First-time visitors to Toddler Time, please fill out our New Family Registration Form.

Toddler Time offers a safe and fun space for young children (ages 0-5) to explore a variety of hands-on activities and sensory experiences, while parents and caregivers have the opportunity to support their early learning through play and build a community among families.

These classes meet all year at different Whatcom County locations, including Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale, and Lynden.

Toddler Time is FREE, NO-ENROLLMENT REQUIRED but donations are always appreciated.

At Toddler Time, you will find a variety of wheeled toys, balls, a sensory pool/table, Playdough, books, blocks, and new creative, hands-on activities for young ones and their parents each week. We play for a little over an hour, clean up, and share a short circle time. Families are free to leave anytime their child has had enough.

View the current class dates and times for each location.

Baby Song Circle is a FREE, NO-ENROLLMENT REQUIRED social, interactive group for parents and their new babies (age zero to crawlers) to share in the power of song and rhythm. Class meets at WCEL’s Cordata location - 400 Sequoia Dr. Due to the nature of the class, older siblings will not be able to join.

There is no cost for Baby Song Circle but donations are always appreciated.

View the current class dates and times.

Any questions? Please reach out to taylor.mastre@wcel.net

Sensational Toddlers is a fee-based class (with scholarships available for qualifying families) welcoming all children ages 18-36 months with their parents/caregivers. These classes are designed to be a mix of children receiving services through our Early Support Program and children that are not.

Classes are structured by play-based learning that is predominantly child-directed with both indoor and outdoor play. Additionally, Sensational Toddlers provides an opportunity for parents and/or caregivers to learn skills, gain information, and meaningfully connect with one another.

Annual Sessions

• Fall Quarter: September - December

• Winter Quarter: January - March

• Spring Quarter: April - June

Registration Info

We have changed our registration process! 

• Families are welcome to register for Sensational Toddlers at any time. You only need to register once per school year.​

• Families who register will be added to the interest list and remain there until they are selected or until the end of spring.

• Families on the interest list will be randomly selected.  

• Families will be notified if they have been selected to fill any open spots during these times:

  • Fall - last week of August

  • Winter - first week of December 

  • Spring - first week of March

• Fall and winter classes (12 weeks) are $160 per quarter and spring classes (9 weeks) are $120 per quarter. The registration fee is paid in a lump sum at beginning of each quarter. Financial assistance is available for all enrolled families.

• Once enrolled, your child will have the option to re-enroll each quarter until they age out of the program.

If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, contact Michael Haycock, Early Learning Program Manager.

This referral-only playgroup is pre-registered and designed for children ages 18 months to three years old who are already receiving services from WCEL. These playgroups provide socialization and play opportunities for children and their caregiver.

Please contact Michael Haycock, WCEL Early Learning Program Manager, with any Friends Playgroup questions.