Early Childhood Parenting

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Early Childhood Parenting Class Schedule

Early Childhood Parenting Classes are designed especially for parents and caregivers of children who are newborn through age five. These classes will give you the information and practical skills you need to help your children from the start. You'll learn helpful techniques to improve communication and encourage cooperation, plus effective discipline strategies that promote both self-esteem and mutual respect. Sessions are supportive and thought-provoking. You will hear how other parents deal with concerns just like yours.

The classes meet one evening a week for seven weeks. There is no charge for these classes, but advanced registration is required. In order to register for a class simply call the facilitator and reserve your space in the class. Refreshments will be served, and childcare is typically available.

Class Schedule Calendar

Fort Meade: September 14th - October 26th 2009
	When:	Every Monday
		6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
	Where:	Ft. Meade Child Development Center
		15 South Pine Avenue
		Fort Meade,
	Contact Information:	Melanie Walkington
		(863)401-2436
		melaniewalkington@polk-county.net

Haines City: May 19th - June 23rd 2009
	When:	Every Tuesday
		6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
	Where:	Hilltop Christian Academy Preschool
		1232 Robinson Drive
		Haines City,
	Contact Information:	Connie Forgues
		(863)401-2467
		connieforgues@polk-county.net

Lake Wales: February 2nd - March 9th 2009
	When:	Every Monday
		6:00 pm. - 8:00 p.m,.
	Where:	Lake Wales YMCA Preschool
		1001 Burns Avenue
		Lake Wales,
	Contact Information:	Melanie Walkington
		(863)401-2436
		melanie Walkington

Lakeland: January 13th - February 24th 2009
	When:	Every Tuesday
		5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m.
	Where:	Family Fundamentals
		1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
		Lakeland,
	Contact Information:	Marie Maddox
		(863)413-2576 ext. 358
		mariemaddox@polk-county.net

Lakeland: May 5th - June 16th
	When:	Every Tuesday
		6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
	Where:	Kid's Town Preschool
		333 Griffin Avenue
		Lakeland,
	Contact Information:	Marie Maddox
		(863)413-2576 ext. 358
		mariemaddox@polk-county.net

Lakeland: August 4th - September 15th
	When:	Every Tuesday
		5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
	Where:	Family Fundamentals
		1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
		Lakeland,
	Contact Information:	Marie Maddox
		(863)413-2576 ext. 358
		mariemaddox@polk-county.net

Spanish Classes: February 2nd - March 9th 2009
	When:	Every Monday
		6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
	Where:	Lake Wales YMCA Preschool
		1001 Burns Avenue
		Lake Wales,
	Contact Information:	Erica Moreno
		(863)603-6461 ext. 278
		ericamoreno@polk-county.net

Spanish Classes: March 23rd - Apirl 27th
	When:	Every Monday
		6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
	Where:	Eloise Resource Center
		710 Snivley Ave.
		Winter Haven,
	Contact Information:	Erica Moreno
		(863)603-6461 ext. 278
		ericamoreno@polk-county.net

Spanish Classes: May 19th - June 23rd
	When:	Every Tuesday
		6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
	Where:	Hilltop Christian Academy Preschool
		1232 Robinson Drive
		Haines City,
	Contact Information:	Erica Moreno
		(863)603-6461 ext. 278
		ericamoreno@polk-county.net

Winter Haven: January 20th - March 3rd 2009
	When:	Every Tuesday
		5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
	Where:	Polk County NE Government Building
		3425 Lake Alfred Road
		Winter Haven, Florida
	Contact Information:	Connie Forgues
		(863)401-2467
		connieforgues@polk-county.net

Winter Haven: March 23rd - April 27th
	When:	Every Monday
		5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
	Where:	Eloise Resource Center
		710 Snivley Avenue
		Eloise,
	Contact Information:	Melanie Walkington
		(863)401-2436
		melaniewalkington@polk-county.net

Winter Haven: September 14th - October 26th
	When:	Every Monday
		5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
	Where:	Polk County NE Government Building
		3425 Lake Alfred Road
		Winter Haven,
	Contact Information:	Connie Forgues
		(863)401-2467
		connieforgues@polk-county.net

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