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.
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
September 24- October 29, 2024
Outreach and Alumni Specialist: Chelsea Campbell
Email: ccampbell@elcoc.org
Phone: 407-506-2669
Sector Mercy Drive Kidz Zone
Class Schedule: Thursday evenings from
September 26- October 31, 2024
Outreach and Alumni Specialist: Beverly Parks
Email: bparks@elcoc.org 
Phone: 407-572-3205
Sector Engelwood Kidz Zone
Class Schedule: Tuesday evenings from
September 24- October 29, 2024
Outreach and Alumni Specialist: Yadira Montanez
Email: ymontanez@elcoc.org 
Phone: 407-572-5690
Sign Up for Baby Institute
Please complete individual Baby Institute application forms indicating your chosen sector. Your application form will be routed to the appropriate specialist.