Baby Institute

Sign Up for a Free parenting program

The parent is a child’s FIRST teacher!

Baby Institute is a FREE parenting program for families of children ages 0-5 living in specified Orange County communities. Our six-week program is designed to help caregivers increase their child development knowledge and child rearing skills.

Discussion Topics:

  • Developing a child’s vocabulary and thinking skills
  • Positive discipline
  • Tips for achieving a healthy lifestyle
  • Learning about family rituals, traditions, and exciting activities

 

How it works:

  • Six group class sessions
  • Five individualized sessions with professional support
  • Optional outreach events, community resources, and unique experiences!

 

Join us for fun, fellowship, learning, and laughter.

Connect with other parents while learning how to work with your children through family rituals, traditions, and exciting activities.

Help prepare your children for learning success through the use of books, language, and play.

All families receive a full children’s library.

Baby Institute is currently offered in Parramore, Mercy Drive, Engelwood, and Apopka.

Learn more about our Baby Institute neighborhood sectors below and enroll in Baby Institute Online Class!

Baby Institute Neighborhood Sectors

Sector Parramore-Holden Heights Kidz Zone

Class Schedule: Tuesday evenings from

October 6 - November 10, 2026

Baby Institute Manager: Darla Braziel

Email: dbraziel@elcoc.org

Phone: 407-506-5264

Sector Mercy Drive Kidz Zone

Class Schedule: Thursday evenings from

October 1 - November 5, 2026

Outreach and Alumni Specialist: Beverly Parks

Email: bparks@elcoc.org 

Phone: 407-572-3205

Sector Engelwood Kidz Zone

Class Schedule: Tuesday evenings from

October 6 - November 10, 2026

Outreach and Alumni Specialist: Yadira Montanez

Email: ymontanez@elcoc.org 

Phone: 407-572-5690

Sector Apopka

Class Schedule: Thursday evenings from

October 15 - November 19, 2026

Outreach and Alumni Specialist: Cortura Harrison-Doleyres

Email: charrison@elcoc.org

Phone: 407-819-3741

Baby Institute INTEREST FORM

Please complete individual Baby Institute interest form indicating your chosen sector. Your interest form will be routed to the appropriate specialist.