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ECFE Mixed Ages - Birth - 5 Years Old

Multi-Age / Mixed-Age -
ECFE 2026/2027

ECFE Classes for Children of Varying Ages

These classes are designed for families with children of varying ages who wish to attend together, as well as those interested in having their child interact with peers of different ages. We offer a range of activities that allow children of all ages to explore through creative play, new art forms, and songs.

Class Features:

  • Activities for All Ages: Engage in activities tailored to children under 5 years old, promoting exploration, creativity, and learning.
  • Caregiving Discussion Topics: Focused on topics that may include, developmental milestones, sibling relationships, big feelings, media use, and more. Discussion topics will be guided by the group’s interests.
  • Caregiver Discussion Time: Connect with other caregivers and explore parenting topics. Caregivers will separate to a different room - the process is customized to meet the unique needs of each group with a focus on fostering growth for both parents and kids.
  • During separation/Caregiver Discussion: Infants (birth to 6 months) will attend caregiver discussions with their adult. When possible, younger children (6 months to 15 months) may move to a separate classroom for safety.  

Sibling Care is not available for our mixed age classes.

Waitlists help us grow! If a class is full, be sure to join the waitlist. It helps us plan future offerings.

Questions? Families with special considerations are encouraged to reach out: ecfe@hopkinsschools.org

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Map/Locations
Locations
Meadowbrook Elementary School
5430 Glenwood Ave
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Harley Hopkins Family Center
125 Monroe Ave S
Hopkins, MN 55343
Mixed Ages - AM - 502
Harley Hopkins Family Center : 131 and 119
Tuesdays, Sep 8 - May 4
8:30 - 10:30 AM

  No Class Oct 13, Nov 24, Dec 15, Dec 22, Dec 29, Jan 5, Mar 30, Apr 6 & Apr 13

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Max Age   5 yr. 4 m
Mixed Ages - AM - 503
Meadowbrook Elementary School : 142 and 135
Tuesdays, Sep 8 - May 4
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  No Class Oct 13, Nov 24, Dec 15, Dec 22, Dec 29, Jan 5, Mar 30, Apr 6 & Apr 13

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Ages   1 yr. - 3 yr. 11 m

Full - waiting list

Mixed Ages - AM - 504
Harley Hopkins Family Center : 125 and 119
Wednesdays, Sep 9 - May 5
8:45 - 10:45 AM

  No Class Oct 14, Nov 25, Dec 16, Dec 23, Dec 30, Jan 6, Mar 10, Mar 31, Apr 7 & Apr 14

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Max Age   5 yr. 4 m
Mixed Ages - PM - 501
Harley Hopkins Family Center : 125 and 119
Mondays, Sep 14 - May 3
5:15 - 6:45 PM

  No Class Sep 21, Oct 12, Nov 23, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28, Jan 4, Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 29, Apr 5 & Apr 12

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Ages   9 mo. - 4 yr. 11 m

Full - waiting list