Birth- 24 Months- Families are welcome to attend up to 3 engaging and interactive classes designed for children and their families. Each session includes books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Free to attend but registration is required. At the end of your classes, your family will receive a free children's book to take home and enjoy together! Please Note: Space is limited. Priority will be given to families who are registering for the first time.

This class provides time for interactions between dad and child or children. Boost your parent bond through planned activities, circle time, music, gym time and more. Relax and enjoy the parent discussion time while building a network of friends for your child and family. Separating. For children ages 1 to 4 years old by September 1, 2025.

**Class time takes place outdoors and indoors** Study after study shows that when children spend time playing outside, they develop confidence, language, curiosity, imagination, problem-solving and social interaction skills. The great outdoors provides unique stimulation and heightens sensory experiences that can't be replicated indoors. Together, parents and children will learn about a new animal each week, observe flying squirrels, turtles, geckos and so much more inside the Outdoor Center. We will explore nature on a 15 minute hike, enjoy circle time, do art and maybe even watch animals eat their lunch! Activities will be led by a licensed teacher and naturalist with time built in to explore. A parent educator will provide additional information on ways to support and engage your child in nature. $80 per session, sign up for one session or all. Siblings that are under the age of 1 yr/no registration fee.

This class is led by a licensed children's teacher and takes place in a preschool classroom, giving families the opportunity to experience a preschool setting together. Explore age-appropriate activities that support social, emotional and early learning skills while parents gain insight into what a preschool class looks and feels like. This supportive, hands on experience helps build comfort, confidence and familiarity with the preschool environment- all while learning and playing side-by-side. Non-separating class.

Join us to learn from a licensed pediatric physical therapist the essentials to help your child enjoy tummy time, and massage that can provide comfort and relaxation. You will also learn ways to position your baby to minimize head shape issues and work on midline head posture for visual development. This class is recommended for children who are NOT crawling. Free class, no registration required!

ECFE Outdoor Learning/Nature-based play, will include but not limited to the following: digging holes, exploring, building stick forts, daydreaming in your secret spot or just “mucking around” in the woods. Class will happen on Monday's ECFE sessions, no matter the weather. Please dress for the weather and the bugs! Free class, no registration required! Class will be held at Cedar Ridge Outdoor Learning area. 8905 Braxton Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 *Park in the general parking lot and walk to the left side of the building to the sign for Outdoor Learning and the path into the woods. Call 952-975-7200 with questions.

Register weekly for indoor exploring time in the Historic Gym with a children's teacher and parent educator in this non-separating class. Children birth to 5 are welcome and each week will bring new activities. Weekly registration opens on Saturday for the upcoming week.

Birth to 5 Months- We would love to meet you and walk with you during your child’s early months. Come join other parents with little ones and feel the support that comes from talking with others, gaining education and beginning to develop your village! Join us each week to learn about new topics and resources in our community. Be sure to pick up your Free Welcome Baby Bag! Free childcare for siblings, but must emailEPS_LittleEagles@edenpr.orgor call 952-975-7200 for availability.

A safe, welcoming ECFE class where Somali- and Spanish-speaking families learn and play together. Caregivers and children stay together while building community, confidence and connection. Non-separating. No Registration required. Cost: FREE

Ages: 2-4 years old Seasonal Sessions Join us for Grandfriend Play & Learn, a fun and engaging ECFE class for grandparent and their 2-4-year-olds. Enjoy hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities designed to support early learning and social interaction. this is a no-separation class where adults and children stay together the entire hour. We'll end with a short circle time featuring songs, movement, and smiles. Come play, connect, and learn together!

Together, you and your child will explore simple, age-appropriate activities that build social-emotional skills while introducing the idea of compassion and care for others. Through hands-on projects-such as creating paper flowers to share with hospitals or senior living communities-children begin to learn empathy and kindness. This class focuses on connection, cooperation and helping families experience the joy of giving back, all while learning and growing together in a supportive, welcoming environment. Non-separating class.

Three and four year olds are excited to explore the world and meet new friends! The preschool years are full of discovery, but can also be a parenting challenge. Your child will build positive self esteem, confidence, and independence while they are in the classroom. Parents will learn more strategies for successful and effective parenting. Separating. Select your class based on your child’s age as of September 1, 2026.

Three and four year olds are excited to explore the world and meet new friends! The preschool years are full of discovery, but can also be a parenting challenge. Your child will build positive self-esteem, confidence, and independence while they are in the classroom. Parents will learn more strategies for successful and effective parenting. Drop Off. Space is limited. Cost: $220 per session.

Move, Play, Grow! is a one-hour ECFE parent-child class for children ages 1-4 and their parent or caregiver. Families will enjoy active, open-ended play time in the Motor Room with opportunities to climb, ride, run, jump, and explore balls and other large-motor equipment. This class supports the development of gross motor skills, coordination, confidence, and social interaction in a fun and supportive environment. Parents participate alongside their child, encouraging movement, exploration, and connection. the class will end with a short group circle time to come together for songs, movement, and a calming transition to close the hour.

Two year olds use experimentation to help interpret their world. Join this class and watch your child explore every learning opportunity with curiosity and passion. Children will practice social skills such as taking turns, listening to the teacher and following in line while experiencing a fun and loving classroom environment. Parents will meet and discuss topics like healthy eating habits, toilet training and how to set limits with love. Enjoy parent/child time including songs, activities and games that will help your child thrive in every way. Relax and enjoy the parent support and discussion time while building a network of friends for your child and family. Separating. The curriculum covered will have some repetition from prior seasonal sessions and will focus on each child/family’s needs. Select your classes based on your child’s age as of September 1, 2025.

MUST BE 2 YEARS, 6MONTHS This class will start for our Winter session. This drop-off opportunity is for students who are enrolled and attending a Movers and Shakers class. Children are expected to be working toward potty training and demonstrating some independence appropriate for their age. Drop Off. Space is limited. Cost: $220 per session.

Introduce your child to the joy of music through interactive songs, rhythms, and movement. Foster a love for music and creativity in a fun, nurturing environment.

READY! for Kindergarten is a nationally recognized program that has been shown to give parents and caregivers the skills and tools to help children enter kindergarten at or above grade level. This class will include training for parents on reading, writing, math and social-emotional skills that children need to thrive in school and is taught by a licensed early childhood parent educator. Every family that attends a READY! for Kindergarten session receives a high-quality collection of learning tools to further their child's progress towards school readiness. Additionally, there is a fall, winter, and spring session and each session offers new content and new toys, so register for all three sessions! The session is for the parent/caregiver ONLY. Please register yourself for the class and include any additional adults that will be attending with you. Childcare is available while parents are in the training session. Advance registration is required. Please note: READY! for Kindergarten is funded through a grant from The Foundation For Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) and is only offered at no cost to Eden Prairie residents who meet the income requirement. This is a professional development opportunity for educators and caregivers to earn CEU credits, as well as for parents.

Enjoy this relaxing, informative class for children who are less than one year old. This class is designed to be your time to slow down, enjoy your little one and develop a supportive network with other parents. Parents and children enjoy songs, puppets, musical instruments and other fun activities in our bright and baby-safe classroom. A knowledgeable parent educator will lead interactive discussions on feeding, sleeping, safety, brain development, balancing your life as a new parent and more. Non-Separating. Select your class based on your child’s age as of September 1, 2025.

Toddlers grow, change and try new things at a rapid pace. Join this class where eager students turn a whirl of activity into learning that inspires confidence. You will learn songs, games, stories and activities to extend your child’s learning at home. There will be parent discussion time to explore what is behind your toddler’s endless energy and enthusiasm. Non-Separating. The curriculum covered will have some repetition from prior seasonal sessions and will focus on each child/family’s needs. Select your class based on your child’s age as of September 1, 2025.