A Birth to Kindergarten class geared to meet the needs specific to the common concerns of Black, Indigenous, or People of Color parents and their children. Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND at least one child (look for the "Relationships" button). Limited transportation may be available for Saint Paul residents. Registrations received after 10/19/25 will be held until the first class of the next month.

In Birth to Kindergarten classes, families and their young children come together to explore, play, and learn. Parent educators facilitate conversations on child development and ways to support children's growth and learning while building the parent/child relationship. Early childhood educators create and engage children in developmentally appropriate activities to support the specific needs and growth of all children, from B-K. Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND at least one child (look for the "Relationships" button). Classes run Sept-Early June, unless otherwise noted. Look for classes labeled (1 SEM) of (SEM 2) for shorter term classes. 1 SEM classes are offered in Semester 1 only (September - January), and SEM 2 classes are Semester 2 only (February - Early June) Please note that registration in Semester 2 classes will not be guaranteed for families in (1 SEM) classes. Registrations received after 10/19/25 will be held FOR MOST CLASSES until the first class of the next month. TRANSPORTATION IS VERY LIMITED. If you require transportation, Register for the B-K (ALL TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS) and designate any/all class sections you're able to consistently attend. Families will be placed as possible. If you are able to provide your own transportation, please register for your first choice class and provide your own transportation.

An open, drop-in program, FREE and open to all families with ECFE aged children. Drop In families must stay with their children in the play spaces and provide primary supervision. Families will need to sign in each time they attend.

An open, hybrid program, combining our signature Birth-Kindergarten classes with our popular and flexible Drop-In programs. Families may register here and attend consistently, or attend without registering, as it works for your family, and sign in only when attending class. Families attending regularly will work with ECFE staff to create a separation plan for Parent Education. Drop In families may stay with their children in the play spaces, or work toward separation, depending on attendance and family needs.