Please note: This page is for our ongoing Toddler Time & Sunny Bunnies Early Childhood Programs. Single day programs for children ages 2-5 can be found on our Weekend Programs page when available. 

Toddler Time
Ages 24-35 months (with one adult)
Tuesdays OR Thursdays
​9:15-10:30 AM OR 11:00-12:15 PM

Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature themed lessons at APEC. Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, take a guided nature walk, and meet live animals. ​
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One adult per child will be permitted in the classroom. Siblings are not permitted to join the class, other than infants age 1 and younger. Classes are not offered individually. Spots are limited.

Registration Is Open For:
​November Weekend Sessions
Check below for dates

Sunny Bunnies
Ages 3-4 years (drop-off)
​Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays
​9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Let’s get ready for Pre-K! APEC provides a unique educational experience and prepares children for the preschool classroom. Each session incorporates motivating science lessons, hands-on learning experiences, and school readiness skills like letter recognition, shapes, numbers, counting and much more.  Live animals, nature walks, and great children’s literature create an immersive learning environment. Children bring lunch to enjoy at the end of the program.
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Children must be able to use the bathroom independently to participate. No diapers or pull-ups. New Students must attend a "meet the teacher" session prior to the first class. Classes are not offered individually. Spots are limited.

Registration Is Open For:
​Fall Sessions* call for more info
​Check below for dates
*We are still accepting new students for the Sunny Bunnies (Ages 3-4) Fall sessions! Spots still available. Please call
​(718) 229-4000 and speak to the Early Childhood Coordinator for more information. 

Toddler Time January Weekend Sessions:

​Interested in joining out Toddler Time classes but not available during the week? Join us for this special 4-week program on Saturdays in January.

Saturdays (9:30 am - 10:45 am)
January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
4 Sessions: $88 per child/adult pair

Toddler Time November Weekend Sessions:

​Interested in joining out Toddler Time classes but not available during the week? Join us for this special 4-week program on Saturdays in November.

Saturdays (9:30 am - 10:45 am)
November 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd
4 Sessions: $88 per child/adult pair

Fall Sessions

Toddler Time Fall Tuesday Sessions:

​AM Session (9:15 am - 10:30 am)
September 9th, 16th, 30th,
October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th,
November 18th, 25th,
December 2nd & 9th
(Make Up Class: December 16th)
 11 Sessions: $242 per child/adult pair

​​PM Session (11:00 am - 12:15 pm)
September 9th, 16th, 30th,
October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th,
November 18th, 25th,
December 2nd & 9th
(Make Up Class: December 16th)
 11 Sessions: $242 per child/adult pair
*The lesson is the same for the Tuesday and Thursday class.
​Please register for only ONE program so other families may participate in the program.*

Toddler Time Fall Thursday Sessions:

​AM Session (9:15 am - 10:30 am)
September 11th, 18th, 25th,
October 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th,
November 6th, 13th, 20th,
December 4th & 11th
Make Up Class: December 18th
 12 Sessions: $264 per child/adult pair

​PM Session (11:00 am - 12:15 pm)
September 11th, 18th, 25th,
October 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th,
November 6th, 13th, 20th,
December 4th & 11th
Make Up Class: December 18th
 12 Sessions: $264 per child/adult pair
*The lesson is the same for the Tuesday and Thursday class.
​Please register for only ONE program so other families may participate in the program.*

Sunny Bunnies Fall Sessions:

September 8th, 10th, 12th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd, 26th, 29th,
October 1st, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 27th, 29th, 31st,
November 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 24th,
December 1st, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 15th, & 17th
(Make Up Date: December 19th)
 39 Sessions: $1,287 per child (drop-off)

Registration Policy:
Pre-registration is required for all programs.
When registering for a program, please note the required ages for children.  If your child’s date of birth does not fall within the required age range, the registration system will not allow you to register for the program.

Waiting List:
If it appears that you will be closed out of a particular class, please put your name on the waiting list online. Additional classes may be added. You will be notified if that occurs. 

Missed Classes:
FOR ONE-TIME CLASSES:
No refunds or credits will be given for any missed programs. If APEC is notified within one week that the registrant cannot attend or if APEC cancels the program, a registration credit for the amount of the class will be applied to your account to be used for future APEC program registration.
FOR TODDLER TIME AND SUNNY BUNNIES:
No refunds or credits will be given for any missed programs. If you decide to cancel your registration before the program starts or withdraw from the class, refunds will only be applied if your spot is filled by another student. If the spot in the program is not filled, a credit will be applied to your account. A $25 cancellation processing fee will be deducted from the total refunded or credited.

Make-up Policy:
There are NO make-up classes for single session programs.  Each fall, winter, and spring, one make-up class will be offered for students in Toddler Time and Sunny Bunnies.  There will be a limited number of spots in the make-up class.  Parents should speak to their APEC teacher to sign-up for the make-up class. Make-up classes are not offered at this time.

Age Requirement: 
Your child MUST reach the required age for a particular program either before or during the month that he/she begins that program.  All programs are drop-off unless otherwise noted. Parents must bring their child to the classroom for their drop-off program. Participants in drop off classes must able to use the bathroom independently (No pull-ups or diapers).  Due to space constraints in our classrooms, one parent per child is permitted in parent participation classes. 

Trial Classes: 
​APEC does not offer trial classes. Try one of our one-time weekend programs! They are an accurate representation of how we run our weekly programs.

The environmental center is located in Alley Pond Park, surrounded by lush nature trails where visitors can enjoy NYC's natural landscapes. Guests are welcome to attend one of APEC's many nature oriented programs for all ages and visit the center's animal ambassadors. Please explore our website to learn more and register for programs.
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