Birth-12 months/Non-Separating Connect with other parents and enjoy quality time with your new baby! Spend the class engaged in sensory and movement activities, and a discussion led by a licensed parent educator. Discover insights into your baby’s growth and development, learn about fostering healthy eating and sleeping habits, and explore research on your baby’s first experiences. Choose the time that best fits your schedule. Baby & Me classes are free and parents can begin attending any time during the year. Sibling care is available for the Thursday class.

Clase para la Familia en Español. Educación para la familia y sus ninos de 16 meses -5 años. Experiencias positivas para los niños, donde aprenden habilidades sociales/emocionales, desarrollo del lenguaje, etc. todo a través del juego, cantando y divirtiéndose. Los padres aprenden sobre el Desarrollo infantil, Relaciones entre Padres e Hijos, Desarrollo Familiar, la Cultura, Recursos de la Comunidad e inglés cotidiano

Outdoor play is essential to a child's development, and exploring nature opens up a world of wonder! Have fun exploring as you build connections with your child, other families, and nature. Non-separating class. In the event of severe weather, some sessions may be held at the Early Learning Center where we will 'bring the outdoors in'.

This is a class for parents who want to help their little ones become more independent while still feeling safe and supported. Learn simple ways to build confidence, responsibility, and resilience in everyday life. We'll talk about the importance of making mistakes, how to manage your own parenting worries, and how kids really learn best by doing (even when it’s a little messy)! Leave with practical tools to support your child’s growing independence with more calm, confidence, and trust in the process… and in yourself!

Mixed Ages 0-5 / Separating Keep Calm & Carry On is a supportive class for parents to gain insight into your own needs and reactions - so you can show up as the parent you want to be. Expect fun, laughter, and a chance to breathe as we reconnect you with YOU, and rediscover who you are beyond parenting. Check your worries at the door - or at least learn practical strategies to manage those worries with calm and confidence!

Parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles — Come enjoy special playtime with your little one(s), ages 1–5! Join us for fun, hands-on activities — without any of the prep or mess. Grown-ups stay and play alongside their children, and babies are welcome to tag along with older siblings. Each visit is $3 per child, $6 max/family (Babies under 1 are free). Purchase a 10-visit punch card for just $25. Pay online or at the Early Learning Center Office. Please note: Pop In & Play is not held on days when preschool or ECFE are not in session. Check class dates on our website: www.ighEarlyLearning.org (scroll down to view the Early Learning calendar). Pop In & Play takes place at the IGH Early Learning Center, connected to Hilltop Elementary. Please use Door 2 to enter.

32 mos-5 years / Separating Preschoolers love sharing their discoveries with new friends! As their imagination and language skills rapidly develop, they'll be ready for new adventures at school. Parent discussions will center on strategies to encourage social-emotional development and essential life skills like self-regulation and sharing. Sibling care available.

Parent Only You’ve given them roots—now it’s time for you both to spread your wings! This parent only class is a space to stay meaningfully connected while you navigate the joys, surprises and challenges of your child's growing independence. Bring any parenting question-big, small or somewhere in between-and join other parents for honest conversation, support and practical tools.

Birth–5 Years, Non-Separating Spend quality time with your child each week while exploring a variety of engaging activities thoughtfully planned by our early childhood staff. Whether revisiting favorite classroom centers or trying something new, there’s plenty to enjoy—blocks, art, puzzles, dramatic play, gym time, and more. Each session also includes music, stories, and circle time to enrich your shared experience.

Parenting Twos (24-36 Months/Separating) lap babies welcome (babies that are under 5 months on the first day of the class) Two year olds are growing & moving quickly! Their energy & time is spent exploring their world through play. Enjoy spending time with your two year old in a classroom that is set up to engage them in play using all of their senses. Allow your child to build their independence as you separate with other parents to the parent room & discuss a variety of topics including: development, temperament, social skills & other topics chosen by you.

11-24 months/ Non-separating Being one is fun! In this class, children can play and discover the room while parents stay close by. Parents will have the chance to ask questions, receive support, and explore a range of topics tailored specifically for one-year-olds!