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Busy Bodies (separating)


Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) / Infant and Toddler Options -
2024 Fall & Yearlong

Ages: 18-30 months

Parent and child will separate for part of this class. If you find that separation is not working for your family, we will assist you with a separation plan or help you find a class option that does not separate.

Join us as you and your toddler discover safe and age appropriate activities; including art, music and sensory play. This class provides opportunities for social-emotional connections and an environment to learn together. Parents will gain knowledge and support from a licensed parent educator and other parents during discussion time. All ECFE classes are taught by a licensed early childhood teacher and/or licensed parent educator.

Instructor

Nikki Arness

Parent and Early childhood


Nikki Arness is a licensed Parent Educator with an M. Ed. in Family Education from the University of Minnesota. She fell in love with ECFE during her 7 years as a participant and feels privileged to support families as a parent educator. Nikki has taught in early childhood classrooms for the past 5 years and served on the ECFE Advisory Council. She lives in Apple Valley with her husband, 2 daughters, and 2 cats. Nikki enjoys spending time in nature, singing, going to the theater, and traveling.

Sheri Demou

Early Childhood Educator


Sheri earned her degree in Early Childhood Education from U.W. Stout. She has worked in early childhood for over 25 years. Her passion is with the toddler age group. She lives in Credit River Township and resides with her husband and 5 wonderful children who are all ECFE "alumni". She enjoys traveling and taking care of her cats and lizards.

Jenica Erbes Spoor

Parent and Early childhood


Jenica is a licensed Parent Educator with a masters degree in Family and Parent Education from the U of MN. She began working with families in 2000 and has been a part of the Lakeville Area School District since 2010. Jenica is passionate about supporting families and helping them on their parenting journey. She lives in Eagan with her husband Chris and daughter Ani, and 2 cats Beans and Lucky. Jenica loves reading, exercising and spending time with family and friends. 

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  Nikki Arness , Sheri Demou


  Sibling Care Offered

Crystal Lake Education Center : Classroom: A10 and Classroom: A 11B
Mondays, Sep 9 - Jan 13
9:30 - 11:30 AM

  No Class Nov 4, Dec 23 & Dec 30


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  Jenica Erbes Spoor , Sheri Demou


  Sibling Care Offered

Crystal Lake Education Center : Classroom: A10 and Classroom: A 11B
Thursdays, Sep 12 - Jan 16
9:15 - 11:15 AM

  No Class Oct 17, Nov 28 & Dec 26


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