1st DownTots is a playful introduction to flag football designed just for our youngest participants. Through fun games and movement activities, children build basic coordination, listening skills, and confidence while learning to run, catch, and play together. Focus is on participation, teamwork, and having fun in a supportive environment. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports

Develop your child’s motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cardiovascular fitness and more through Amazing Athletes. Using fun activities so they can build their skills at their own pace in a non-competitive atmosphere, each 45-minute class encompasses two different developmental sport lessons – muscle identification and fruit/vegetable introduction. Instructor: Amazing Athletes

Amazing Tots is a guided, discovery-based sports program tailored specifically for toddlers that helps children engage in structured physical activities. Classes are 30 minutes and designed to meet the attention span and physical needs of each child while learning five different sports. Parent participation is required. Instructor: Amazing Athletes

Please join us on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. for a free baby class. This class includes activities, songs, rhymes, movement, and a caregiver discussion with a Parent Educator. This is an opportunity for free weekly baby weight checks, to connect with other new parents, ask questions, or talk about concerns, gain professional advice, laugh, cry, and talk about life with your new baby. Classes are led by a licensed parent and family educator along with guest speakers, from WIC, public health, lactation, pediatrics, early intervention, and mental health. Spend time with your little one exploring the fun activities together, and meet others with children the same age. This class is for families and their baby; please do not bring siblings. This is a drop-in class. No registration required, but it does help us be more prepared. And, best of all, it’s FREE!

What is Early Childhood Screening? Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple check of how your child is developing and growing and consists of the following components: Cognitive development Large and small muscle development Language and communication skills Social and emotional development Vision and hearing Height and weight Healthy history Immunization review Screening in early childhood supports children’s readiness for kindergarten and promotes health and development. Screening may link families to early learning opportunities and resources such as Early Childhood Family Education, Early Childhood Special Education, School Readiness or home visiting programs. Screening is not a substitute for health care from your family physician or other providers.Who is required to be screened?Minnesota state law requires participation in screening before a child starts kindergarten, or must take place within 30 days of when a child starts kindergarten. Children who attend Head Start or Early Childhood Special Education may not need to participate; please call the screening office for more information. Screening is not required for your child's entry into kindergarten if you are a conscientious objector to screening. You will need to provide a written statement to your child's school district that documents your conscientious objector status.When should I have my child screened?Early Childhood Screening is available to children when they turn three years old. Although your child may be screened at any time before kindergarten, it is best to do so between three and four years of age so that any health or developmental concerns can be addressed sooner.Do I need to make an appointment?Yes, screenings are done by appointment only. To make an appointment click the link above which says register. If all appointments are full, new appointments are released online on the 15th of each month at 8:00am. Appointments take place at the Early Childhood Office located at the District Education Center (1520 Mahtomedi Ave).What happens during an Early Childhood Screening appointment?You can expect your child to participate in a few different screening activities. The screening staff will check to make sure your child's physical development is on track. The screener will also check your child's vision and hearing and review immunization and general health history. Your child will have the chance to participate in activities that show how he or she is developing. These activities are designed to be fun and familiar for children including things like building with blocks, standing on one foot and drawing shapes. Some of the screening activities, such as repeating a sentence, help you understand how your child is doing in building skills needed to learn to read. Children usually enjoy showing what they know and if they are shy or distracted, screening staff will work hard to make the child feel comfortable. You can always reschedule for another day if your child is not feeling well. At the end of the screening, the staff will take the time to connect with you and share information about how your child is developing. If there are any areas where your child could use more support, the screening staff will help connect your family with resources in the community.What if my child does not speak English?Please request an interpreter at the time of registration. Please Note: If there are no appointments available for the current month, please check back as new appointments are released on the 15th of each month for the following month. If you have any immediate concerns, need to reschedule, or general questions please reach out to the Screening Coordinator-Jessica Rehfeld at 651-407-2017.

We sincerely appreciate your decision to support the Early Childhood Programs. For your convenience, donations can be made online via Eleyo or by check, delivered to our Early Childhood office located at Wildwood Elementary. Please know that 100% of your donation is dedicated to providing direct support and necessary resources for the children enrolled in our programs. Thank you for making a difference!

Come create right along with your little one as we use fun, fuzzy pom poms to create an adorable Rudolph. Just like the real reindeer, our Rudolph’s’ noses will really glow-in-the-dark, perfect for guiding Santa’s sleigh! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Instructor: Kidcreate Studio

Park your broom at the door and come on in! Together, you and your child will create an adorable picture of a haunted house, complete with spooky handprint ghosts. What a great keepsake! The kids are welcome to wear costumes to class. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Instructor: Kidcreate Studio

HoopsterTots builds little ballers from the ground up! Kids learn dribbling, shooting, passing, and teamwork with gear sized just for them. Beyond basketball, they'll develop confidence and listening skills that carry into everyday life. Fun, active, and built for beginners. Parent participation required. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports

TGA (Teach. Grow. Achieve.) provides golf instruction, making it convenient and affordable to learn golf in a fun and safe environment. Kid-friendly instructors help your child develop golf skills and knowledge through full swing, chipping, and putting stations. Top-notch equipment and training materials are provided, allowing all skill levels the chance to come out and play with TGA! Instructor: TGA Premier Sports

Discover music’s benefits beyond learning notes and having rhythm. Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for learning readiness. Exposing children to music in a playful manner encourages singing, speech, music and motion. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: Erica Joy Whitson

With the help of our Muscle Zoo friends, we teach the fundamentals of martial arts in this high-energy progression-based program. Each 40 minute class students learn & practice the traditions & skills of the sport inspired by the traditions & practices of martial arts. Karate Zoo is designed to benefit a child’s physical, social & emotional development while building confidence & teaching practical life lessons. Belt included in session fees. Instructor: Amazing Athletes

Kinderstart is a program for children who are entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026. This program prepares children for kindergarten by focusing on the whole child. Kinderstart is week-long session which includes accelerated literacy and numeracy components (name recognition, writing skills, patterning, letter, and number recognition, one-to-one correspondence and more), self regulation skill development, (wait time, regulating emotions, attention to task), social-emotional identification (impulse control, empathy, initiating interactions), and time for large and small motor activities. Students will also have an opportunity to learn more about the school through building tours, meeting school staff (principal, health services, custodial, nutrition services). Priority placement for program goes to students who meet one or more of the following criteria: Has NO PRIOR preschool experience Is enrolled in Kindergarten with Mahtomedi School District Qualifies for free or reduced lunch (based on family income) Is an English Learner (home language is not English) Is homeless Is identified, through health and developmental screenings, with a potential risk factor that may influence learning Is defined as at risk by Mahtomedi Public Schools Lives in the school’s attendance zone

Does your child like to jump, hang, and roll? Check out our Lil’ Ninja class which focuses on basic skills such as balancing, hanging, jumping, and rolling. This class will help children gain strength and power through fun activities.

In Lil Zephs, you and your child will participate in developmentally appropriate activities in an engaging and welcoming environment. In this class, we celebrate developmental milestones such as self regulation, independence, motor development, communication, and language development. This is a separating class where parents will spend time with a licensed parent educator. Separation takes place gradually and is part of the ECFE model. *Babies up to 6 months old can join caregivers in class.

Caregiver-child activities are planned for the toddler's developmental task of exploring the world. Caregiver discussion topics might include toddler frustrations, striving for independence, reading to your child and sleep issues. In this ECFE a gradual caregiver-child separation will occur. Caregivers will spend time having a discussion led by a license parent educator. There are many milestones that happen for children ages 12-23 months. Join us as we learn and grow together. *Babies up to 6 months old can join caregivers in class.

Mini-Hawk Flag Football participants learn the fundamentals of flag football, including running, catching, throwing, and basic game concepts through engaging drills and small-sided games. This non-contact program helps build coordination, confidence, and teamwork while keeping the focus on fun, skill development, and positive sportsmanship. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports

Mini-Hawk Basketball is the perfect introduction to basketball for kids. Players build dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive fundamentals while developing confidence and sportsmanship in every session. Beginner-friendly, high-energy, and loads of fun. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports

Mini Hawk Soccer: Ignite your young athlete’s love for soccer at Mini-Hawk Soccer! Through passing drills, fun games, and mini-scrimmages, kids build skills while enjoying the game. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports

Jump into the wonderful world of all things toddlers. Students will engage in learning through age appropriate activities, including songs, movement, and stories for the range of ages in this class. In this class, you will be able to connect, play, and share experiences. This class is led by a licensed early childhood teacher. *Babies up to 6 months old can join caregivers in class.

Families with children 2 years old to 2nd grade Spend an evening with us exploring the wonder of fall! Nature Night is a hands-on event for the whole family with STEM themed activities and explorations involving natural materials, scavenger hunts and more. This is an open house style event, so arrive and depart at a time that works for your family. Food trucks will be available. This event is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Must be registered for the event, check in is required.

Join us for Free Open Gym nights. Early Childhood open gym time is geared for students ages birth to 5 years old. Bring your family to run, jump, climb, and crawl. Explore fun open activities set up by an early childhood educator. No registration required

Soccer Tots: Introduce your little athlete to soccer with Skyhawks Soccer Tots! Kids build motor skills, body control, and basics like dribbling, passing, and shooting—all while having fun. Parent participation required. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports

Families are invited to drop in for open gym, games, and time to connect. A licensed parent educator will provide a small child group time and will be available to talk with caregivers. This is a drop in class. No registration required