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ECFE Basics
ECFE classes are meant for children and their parent/caregiver. We have a licensed Parent Educator as well as a licensed Early Childhood Educator that teach each class session. Parent discussion is a valuable part of each week's class. Guided activities are planned for each week. ECFE is a great place to learn about yourself and your child! We would love to see you at class!
We will be offering 2 ECFE sessions this year!
Fall Classes from September 12 thru December 19 Registration is OPEN!
Spring Classes from February 6 - May 8 Registration opens on January 23rd.
Click here to be added to our ECFE Remind!
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Would you like the option to order books from Scholastic Book Clubs for your child? Click here to be taken to the Scholastic Site where you can choose books and have them shipped right to your home!
Weekly ECFE Classes - 12 week sessions
Birth thru 3 year classes are set up with age-appropriate activities in a safe environment geared towards building skills and confidence. Smaller age brackets offer parents the opportunity to meet other families with similar aged children. Classes typically do not separate. A licensed parent educator is available to go over parenting topics.
3 years to 5 years class - This class is an opportunity to do preschool together with your child! You and your child will explore new activities and play together. Your child will be learning about interacting with others, taking turns and problem solving. This class will have parent separation with a licensed parent educator to go over parenting topics.
Classes will meet Fridays on the following dates:
Sept. 12, 19, 26,
Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31,
Nov. 14, 21,
Dec. 5, 12, 19
Birth thru 3 years 8:30 - 9:30AM
Class is full!
Click HERE to add to a waitlist.
(Spring Session will run from February 6th - May 8th.)
Fall Fun
Monday, September 22nd
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Ages 2 - 5 yrs.
Cost: $2.00/child ($5 max/family)
Join us for a cozy and colorful adventure in our Fall Fun —designed especially for curious little learners! Through hands-on activities, stories, and seasonal crafts, children will explore the magic of autumn while building social, motor, and early learning skills in a nurturing environment.
Registration Closed - Cancelled
Halloween Party
Monday, October 27th
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Ages 2 – 5 yrs.
Cost: $2.00/child ($5 max/family)
Get ready for a not-so-spooky celebration filled with laughter, games, and Halloween cheer! Our Early Childhood Halloween Party is the perfect way for young children to enjoy the magic of the season in a safe, playful, and welcoming environment.
Registration Closed
Grandparents are Great!
Grandparents are Great!
Monday, November 17th
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Ages 2 - 5 yrs.
Cost: $2.00/child ($5 max/family)
Celebrate the special bond between generations in our Grandparents are Great! class—a joyful, hands-on experience designed to bring little ones and their grandparents together through play, creativity, and connection.
Registration Closed
Gingerbread Party
Monday, December 15th
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Ages 2 - 5 yrs.
Cost: $2.00/child ($5 max/family)
Run, run, as fast as you can… to our Gingerbread Party designed just for young children! Join us for a magical evening filled with gingerbread fun, where little ones will explore, create, and celebrate the season in a warm and playful environment.
Registration closed.
Winter Wonderland
Thursday, January 15th
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Ages 2 – 5 yrs.
Cost: $3.00/child ($5 max/family)
Step into a world of frosty fun and seasonal magic in our Winter Wonderland Class! Designed especially for curious young learners, this class offers hands-on, winter-themed activities that spark creativity, build early learning skills, and celebrate the beauty of the season.
Register HERE before January 8th.
Bowling for Books!
Bowling for Books!
Tuesday, February 3rd
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Ages 3 - 8 yrs.
Cost: $3.00/child ($5 max/family)
Strike up some fun at our Bowling for Books event—where preschoolers and their families can enjoy a playful evening of bowling while celebrating the joy of books!
This event will take place at Chucker's Bowl in Rush City.
Register HERE before January 27th.
Open Gym
Thursday, March 26th
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Ages 2 - 5 yrs.
Cost: $3.00/child ($5 max/family)
Join us for a high-energy evening of fun at our Open Gym Night—a perfect chance for little ones to move, explore, and burn off some energy in a safe, playful environment!
Register HERE before March 19th.
Dinner Date
Thursday, April 16th
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Ages 2 – 5 yrs.
Cost: $3.00/child ($5 max/family)
Join us for a deliciously fun evening at our Dinner Date—a chance for young children and their parents (or another special grown-up) to enjoy quality time together with pizza, play, and plenty of smiles!
Register HERE before April 9th.
ECFE in the Park
ECFE in the Park
Friday, May 15th
10:00 - 11:30 PM
Ages Birth - 5 yrs.
Cost: FREE
Come soak up the sunshine and make sweet memories at our ECFE at the Park day. Join us for a fun-filled morning of outdoor play, socializing, and a special treat from the ice cream truck!
This event will take place at the Rush City Park.
Register HERE before May 8th.
Am I In?
Yes - we will notify you if the class is full or cancelled.
Cancelled Classes
Rush City Early childhood may cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment one week before classes begin.
ECFE Fee Scale (Based on one child in class)
Family's Yearly Gross Income 12-week series
$70,000 + $73.50
$50-69,999 $63.00
$30-49,999 $51.00
$20-29,999 $40.50
$10-19,999 $28.50
$0-9,999 $13.50
(Additional children are discounted 50%)
(Families will not be turned away due to inability to pay.)
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