Baby Institute
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, Apopka, Mercy Drive, Englewood, Oak Ridge, and multiple areas west of I-4.
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
March 12 - April 23
Outreach and Alumni Specialist: Chelsea Campbell
Email: ccampbell@elcoc.org
Phone: 407-841-6607
Sector Mercy Drive Kidz Zone
Class Schedule: Thursday evenings from
February 29 - April 11
Outreach and Alumni Specialist: Beverly Parks
Email: bparks@elcoc.org 
Phone: 407-572-3205
Sector 1 Apopka
Class Schedule: Tuesday evenings from
February 13- March 26
Outreach and Alumni Specialist: Mosi Davis
Email: mdavis@elcoc.org 
Phone: 689-222-9121
Sector Englewood Kidz Zone
Class Schedule: Tuesday evenings from
May 14 - June 18
Outreach and Alumni Specialist: Yadira Montanez
Email: ymontanez@elcoc.org 
Phone: 407-572-5690
Sector 3 West of I-4
Class Schedule: Thursday evenings from
February 15- March 28
Outreach and Alumni Specialist: Kara Ramsey
Email: Kramsey@elcoc.org 
Phone: 407-572-3487
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.