Parent & Me classes are designed to assist parents, grandparents, or nannies in supporting their child's development through a variety of learning activities. In this setting, the child and adult can socialize with other families and get to familiarize themselves with the school environment. We focus on the child's milestones and common concerns, while also preparing engaging activities and experiences for both adults and children of different ages, ranging from infants to toddlers. The instructor plays a crucial role in facilitating these classes by guiding the activitiesand providing valuable insights into child development. They create a supportive and educational atmosphere where both children and adults feel comfortable to learn and interact. Instructors also offer personalized advice and strategies to help each family address specific developmental concerns and milestones. In these classes, common developmental milestones such as language acquisition, motor skills, and social-emotional development are often addressed. Activities might include sensory play to enhance fine motor skills, interactive songs and stories to boost language development, and group games to foster social interaction and cooperation among children. This comprehensive approach helps ensure that each child is progressing in key areas of their development. Furthermore, socializing with other families allows both children and adults to build a sense of community and support. It provides opportunities for parents to share experiences and parenting tips, while children develop social skills and friendships. This interaction can also help build long-lasting connections.
Parent & Me goals and objectives:
• Emphasize the role of the parents as the child’s first and most important teacher
• Encourage parents to develop confidence in their parenting abilities
• Emphasize respect for personal family and cultural values
• Encourage positive and realistic expectations for parents and children
• Provide guidance and insight to parents in a supportive group setting
• Develop lasting friendships among parents and children
Registration for the Winter session will begin on Friday November 22, 2024 at 10 a.m., for
children between 13-17 months and 18-30 months. It will take place from Dec 2nd, 2024 to Feb
10th 2025. You will need to bring your child’s birth certificate or official record of date of birth and along with check or cash payment. Please contact the Preschool Office at office@covpreschool.org or phone 310.670.5758 for further information.
There is also an interest list for children between the ages of 0-6 months and 7-12 months. We invite you to fill out our interest form down below if you are interested. After you submit the interest form, our team will review your information and contact you within 3-5 business days. Further information will be emailed to you. To speed up the process, make sure you provide all the necessary information
Infant & Toddler Parenting Classes
Classes & Eligibility
Class eligibility is determined by the birthdate range below. The age range is below. There are no exceptions except for those based on mobility development for the crawler and early walker classes. Children MUST be accomplished walkers to enroll in Saplings and Blossoms classes as they play outside.
Seedlings
3/1/24—first day of school
Lap baby
Call or email to be put on the interest list
Sprouts
9/1/23-2/28/24
Lap, crawler, walker
Call or email to be put on the interest list
Saplings
2/28/23-8/31/23
Walkers/Young Toddlers
Monday 9:15-11:30 A.M.
Blossoms
3/1/22-3/1/23
Toddlers
Wednesday 9:15 A.M.-11:30 A.M.
Class | Days | Time | Teacher |
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Blossoms | W | 9:15 - 11:30 A.M. | Kellie Fell |
Saplings | M | 9:15 - 11:30 A.M. | Alyssa Bost |
Seedlings | TBD | 12:30 P.M. | TBD |
Sprouts | TBD | 12:30 P.M. | TBD |