Early Learning Programs
26-27 Season
Play, learn, and grow with us—nurture curiosity, spark imagination, and develop a love of learning.
Our early learning programs are led by Ms. Jenni Shelgren, an educator with over two decades of experience teaching young children — from first grade classrooms to preschool programs.
Ms. Jenni brings creativity and a deep understanding of how young children learn to every class she teaches.
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Busy Bees
This fun and friendly class helps little learners build confidence, make friends, and explore the world through play.
Each 90-minute class includes story time, songs, bubbles, interactive games, sensory play, an art project, snack, and a big-movement activity like an obstacle course—plus a cheerful goodbye song to wrap it all up.
Grown-ups will enjoy connecting with other caregivers while watching their children grow, learn, and laugh together!Siblings 12 months and younger attend for free, but must be registered with the office so that we know how many people total are in the class. Once they are 12 months old, they join the class at 50% off the regular monthly membership, and at 18 months, they join as full members.
Location: 2nd St Center for the Arts
Schedule: Thursdays, 9:00-10:30am
Ages: 18 months through 3 years at the time of enrollment, with a parent or caregiver
Maximum Class Size: 8
Price: $112/month, Sept-May
Eligible for multi-class discount: No
Annual Membership Fee: Yes -
Art & Science Explorers
Each class is packed with hands-on science, nature, and art adventures—plus plenty of time for independent & creative play! Exciting experiments and sensory activities as well as crafts, games, and collaborative projects are all part of the fun!
Your child will build confidence, curiosity, and friendships in this nurturing small-group setting.
Each class makes time for snacks and active play to get those bodies moving!Children need to independently use the bathroom by their start date. Students can be dropped off for class or accompanied by a caregiver.
Location: 2nd St Center for the Arts
Schedule: Wednesdays, 9:00-11:30am
Ages: 3-5 years old at the time of enrollment
Maximum Class Size: 8
Price: $177/month, Sept-May
Eligible for multi-class discount: No
Annual Membership Fee: Yes
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Busy Bees
This fun and friendly class helps little learners build confidence, make friends, and explore the world through play.
Each 90-minute class includes story time, songs, bubbles, interactive games, sensory play, an art project, snack, and a big-movement activity like an obstacle course—plus a cheerful goodbye song to wrap it all up.
Grown-ups will enjoy connecting with other caregivers while watching their children grow, learn, and laugh together!Siblings 12 months and younger attend for free, but must be registered with the office so that we know how many people total are in the class. Once they are 12 months old, they join the class at 50% off the regular monthly membership, and at 18 months, they join as full members.
Location: 2nd St Center for the Arts
Schedule: Thursdays, 9:00-10:30am
Ages: 18 months through 3 years at the time of enrollment, with a parent or caregiver
Maximum Class Size: 8
Price: $112/month, Sept-May
Eligible for multi-class discount: No
Annual Membership Fee: Yes -
Art & Science Explorers
Each class is packed with hands-on science, nature, and art adventures—plus plenty of time for independent & creative play! Exciting experiments and sensory activities as well as crafts, games, and collaborative projects are all part of the fun!
Your child will build confidence, curiosity, and friendships in this nurturing small-group setting.
Each class makes time for snacks and active play to get those bodies moving!Children need to independently use the bathroom by their start date. Students can be dropped off for class or accompanied by a caregiver.
Location: 2nd St Center for the Arts
Schedule: Wednesdays, 9:00-11:30am
Ages: 3-5 years old at the time of enrollment
Maximum Class Size: 8
Price: $177/month, Sept-May
Eligible for multi-class discount: No
Annual Membership Fee: Yes -
Transitional Explorers
This class is tailored to help students that are not quite ready for the large class sizes, extended class times, or schedule expectations of a traditional preschool. Children entering the class should have an IEP or currently undergoing evaluation.
The program will include socialization and modeling of effective communication, music and art sensory experiences, and gross and fine motor activities appropriate to each learner.
Therapists working with students are welcome and encouraged to attend class alongside their students to support them in authentic learning situations.
Parents are welcome to stay in the classroom or drop off.
Location: 2nd St Center for the Arts
Schedule: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00am
Ages: 3-5 years at the time of enrollment
Maximum Class Size: 8
Price: $177/month, Sept-May
Eligible for multi-class discount: No
Annual Membership Fee: Yes
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Ms. Jenni's Mommy & Me is the best way to start any child's educational path. Both of my children looked forward to the class week after week due to the fun and comfortable learning environment. Ms. Jenni is one of the best educators out there and forms bonds with her students that will last a lifetime!
—S.G.
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Miss Jenni’s classes are always developmentally appropriate and fun. She is a very flexible and understanding educator and her love of children shines through in everything she does.
—R.B.
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Ms. Jenni taught both of my children when they were small. She's a fantastic teacher —always looking for new ways to engage kids in learning, and meeting them where they are!
—J.S.