Congratulations on the beautiful addition to your family! This relaxing class is designed to be educational, yet allow you to slow down long enough to have some focused, uninterrupted time to enjoy your infant. You will also meet other parents, sharing questions on sleep, schedules, feeding and development. For ages birth-6 months. A one-time registration fee of $50 applies. Sibling Care is available for this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

Congratulations on the beautiful addition to your family! This relaxing class is designed to be educational, yet allow you to slow down long enough to have some focused, uninterrupted time to enjoy your infant. You will also meet other parents, sharing questions on sleep, schedules, feeding and development. For ages birth-6 months. A one-time registration fee of $25 applies. Sibling Care is available for this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

Parents with young babies, this introduction to Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is for you! We recognize the importance of getting off to a strong start with your baby and our classes offer a great way to strengthen the bond with your child. Meet other new parents and learn about infant growth and development. Offered September through May on the second Monday of the month from 11:45-12:45 pm. For ages birth-9 months. The class is free, but registration is required. Sibling care is not available for this class.

Join other caregivers and their children in an atmosphere created just for babies and toddlers. For ages 6-18 months. Sibling care is not available for this class.

Come to class and learn new parenting skills as your child grows from Elementary through High School years. Beyond ECFE Classes are taught by Licensed Parent Educators, meeting once per month. Group discussion allows parents to share their challenges, experience and wisdom. Topics are determined based on the interests of the class. Classes offered are: Parenting Elementary Students, Parenting Middle School Students, and Parenting High School Students. Parenting Elementary Students (First Thursday of the month): Although they are sometimes referred to by academics as the “forgotten years”, middle childhood is jam-packed with change, challenges, and opportunities. No longer a preschooler, not yet a teen – but plenty of caregiving and parent-child connection is needed to nurture elementary schoolers’ identity development. Come build community with other parents tackling the same age range. Topics are flexible and will reflect group interests, but may include: supporting children in building and maintaining friendships, coaching emotional development, promoting healthy sibling relationships, balancing participation vs overscheduling, designing a well-balanced relationship with media, cultivating gratitude and resilience, addressing and preventing relational aggression, and more. For the months of January and April, class will be the second Thursday (January 9th and April 10th). Sibling Care is available during this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

Come to class and learn new parenting skills as your child grows from Elementary through High School years. Beyond ECFE Classes are taught by Licensed Parent Educators, meeting once per month. Group discussion allows parents to share their challenges, experience and wisdom. Topics are determined based on the interests of the class. Classes offered are: Parenting Elementary Students, Parenting Middle School Students, and Parenting High School Students. Parenting High School Students (Second Tuesday of the month): Topics may include adolescent brain development, friendships and social dynamics, health & wellness, dating, emerging independence, positive discipline, parties and dances, technology and social media, college planning, time & money management, and drugs & alcohol. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group. For the months of November and April, class will be held on the 3rd Tuesday (November 19th and April 15th). Sibling Care is available during this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

Come to class and learn new parenting skills as your child grows from Elementary through High School years. Beyond ECFE Classes are taught by Licensed Parent Educators, meeting once per month. Group discussion allows parents to share their challenges, experience and wisdom. Topics are determined based on the interests of the class. Classes offered are: Parenting Elementary Students, Parenting Middle School Students, and Parenting High School Students. Parenting Middle School Students (First Tuesday of the month): Topics may include friendships and social dynamics, personality and independence, behavior and discipline, back talk and rude behavior, building resilience, developing responsibility, self-confidence, body image, emotion coaching, balancing homework and activities, puberty, adolescent brain development, and technology and social media. Topics are flexible and will reflect the interests of the group. For the months of November and March, class will be held on the 2nd Tuesday (November 11th and March 10th). Sibling Care is available during this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

Twos, threes, fours, and fives, oh my! Welcome to the ‘village’ at the ELFC. In this informal caregiver-only group, you’ll get a chance to get to know other ELFC caregivers as you discuss topics relevant to toddlers and preschoolers. These bimonthly sessions will prioritize organic caregiver connection and conversation (like Joys & Concerns); our licensed parent educator will facilitate the group, and provide evidence-based resources/materials as topics and questions emerge. We know how busy this stage of life can get, so we’d love if you can join us regularly, but we also welcome those who can only attend occasionally. Sibling Care is available during this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

Do you have a child entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2026? Join us for a fun series that will be a combination of activities both with your child and separate. Each week will have a different focus: practicing riding a bus around the neighborhood, a Q&A with Edina Kindergarten teachers, and a discussion with a Licensed Parent Educator on how to manage the emotions involved with a big transition. For ages 4-5 years. Sibling care is not available for this class.

Being outside allows busy twos to engage all of their senses as they move, create, communicate and socialize. This non-separating class will meet at an Edina park in the fall and spring, and at the Early Learning Center in the winter. Come meet new friends as you learn and enjoy the seasons of Minnesota. For ages birth-5 years. Sibling care is not available for this class.

Enjoy an ECFE class with your family! Families will spend time together on theme-related activities each week focused on: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. You and your child will explore topics like magnets, light, messy art, wind, and more! For ages 2-5 years. Sibling care is not available for this class.

***Please note that when you register for this individual parenting session, a parent educator will reach out to you directly via email to schedule the exact date and time of your session (it will not be taking place on 6/1/2026 from 1pm-2pm). Individual Parent Education is available if you would like to have a private session with a licensed Parent Educator from the ELFC. Each session is 60 minutes. You pick the discussion topic(s). Here are examples from previous registrants: Talking about race, pandemic parenting, child development, discipline, communication skills, nurturing self-esteem, tantrums, eating, sleeping or toilet training, sibling issues, parent/child relationships, school readiness, any other parenting concerns. Once you register, contact the Early Learning Center @ 952-848-3908. Or email us at Early.Learning@Edinaschools.org Sibling Care is available during this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

Join other grandparents and their grandchildren in an atmosphere created just for toddlers. For ages birth-5 years. Sibling care is not available for this class.

Twos develop at high speed and thrive with guidance and limits as they set out to try everything in sight. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain confidence, trust, and independence as their parents separate for a facilitator led parenting time which focuses on parent generated topics including eating, toilet learning, separation anxiety, and language development as well as other relevant topics. Each class provides many opportunities for your child to develop social and problem solving skills while the two of you enjoy some uninterrupted high quality play and learning together time. You will also leave with new ideas and activities that reinforce the weekly classroom activities. A one-time registration fee of $50 applies. Parent Education Day is monthly on Fridays from 8:30am-11:30am. Sibling Care is available on the parent education day of this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

Twos develop at high speed and thrive with guidance and limits as they set out to try everything in sight. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain confidence, trust, and independence as their parents separate for a facilitator led parenting time which focuses on parent generated topics including eating, toilet learning, separation anxiety, and language development as well as other relevant topics. Each class provides many opportunities for your child to develop social and problem solving skills while the two of you enjoy some uninterrupted high quality play and learning together time. You will also leave with new ideas and activities that reinforce the weekly classroom activities. Sibling care is available for this class on parenting days. A one-time registration fee of $50 applies.

Twos develop at high speed and thrive with guidance and limits as they set out to try everything in sight. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain confidence, trust, and independence as their parents separate for a facilitator led parenting time which focuses on parent generated topics including eating, toilet learning, separation anxiety, and language development as well as other relevant topics. Each class provides many opportunities for your child to develop social and problem solving skills while the two of you enjoy some uninterrupted high quality play and learning together time. You will also leave with new ideas and activities that reinforce the weekly classroom activities. A one-time registration fee of $50 applies. Parent Education Day is weekly on Fridays from 11am-12pm. Sibling Care is available on the parent education day of this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

Enjoy time with your toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, participating in 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. For ages 18-24 months. A one-time registration fee of $50 applies. Sibling Care is available during this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

Need a place to play on cold Saturday mornings? Come and join us at the ELFC in the Toddler Gym. Get your wiggles out playing on slides, riding cars, and jumping in the ball pit. Connect with other families while your toddler explores and plays. Sibling care is not available for this class.

Spend a Saturday morning with your toddler! You will participate in songs, story time, and puppet shows while learning social skills by taking turns, exploring together and interacting with others. For ages 12-24 months. Sibling care is not available for this class.