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Toddler Time (1-2 years)Early ChildhoodAs your child transitions from infancy, the parenting issues that you face change. This class provides a safe, inviting place with a relaxed atmosphere where you can meet other parents, build relationships, and find answers to your parenting questions. Your little ones can play in the same room and make new friends while you gain valuable support and learn helpful tips about raising your young children from other parents and ECFE teachers. Non-separating class. Pre-registration is required. Mondays, 8:30am - 9:30am | Fall Session 9/14/26 - 11/16/26 | Winter Session 11/23/26 - 3/1/2027 | Spring Session 3/8/2027 - 5/17/2027 Instructors: Shannon Sweeney & Courtney Gaddie Location: Grand Rapids Early Childhood Hub - Fish Room Fee: $40 per session | Sliding FeeFall 2026 -
Seniors & Sprouts (birth-5 years)Early ChildhoodJoin residents at Oak Hill Assisted Living for stories, finger plays, movement activities, and songs. The fun continues with art, playdough, puzzles, and other table activities as we embrace connections across generations. This unique class allows children and "grand-friends" to develop meaningful, cross-generational relationships that provide social, mental, emotional, and even physical benefits for all. Non-separating class. Pre-registration is required. Mondays, 9/14/26 - 5/17/27 | 10:15am - 11:15am Instructors: Shannon Sweeney & Courtney Gaddie Location: Oak Hill Assisted Living Fee: No CostFall 2026 -
Nature Explorers (2-5 years)Early ChildhoodOutdoor play is essential to a child's development and exploring nature opens up a world of wonder! Join us for hands-on learning, investigating, and experiencing nature. We will engage in themes and activities based on the interests of the families. Come ready to spend the hour outside. Classes will take place at local parks and trails. This class is geared towards children ages 2-5 yrs along with their caregiver, but younger siblings are welcome to tag along. Non-separating class. Pre-registration required. Mondays, Fall 9/14/26 - 10/26/26; Spring 4/5/27 - 5/17/27 Instructors: Shannon Sweeney & Courtney Gaddie Location: Varies Fee: $20 per session | Sliding FeeFall 2026 -
Gym Time (1-5 years)Early ChildhoodJoin us for a moving and shaking good time! Our open gym time allows for unstructured motor time for you to play with your child while they burn energy. Spend time running, jumping, throwing, balancing, climbing, & riding - all the gross motor skills that help your child gain strength and confidence in their body. Non-separating class. Pre-registration is required. Mondays, 11/2/26 - 3/22/27 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm Instructors: Shannon Sweeney & Courtney Gaddie Location: ISD 318 Educational Services Center - Gym Fee: $50 Sliding FeeFall 2026 -
Play & Read (birth-5 years)Early ChildhoodJoin children birth - 5 and their caregiver for social and play time! ECFE teachers will provide stories, songs, fingerplays, art and sensory experiences, along with an entire classroom specially designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to explore. Non-separating class. Pre-registration is required. Grand Rapids: Wednesdays, 3:00pm - 4:00 pm, 9/9/26 - 5/19/27 | Bigfork: Fridays, 8:30am - 9:30am, 9/10/26 - 5/20/27Instructor: GR - Shannon Sweeney & Lisa Fox | Bf - Lindsey BrandstromLocation's: Grand Rapids Early Childhood Hub - Fish Room | Bigfork School ECFE RoomFee: $100 Sliding FeeFall 2026 -
Love and Logic Magic for Early ChildhoodEarly ChildhoodThis course offers practical, fun strategies to raise responsible, respectful children. It emphasizes building strong, loving relationships through shared control, empathy, and allowing children to learn from mistakes, turning daily tantrums and power struggles into teachable moments. Separating class, childcare available for children birth - 5 years. Fee includes a parent workbook. Pre-registration is required. Fridays, 9/11/26 - 10/30/26 (no class 9/25 & 10/16) | 9:00am - 10:30am Instructor: Lisa Fox Location: Grand Rapids Early Childhood Hub - Fish Room Fee: $10Fall 2026 -
ECFE Parenting Book ClubEarly ChildhoodJoin other parents and caregivers as we dive deeper into parenting topics. We will discuss the ideas presented in a series of books. Join one book series or join them all over the course of the school year. Discussions will be facilitated by our licensed Parent Educator. Classes are open to all community members interested in the discussion. Childcare is available for children ages birth - 5 years. Pre-registration is required. Thursdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Instructor: Lisa Fox Location: Grand Rapids Early Childhood Hub - Parent Room Fee: $20 per session Session #1: 9/10/26 - 10/29/26 (no class 10/15) Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD Session #2: 11/5/26 - 12/17/26 (no class 11/26) There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Akeson McGurk Session #3: 1/7/27 - 2/25/27 Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Daniel Amen & Charles Fay Session #4: 3/4/27 - 4/29/27 Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-FieldsFall 2026 -
Circles of Security ParentingEarly ChildhoodThe Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) program is based on decades of research showing how to support and strengthen parent-child relationships. These sessions are practical and skills-based, using video clips, discussions and handouts to help you explore children's emotional needs and build your ability to respond to them sensitively. You will learn to: Understand your child's emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs. Support your child's ability to successfully manage emotions. Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem. This course has been highly values by parents, grandparents, teachers, school staff, childcare providers, and foster parents. Anyone caring for children is welcome to attend. Separating class, childcare is available for children ages birth-5years. Pre-registration is required. Fridays, 1/8/2027 - 3/19/2027 (no class 2/19, 2/26) | 9:00am - 10:30am Instructor: Lisa Fox Location: Grand Rapids Early Childhood Hub - Parent Room Fee: No CostFall 2026 -
Baby & Me (birth-11 months)Early ChildhoodConnect with other families with babies from birth to 11 months old. Enjoy music, movement, and stories with your baby led by licensed parent and early childhood educators. Ask questions about your baby's development and receive support and resources for your new journey of parenting. A public health nurse will join us monthly nurse for baby weigh-ins. Join anytime during the year! Free sibling care. Non-separating class. Pre-registration is required for class and sibling care. Tuesdays, 9/8/26 - 5/18/27 | 10:30am - 11:45am Instructor: Lisa Fox Location: Grand Rapids Early Childhood Hub - Fish Room Fee: No CostFall 2026 -
Growing Together (birth-5)Early ChildhoodA perfect mix of play and connection! Each class includes two parts: Parent/Child Interaction and Parent Time. First, enjoy quality time with your child through fun, hands-on activities in a playful, child-friendly space. Then, while the children continue playing with our early childhood teachers, parents join a relaxed and supportive discussion group led by a licensed parent educator. Whether you're swapping stories, sharing laughs, or picking up helpful tips, you'll leave feeling encouraged and connected. No wonder this time is a favorite among parents! *Separating class. (*Exception: NK Supper Club) Pre-registration is required. Locations: Grand Rapids Early Childhood Hub - Fish Room | Deer River King Elementary - Deer Room | Nashwauk-Keewatin School - ECFE RoomInstructor(s): Shannon Sweeney & Lisa Fox | Kim Tillman & Amanda Fairbanks | Erin Wirtz & Susie Peterlin Fee: $120.00 year | Sliding Fee (NK Supper Club $60 year | Sliding Fee)Fall 2026