Parent Guidance Classes
Parent Guidance Classes with Little Learners Lodge
Our next Parent Guidance Classes are starting in February 2025. Scroll down to register for the classes or register for the Orientation scheduled for January 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM (in-person).
Discover Your Baby’s unique personality in a peaceful, safe play setting that encourages babies to become attentive, active and curious explorers. The philosophy incorporated at Little Learners Lodge is all about respect -- specifically, responding to infants and children with the same respectfulness we try to use in our adult relationships. In this 15 week series, parents are the natural experts, observing and learning from their own child, other participants, and from an experienced Team of Mentor Master Early Childhood Professionals.
Rather than a guided play activity class where parents decide how babies move and explore, this class is all about reading baby's cues and learning how to more carefully consider when to intervene in your baby’s exploration and more importantly, when not to.
Beginning with a foundational overview of the work of Magda Gerber introducing respectful caregiving, this series will give you the space, time, and guidance to notice what your child can do rather than what they cannot.
- You will learn about and practice balancing baby's needs and your own and tune in to your unique child and family circumstance.
- You will connect in the joy of observing your child's unfolding developmental process and discuss how to turn your home into a supportive sanctuary without expensive toys or gimmicks.
- Along with facilitated discussion, there will be intentional time for observing the babies and the opportunity for reflection and development in your attunement and reverence for your baby
Please Note:
- Registration includes one adult and one child (limited to 8 families).
- Bring a small blanket or quilt to place your baby on.
- Included in the class fee is a free copy of The Manual for Parents and Professionals.
Parent Responsibility Form
Fee Information
- Registration Fee (one time charge) $50.00
- Fifteen Week Session $250.00
Parent-infant classes are organized in a 15-week session. If you enroll in classes in the middle of a session, your fees for the next session will be prorated accordingly. If a teacher cancels a class, a credit will be issued for the canceled class. Sessions are continuous, i.e., there are no lapses between one session and the next. There are no make-up classes and no refunds for missed classes.
I understand that during my participation in the Parent-Infant Guidance Classes, I or my partner will be present each time we bring our infant to class. Little Learners Lodge (“LLL”) can not assume responsibility for the safety of my child, and I will not hold LLL or its staff responsible for any event.
Parent-Infant Guidance Class Schedule
Next Parent-Infant Guidance Class Schedule:
- January 15, 2025 Orientation at 3:15 PM - in-person, not mandatory to attend. Click to register.
- February 2025 start date (approximately 60 minute/session and 15 sessions total)
- Classes Meet Up 3:15pm-4:15pm (day of week depends on development and age of the child)
Parents should bring all items for the care and well-being of their child (diapers, bottle, water, etc). The center will provide all play materials and a safe place for your child to explore.
Registration and payment is non-refundable. Class size is limited to eight (8) families per developmental stage. Classes will continue in 15-week sessions throughout the year and the environment will change to meet the maturation of the group. Meet-up times are subject to change depending on child and facilitator needs and availability as the group organizes. Attendance in Parent Guidance classes affords priority (after siblings) in enrollment at Little Learners Lodge (subject to availability).
