Owatonna Community Education

The magic of music and movement has brought people of all ages together for thousands of years; come join the mixed-age class to embark on a delightful musical journey where we will engage in melodic, rhythmic, and movement exploration. This class will promote discovery and learning through dancing, singing, and storytelling.

Nature Based Learning... Meet us at Dartt's Park each week where we'll explore the natural world through hands-on activities, sensory experiences, and playful adventures. From investigating plants and animals to enjoying the changing seasons, this class nurtures a love for nature. An ECFE teacher will lead activities throughout the park, and family will stay with their children during the entire adventure time.

Childcare Provider Drop-In is an opportunity for in-home childcare providers to bring ECFE to you. One of our ECFE teacher will visit and share circle time songs, a story, and an activity that follows the theme of the book. Families will receive materials with activities ideas for home.

Come join us for our new mixed-age class! We will explore a variety of activities to engage young minds and bodies. Each week, we'll explore a different theme, including cooking, nature, music, messy art, movement, and STEAM. These hands-on experiences are designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and promote learning through play. Whether your child loves to create, explore, or move, there's something for everyone in our fun-filled sessions.

Families who enroll in identified parent/child classes, have the opportunity to provide their child with an additional early leaning experience designed for the child-only. To be eligible for enrollment in Friday Child Only Classes, families must be enrolled in any of the following parent/child classes: 34531-34541-34521 Children may only attend this class if they have attended their parent/child class each week. If a family misses their parent/child class during the week, the child will not be expected for the Friday, child-only class. Families may have one exception per trimester to this practice if they have called in for the Parent/Child class with an illness or medical appointment. Tuition will be $35 for the Trimester. This is in addition to the tuition paid for the parent/child class. There is no sliding fee. Child must be 3 years old by September 1st. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Families will need to re-enroll for the child-only class each trimester when they enroll for their parent/child class. Class size will be limited each section.

A class option for 3 years old's who are ready to gain more independence, practice social skills, and get a taste of preschool through play and exploration. Parents required to participate in weekly parent-child activities posted in ClassDojo or enroll in an additional parent/child class.

These combined-age preschooler classes provide families with current information about the important role of play for growing healthy preschoolers. Play teaches a child how the world works, and gives practice in independent thinking skills helpful in their school years. Children will experience the new "Read, Play, Learn" Curriculum, designed to provide rich literature and vocabulary that allows children to use their imagination and creativity to use play to fully "live the story" and practice new vocabulary. During parent time this class will focus on the social, emotional, and language development necessary for strengthening relationships in families and for school readiness.

Join us for time with your one and two year-old to share with other parents ways to help your "shaker and mover." A toddler's world is full of wonder and discovery. Participate with your child in a variety of fun, developmentally appropriate activities! Discuss parenting topics such as dealing with frustration, learning to share, and learning new words.