Celebrating the Center of your Universe
When the center of your world is your family, all of your experiences — as a parent, for your child, as a family unit — can be celebrated at the CFEC. We have designed a safe, eclectic, stimulating and educational environment that empowers you as a parent to enrich your family and have fun while doing so.
Learn. Socialize. Grow.
We tackle all aspects of raising a family — from the social needs of parents to connect with others, to a resource center to help you stay abreast of topics that are important and relevant to raising a healthy and happy child, to educational and fun programs for your whole family.
"Best Place to Spend Time with Family"
CityBeat 2009 Best of Cincinnati
Workshops + Programs
The heart of our Center is our programs and workshops designed for parents, children and for your family at every stage from prenatal to preteen. You'll learn from our experts in an enriching environment dedicated to quality learning through play.
CFEC Pricing
At CFEC we understand the reality of some of the financial constraints we all face (especially in today’s economy), and have strived to make CFEC a cost-effective means of education and entertainment for your family.
Children's Programming: is offered in Terms of approximately 9 weeks, with the modest cost of $10/class. Our Story Time is complimentary. View our programming menu for children and families, including class descriptions, monthly calendar, and registration information.
Parent Workshops: are typically complimentary and offered almost every Saturday morning. Watch our Home Page News column for upcoming events or visit our Parents Page for detailed descriptions.
Wellness: is vital for our physical and emotional health for both parents and children beginning at birth. View our body therapy menu for the whole family.
Family Membership: is completely optional, but is a cost-effective way of reducing your enrollment fees, as well as an inexpensive way to support the funding of our free weekend parenting workshops.
- Family Memberships are $30
Membership Perks include:
- early-bird registration
- 10% discount off all children's classes
- Family Boutique coupon
- Sunroom refreshment coupon
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Story Hours: FREE. Come sit, relax and enjoy one of our favorite pastimes – on us!
Flex Pass
If committing to a full series is impossible for your family, but you'd like your child to be able to participate, or you'd simply like to sample a few of our classes to see which ones you and your child enjoy the most, we provide the option of purchasing a Flex Pass. Flex Passes can be purchased in dollar increments of your choice, with a minimum of a 3-class purchase. Each class carries a value of $13.00. Please call before dropping in to be sure space is available, as Flex Passes can only be used in the classes that don't fill completely.
Note
If you're registering 2 children of similar ages in the same class your second child is 1/2 price. This option is only available if you register on site.
PLEASE BRING YOUR PAY PAL RECEIPT TO THE CENTER, AS PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, ALONG WITH A SIGNED RELEASE FORM. DOWNLOAD AND PRINT.
News
Fall Term registration is now open! Classes begin August 16th - we hope you join us!
There are many different approaches and beliefs about how to help your baby or toddler sleep better. Hear one parent’s success with the “90 Minute Nap Solution”, based on the Basic Human Rest & Activity Cycle. According to the BRAC, babies and toddlers should go back down for a nap a mere 90 minutes after waking up! Tired? Join us Aug. 7th!
July 26-30 our Rise & Shine and Culture Club camps are being offered! Yoga play and global awareness are the focus of these 2 fun camps!
Babies worn in slings cry 40-50% less! But how do you know which sling or carrier is right for you? Our BabyWearing mommy experts will share their favorites with you and assist you in trying out a variety of choices at our next free Tummy to Tummy demo, Sat.,Aug. 21st!
The CFEC is creating an afternoon Co-op Preschool! Interested? Send us an e-mail to let us know! We're designing it around our families interests and desires!
Should I or should I not vaccinate my children? Join us July 31 to discuss the benefits and risks of childhood vaccinations during our Vaccination Debate.
Our new Hands-On Dads group's monthly outing is Alms Park @ 10:00 on Aug. 6. All the really cool dads will be there!
Baby Food - Made at Home, Made Simple: Baby food can be easily prepared at home with a variety of fresh, healthy ingredients for a fraction of the cost of store-bought alternatives. Join us Aug. 14th to learn how!
Miss Joanie is back to help us say "good-bye" to summer during our next Family Friendly Friday! Join us Aug. 20th for a camp fire sing-along! (without a real fire, of course!)
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