This document provides information on early childhood and family education (ECFE) classes being offered in Austin, Minnesota from March 27th through May 26th. It lists various classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and multi-age groups that are either non-separating where parents participate with their children or separating where parent education is provided separately. The document provides details on class topics, dates, times, locations, costs and availability of sibling care. It also provides information on financial aid, a family lending library, registration, inclement weather policy, and a free community literacy event.

1. Spring Term March 27th-May 26th
No ECFE afternoon classes on May 10th
Community Learning Center | 912 First Ave NE
Austin, MN 55912 | 507-460-1709

2. NON-SEPARATING BABY CLASSES
Baby & Me
Birth – 12 months Free
Being a parent of a newborn is a
time of excitement and
wonder. This class will include
parent and baby activity time, parent
discussion, and time to connect with
other parents. Parent discussion
will focus on attachment, sleep, feeding, child development,
adjustments to parenting, and calming techniques.
Sibling care is available.
Thursdays, 11:00 – 12:00 pm
March 30 – May 25
TODDLER CLASSES
Tiny Tots – non-separating
$40/family
11 – 23 months
Young toddlers love to play and
explore as long as parents are near.
The ECFE room offers lots of fun
opportunities for exploration and
discovery. Children learn through play while you discuss toddler
parenting topics in another part of the room.
Sibling care is available.
Mondays, 9:00- 10:15am
March 27 – May 22
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3. Tremendous Two’s - separating $40/ family
24 – 35 months
Two year olds are filled with wonder and excitement. Their
development explodes as they discover the world around them.
Explore fun and creative ways to enjoy parenting and playing with
your children. Parent education time takes place in a separate
room with helpful resources and topics. Enjoy this parent
networking time while children continue activities with ECFE
staff. Sibling care is available.
Wednesdays, 8:45- 10:15am
March 29 – May 24
Fun, Two, Three – separating $40/family
24-42 months (2-3 ½ years)
Explore fun and creative ways to enjoy parenting and playing with
your two or three year old! Parent time will focus on Love and
Logic. Sibling care is available.
Mondays, 10:45–12:15 pm
March 27 – May 22
PRESCHOOL AGE CLASS
STEAM Exploration (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,
Mathematics) – non-separating
$40/family
36-60+ months
Your preschooler will explore, plan, and create in this
interactive design class. We will tap into your child’s creativity,
imagination and understanding of how things work. This class
will be hands on with
active participation
from parents and
children.
Sibling care is available.
Wednesdays, 10:45-
11:45
March 29 – May 24
(No class May 10)

4. MULTI-AGE CLASSES
Mis Hijos y Yo
$40/family
Birth – 5 years
This class is taught in
Spanish. Parents and
children will explore a wide
variety of sensory activities.
Learn about your child’s
growth and development,
share ideas with other parents
and staff and have fun
playing. No sibling care.
Tuesdays/Martes, 11:00-
12:30pm
March 28 – May 23
Separating/ Separados
Esta clase se enseña en
español. Padres y hijos van a
explorar una amplia variedad
de actividades
sensoriales. Los padres
tendrán la oportunidad de
aprender sobre el crecimiento
y desarrollo de su hijo,
compartir ideas con otros
padres y con el personal, y
simplemente divertirse
jugando con sus niños
Back Packer Book Club FREE
Birth – 5 years
Join us at the Austin Public Library for a variety of
story time fun and activities. Bring your backpack
and library card to take home more reading fun. No
sibling care.
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:15 pm
March 29 – May 24 (No class May 10)
Fun with Nature $20/family
Birth-5
Join ECFE for outdoor fun
at the JC Hormel Nature
Center. Dress for outdoor
exploration and fun.
No sibling care.
Fridays, 10:00 - 11:15am
April 28, May 5, 12 & 19

5. Karen/Karenni Family Class Free
Karen and Karenni families with children birth through age 5 are
invited to join ECFE and Mower County Family Facilitators for a
time of play and child development.
Fridays, 9:30 – 10:30am
March 24 – April 7
Flourishing Families $40/family
Birth – 5 years non-separating
Parents and children will explore a
wide variety of sensory activities
together. You will learn about
children’s growth and development
while sharing ideas with other
parents. No sibling care.
Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:15am
March 28 – May 23
All families are invited to join us May 1 - 7 for a week of activities
and family time away from your screens. This is an opportunity to
rediscover the joys of life beyond the screen. Take time to unplug
from digital entertainment and spend that time playing,
daydreaming, creating, exploring and connecting with family and
friends. You will be surprised and how much you will enjoy time
away from technology. For more information check out
www.screenfree.org

6. Family Gym Time $5 per family
Birth-5 years
Young children need to move to learn. So, move on over to the
CLC gym and explore SMART activities to strengthen fine and
gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Parents must be with their child. This is a
parent/child class. No sibling care.
Registration is required!
Monday April 10th
Tuesday April 25th
5:45-6:30 PM
PARENT ONLY
Parenting Multiples $10 per family
Parenting twins, triplets or more takes
special skills and resources. Join us for an
evening of exploration on how to manage
life with multiples. Parent Educator Cassie
Boettcher is a mom of twins. She will
provide personal experience and
community resources for you. Childcare is available.
Preregistration is required.
Tuesday April 25th
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Raising Special Needs Children $10 per family
Parenting a child with special needs provides great joy and some
challenges. Join us for an evening of discussion and exploration of
community resource that support families.
Childcare is available. Preregistration is required.
Monday April 17th
5:30 – 6:30 PM

7. Our Mission
Austin Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) builds and supports
the skills and confidence of parents, strengthens families and provides a
safe educational environment to promote the healthy growth and
development of families with children birth to kindergarten.
Financial Aid
Sliding fee and scholarships are available for any family that qualifies. Call
the main office for more information, 507-460-1709
Sibling Care
Quality childcare is provided FREE for families who
need care for siblings ages birth – five while participating
in an ECFE class with another child. Sibling care is
sponsored by the ECFE Advisory Council. Pre-
registration of at least 48 hours is required to provide
appropriate staff.
Family Lending Library contains a wide variety of educational resources,
equipment, fun toys and games. A $5.00 annual fee allows unlimited
access. Family Lending Library is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.
Registration Information
Register online with a credit card at
http://austin.revtrak.net. Registrations can also be made through the mail or
in person at the Community Learning Center, 912 1st
Ave NE. Registration
form can be downloaded at www.austin.k12.mn.us/clc Phone registrations
are accepted with the use of a credit card, 507-460-1709.
All classes require pre-registration unless stated and payment must
accompany registration to reserve your space in the class. Class sizes are
limited and enrollment is on a first-come basis. Children must be of age by
the first day of class to be accepted into age specific classes.
Inclement Weather
* When Austin Public Schools is delayed due to weather, early morning
classes are cancelled. Classes beginning at 10:45, afternoon and evening
classes will be held as scheduled.
*When Austin Public Schools closes early, all classes
scheduled to begin after 10:45 am are cancelled.
*When Austin Public Schools is closed there are no
ECFE classes.
FREE Community Literacy Event

8. Charlotte’s Web & Life on the Farm
Saturday April 1
10:00 – 12:00
Austin Public Library
Skits, stories, songs, arts, books, petting zoo, farm equipment and
more.
Sponsored by Matchbox Children’s Theater, Austin Rotary Club, Austin
Kiwanis Clubs, Austin Public Library, Austin Public Schools, Sema
www.austin.k12.mn.us/clc