014 determines your classes for the entire school year. Tuition is for a semester.

7-11 Months – Busy Babies Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#0711-1

Tuesday

8:45-10:15

Room 170A

8/26/2014

$248/Semester

$309/Semester

#0711-2

Wednesday

9:00-10:30

Room 170A

8/27/2014

$255/Semester

$319/Semester

12-17 Months – Toddlin’ Tykes Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#1217-1

Monday

9:00-10:30

Room 170A

9/8/2014

$233/Semester

$291/Semester

#1217-2

Tuesday

10:45-12:15

Room 170A

8/26/2014

$255/Semester

$319/Semester

#1217-3

Wednesday

11:00-12:30

Room 170A

8/27/2014

$248/Semester

$309/Semester

#1217-4

Thursday

9:15-10:45

Room 170A

8/28/2014

$263/Semester

$328/Semester

#1217-5

Friday

9:15-10:45

Room 170A

8/29/2014

$255/Semester

$319/Semester

18-23 Months – Tender Tots Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#1823-1

Monday

9:15-10:45

Room 122

9/8/2014

$233/Semester

$291/Semester

#1823-2

Monday

11:15-12:45

Room 122

9/8/2014

$233/Semester

$291/Semester

#1823-3

Tuesday

9:00-10:30

Room 122

8/26/2014

$255/Semester

$319/Semester

#1823-4

Wednesday

9:15-10:45

Room 122

8/27/2014

$255/Semester

$319/Semester

#1823-5

Thursday

8:30-10:00

Room 122

8/28/2014

$263/Semester

$328/Semester

#1823-6

Friday

9:30-11:00

Room 122

8/29/2014

$255/Semester

$319/Semester

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2 Year Old with Parenting 2 Year Old with Parenting Choose a one day ECFE class or our two day program with an ECFE day and a preschool child only day where 2-year-olds come once a week with an adult and once a week on their own to gradually develop their self-confidence while they interact in a nurturing and familiar environment. Children need not be toilet trained to attend our program. Child care for siblings is available on the parent/child day.

NEW THIS YEAR!

2 Year Old – Play Pals Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#0002-1

*Monday

9:00-11:00

Room 170B

9/8/2014

$310/Semester

$388/Semester

#0002-2

*Monday

11:30-1:30

Room 170B

9/8/2014

$310/Semester

$388/Semester

#0002-3

*Monday

3:30-5:30

Room 170B

9/8/2014

$310/Semester

$388/Semester

#0002-4

*Tuesday/Thursday

9:00-11:00

Room 170B

8/26/2014

$143/Month

$184/Month

#0002-5

*Tuesday/Thursday

11:30-1:30

Room 170B

8/26/2014

$143/Month

$184/Month

#0002-6

*Wednesday/Friday

9:00-11:00

Room 170B

8/27/2014

$138/Month

$179/Month

#0002-7

*Wednesday/Friday

11:30-1:30

Room 170B

8/27/2014

$136/Month

$176/Month

#0002-8

*Tuesday/Thursday

3:30-:5:30

Room 170B

8/26/2014

$143/Month

$184/Month

#0002-9

Tuesday/*Thursday

9:15-11:15

Room 103

8/26/2014

$143/Month

$184/Month

#0002-10

Wednesday/*Friday

11:30-1:30

Room 122

8/27/2014

$136/Month

$176/Month

*Day is Parenting

NEW THIS YEAR!

2-5 Year Old Parent Education Class Parenting Only

This is a new one day parenting only class. Parents share child-rearing experiences and ideas with other parents and a licensed Parent Educator. Child care available during this class.

Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#0025-1

Thursday

10:00-11:30

Room 127

8/28/2014

$276/Semester

$341/Semester

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3 Year Old Terrific 3s Preschool The Edina Family Center preschool is proud to be part of the Edina Public Schools, a partnership of 28 years.

Enrolling in our preschool helps ensure that each child has an excellent early educational experience with licensed staff that collaborates with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), Edina kindergarten teachers, the literacy coordinator and the school readiness supervisor to create foundations for future learning.

Our classrooms and play based curriculum focuses on each child’s social, physical and pre-academic development. Each day includes large muscle play, activity centers, circle time and a snack. Toilet training is not needed to attend. Opportunities for parent involvement throughout the year include special events and parent-teacher conferences. All of the Edina Family Center classrooms are inclusive and staffing patterns are determined by the individual needs of each classroom.

All teachers are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education in Early Childhood Education.

The Edina Family Center has a Parent Aware Four Star Accreditation and is NAEYC Certified.

Child Only Classes Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#0003-3

Tuesday/ Thursday

9:35-12:05

*Room 168K

8/26/2014

$158/Month

$196/Month

#0003-4

Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday

9:00-11:30

Room 103

8/27/2014

$227/Month

$282/Month

#0003-5

Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday

9:35-12:05

*Room 168I

8/27/2014

$222/Month

$276/Month

#0003-6

Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday

12:30-3:00

Room 103

8/27/2014

$227/Month

$282/Month

#0003-7

Tuesday/ Thursday

11:45-2:15

Room 103

8/26/2014

$158/Month

$196/Month

*Teams with ECSE & meets in an ECSE classroom

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3 Year Old with Parenting Terrific 3s with Parenting Classes meet 3 times a week. One day is an ECFE day and two days are preschool child only days. Preschool activities include large muscle play, activity centers, circle time, science, math and a snack. Activities are designed to encourage personal, social and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills, and language development. Parents share their experiences and ideas with other parents and a licensed Parent Educator. Child care for siblings is available on the parent/child day.

Parent/Child Classes Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#0003-1

Monday/Friday

9:15-11:45

Room 101

8/27/2014

$231/Month

$288/Month

*Wednesday

9:15-11:15

Monday/Wednesday

9:15-11:45

Room 129

8/26/2014

$231/Month

$288/Month

*Friday

9:15-11:15

#0003-2

*Day is Parenting

Want to extend your child’s day?

Be sure to check out our part time Child Care Extend-A-Day Program on page 8!

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3-5 Year Old with Parenting 3-5 Year Old with Parenting This is a new ECFE class meeting one day per week. Preschool activities include large muscle play, activity centers, Smart Board time, circle time and a snack. Activities are designed to encourage personal, social and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills, and language development. Parents share child-rearing experiences and ideas with other parents and a licensed Parent Educator. Child care for siblings is available.

NEW THIS YEAR!

1 Day ECFE Class

Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#0035-1

Friday

9:30-11:30

Room 135

8/29/2014

$357/Semester

$442/Semester

#0035-2

Friday

1:30-3:30

Room 135

8/29/2014

$347/Semester

$429/Semester

DON’T FORGET! Any classes where the class # is highlighted in orange is a Sliding Fee Schedule class and your family may qualify for a discount.

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Kindergarten Prep with Parenting Kindergarten Prep with Parenting Both of our Kindergarten Prep with Parenting Classes offers you and your child a chance to grow together in an environment that strengthens the connection between home and school and enables both of you to enjoy uninterrupted time together on a regular basis. Parents will meet with a licensed parent educator, either once-a-week or once-a-month to discuss such topics as developing friendships, sibling rivalry, dealing with disappointment and transitioning to kindergarten. Sibling care is available for the parent/child time.

On child only days our Kindergarten Prep curriculum is designed to foster academic and critical thinking skills, as well as social, physical and emotional growth in a guided discovery based setting that helps prepare children for kindergarten. All of our preschool classrooms are equipped with Smart Board technology, encourage regular parent involvement, host special events and offer parent teacher conferences at least two times a year.

All teachers are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education in Early Childhood Education.

The Edina Family Center is Parent Aware 4 Star CertiďŹ cation and NAEYC accredited.

4 & 5 Year Old Kindergarten Prep with Parenting Class # #0045-1

Day

Time

*Tuesday

9:15-11:15

Monday/ Wednesday/Thursday

9:15-12:15

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

Room 135

8/26/2014

$366/Month

$432/Month

This class is once-a-week parenting

NEW THIS YEAR! Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#0045-2

Monday/*Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday/ Friday

9:30-1:30

Room 115

8/26/2014

$605/Month

$715/Month

*Parenting day is the last Tuesday of each month, from 11:30-1:30; 8/26, 9/30, 10/28, 11/18, 12/16, 1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28, 5/26

This class is once-a-month parenting

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Kindergarten Prep Edina Family Center Kindergarten Prep The Edina Family Center preschool is proud to be part of the Edina Public Schools, a partnership of over 28 years. Enrolling in our preschool program has the advantage of a program that works closely with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), Edina kindergarten teachers, the literacy coordinator and the school readiness supervisor.

On child only days our Kindergarten Prep curriculum is designed to foster academic and critical thinking skills, as well as social, physical and emotional growth in a guided discovery based setting that helps prepare children for kindergarten. All of our preschool classrooms are equipped with Smart Board technology, encourage regular parent involvement, host special events and offer parent teacher conferences at least two times a year.

All of the Family Center classrooms are inclusive. Staffing patterns are determined by the individual needs of each classroom.

4 & 5 Year Old Kindergarten Prep Class #

Day

Time

Room

Start Date

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#0045-3

Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday

9:35-12:05

*Room 168M

8/26/2014

$248/Month

$306/Month

#0045-4

Monday/ Wednesday/Friday

12:30-3:00

Room 129

8/27/2014

$241/Month

$323/Month

#0045-5

Monday/ Wednesday/Friday

12:45-3:15

Room 101

8/27/2014

$241/Month

$323/Month

#0045-6

Monday/Tuesday/ Wednesday/Thursday

12:45-3:15

Room 135

8/26/2014

$319/Month

$375/Month

*Teams with ECSE & meets in an ECSE classroom

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Saturday Classes

Baby & Me Class Learn about your baby’s growth and development as well as cutting-edge research about a baby’s important first experiences. A licensed Parent Educator will facilitate a discussion and provide current information while you are playing with your baby. Join us to share your concerns, ideas, and experiences in a supportive environment. Parents stay together with their children in the classroom and interact with them in varied learning and play activities while discussing relevant topics with the other parents in the classroom. The age of your child on or before September 1, 2014 determines your class for the entire school year.

Class #

Dates

Time

Room

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#S012-1

9/6/14 – 10/11/14

9:00-10:30

Room 170A

$99

$122

#S012-2

11/1/14 – 12/13/14

9:00-10:30

Room 170A

$99

$122

#S012-3

1/24/15 – 2/28/15

9:00-10:30

Room 170A

$99

$122

#S012-4

4/11/15 – 5/16/15

9:00-10:30

Room 170A

$99

$122

Toddler & Parent Separating – Toddlin’ Tykes Enjoy time with your toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, enjoying art activities, reading books and playing to learn. Parents separate for a portion of the class into another classroom with a licensed Parent Educator to discuss their child’s social, emotional, and physical development while the children play with their teachers and classmates. The age of your child as of September 1, 2014 determines your classes for the entire school year. There is a $10 non-refundable registration fee for these classes.

Class #

Dates

Time

Room

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#S1224-1

9/6/14 – 10/11/14

10:45-12:15

Room 170A

$99

$122

#S1224-2

11/1/14 – 12/13/14

10:45-12:15

Room 170A

$99

$122

#S1224-3

1/24/15 – 2/28/15

10:45-12:15

Room 170A

$99

$122

#S1224-4

4/11/15 – 5/16/15

10:45-12:15

Room 170A

$99

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Evening Classes 0-12 Months – Baby & Me Learn about your baby’s growth and development and what the new brain research has to say about a baby’s important first experiences. A licensed Parent Educator will facilitate a discussion and provide current information while you are playing with your baby. Join us to share your concerns, ideas, and experiences in a supportive environment. Sibling care is available for this class.

Class #

Dates

Day

Time

Room

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#E012-1

9/8/14 – 10/13/14

Monday

5:30-6:30

Room 170A

$72

$87

#E012-2

11/3/14 – 12/15/14

Monday

5:30-6:30

Room 170A

$72

$87

#E012-3

1/26/15 – 3/9/15

Monday

5:30-6:30

Room 170A

$72

$87

#E012-4

4/13/15-5/8/15

Monday

5:30-6:30

Room 170A

$72

$87

2-5 Year Old – Family Fun Class Family Fun Class is a great way to connect with your child after a long day. Join other participants for fun activities followed by a discussion led by a licensed educator. Topics include behavior strategies for eating and sleeping routines. Sibling care is not available for this class.

Class #

Dates

Day

Time

Room

Resident Tuition

Non-Resident Tuition

#E025-1

9/9/14 – 10/14/14

Tuesday

6:00-7:30

Room 170B

$108

$131

#E025-2

11/4/14 – 12/16/14

Tuesday

6:00-7:30

Room 170B

$108

$131

#E025-3

1/27/15 – 3/10/15

Tuesday

6:00-7:30

Room 170B

$108

$131

#E025-4

4/7/15 – 5/12/15

Tuesday

6:00-7:30

Room 170B

$108

$131

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Maps/Parking N

GREEN LOT

Not to scale Door 4 First Floor Parking

Door 3

RED LOT

Door 2 Elevator NORMANDALE ROAD

Second Floor

EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING HOURS Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PARKING INFORMATION

Participants are encouraged to park in the Edina Community Center red and green lots and enter Doors 2, 3 and 4 as indicated on the map.

Please refer to the course room number to best determine which lot is most convenient.

Third Floor

QUICK PARKING GUIDE

RED LOT - Park here for elevator and handicap access, fitness, crafting and technology classes.

GREEN LOT - Park here for food, woodshop and fitness classes.

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Edina Family Center is a program of Community Education Services of Edina Public Schools 5701 Normandale Road | Edina, MN 55424 | www.edinaschools.org/familycenter | 952-848-3908 | edinafamctr@edinaschools.org 22 | Edina Family Center 2014-2015