Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Join the Alomere Health team in collaboration with an Alexandria Public Schools Parent Educator for a 5-week course, specific to the needs, joys and challenges of parenting a newborn. Weekly topics include the basics of feeding, postpartum mood, CPR and SIDS, and infant development to answer your most pressing newborn questions. The last week will take place at the Early Education Center where you will be introduced to opportunities to support your baby's development in the years to come. *Masks are required at Alomere Health*

Alomere Health welcomes you to a Prenatal Class during this important time in the life of your family. This one-time class will help you prepare for your new addition by answering important questions about labor and delivery, sharing what to expect at the hospital, and will give you a tour of the labor and delivery department. *Masks are required at Alomere Health*

Our Ready, Set, Go! to Preschool Experience Young preschoolers are excited about learning! With the support of parents and teachers, children experience a fun way to ease into preschool with this ECFE Extra experience. Parents and children will have fun doing activities together on the first day of the week, followed by a parent discussion focusing on real-life ways to support their preschoolers development. Children will attend a 2-hour class by themselves two days later to gain confidence with a preschool experience in a warm, fun environment. This class is for children who will be three by February 1, 2023 and their parents. SIBLING CARE IS AVAILABLE ONLY ON MON/TUES; NO SIBLING CARE ON WED/THURS. Location: EEC Classroom D119.

Mixed Age Magic (2 ½ to 5 years) Children in this age range have a lot in common and they learn a lot from each other! This group will have a variety of parent-child activities to do together when you arrive, followed by a facilitated parent group discussion on common parenting topics. Join us for the fun! Sibling Care is available. Location: EEC Classroom D119

Prime Time Two's and Three's Preschoolers are engaged in the world around them in fun and sometimes challenging ways. Let's learn about their development and the changes that happen in the early years! Sibling care is available. EEC Classroom D119

Time For Toddlers (12-23 months) Exploration is the toddler's way of life. New and fast development moves babies into toddlerhood. Parents, come with your toddler for some stimulating activities and suggestions for supporting healthy development! You will have fun with learning activities together when you arrive, followed by a parent discussion on applicable toddler parenting topics. Sibling Care is available. EEC Classroom D123