Monticello Community Education

Nature play drastically assists in the development of independent thinking, motor control, safety awareness, confidence and so much more! Join us as we read and discuss the book, Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom.

Children are always on the move! Find out why movement and healthy plates are so important for building bodies and brains. Be prepared to dance, prance and move with your little one. Some calming yoga will help us wind down. Sibling care available.

Toddlers are growing at high speed. They require guidance and limits as they set out to try new things in their world. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain confidence, trust and independence as their parents separate for their facilitator led parent education which focuses on child development, parenting and parent-child relationships. Sibling care available. 

Children are natural observers who are constantly exploring the world around them. Experience the sense of wonder together as you enjoy “hands-on” science activities with your child! Develop a deeper understanding of how to support scientific thinking in your child during this exciting time of exploration and wonder. Sibling care available. 

There is no way to be a perfect parent, but a million ways to be a good one! Join us to find out how good a job you are doing and explore new ideas with other parents. Children and parents will engage in a variety of educational activities including art, sensory, music, movement, group time and of course, PLAY.

Children of all ages enjoy and learn from music and movement experiences! Children gain skills in many areas when exposed to music—it enhances language development, body awareness, self-esteem, body coordination, sense of rhythm and much more. Music can also be used to engage your child while in the car, during waiting times, before nap time or when children need a distraction. Come learn some new songs and try out child friendly instruments.

Preschool sampler offers your child a taste of preschool one day a week. Children will engage in learning centers, small and large group activities which reinforce the skills needed for kindergarten. Children must be three by September 1st and fully toilet trained. This is a child only class.

Get ready, get set, it’s school time! This class is geared towards getting your child ready to enter preschool or move on to kindergarten. We will focus on socialization through balanced structure and free exploration in an environment that promotes sharing, problem solving, discovery, and learning through play. Tuesdays include parent/child time including a separated parent discussion and Thursdays you will drop your child off to help develop independence. Sibling care available on Tuesdays. Must be 3 by September 1st and fully toilet trained.

Do you ever feel like you don't have time to get your workout in? Come to ECFE and let's workout together. You will have time with your child in classroom to explore fun activities together, and then parents will break off to sweat out some of our parenting frustrations as well as sharing our greatest parenting joys! Wear workout clothes and be prepared to go outside if weather permitting. Let's get moving!