Baby University's mission is to help parents play a vital role in their children's development and education.
Since 2010, Baby University has used informative workshops and other resources to help parents, located in Toledo's Old South End.
Families are the heart and soul of a neighborhood. We believe that to change a neighborhood for the better, then we must nurture it's greatest asset: The Family.
At Baby U, parents learn:
It's more than just a class.
For 10 consecutive Saturdays, parents learn how to be their children's biggest cheerleaders.
We use a group setting to discuss recent research and to provide advice for many parental issues, including discipline, stress management, home safety, and health.
Continue reading >>Parents have the greatest impact on their children's lives. The first three years of a child's life are a time of rapid brain development and learning.
This time becomes critically important for infants and toddlers as they develop the foundations for learning.
Baby University helps parents give their children the greatest gift of all: engaging with their children's lives.
Continue reading >>Children from low-income neighborhoods enter Kindergarten 60 percent behind in learning development compared to their middle-class counterparts.
The school dropout rate for children from low-income neighborhoods is five-times greater than students who reside in higher-income neighborhoods.
Research shows that children are more successful in school if they are read to at least 15 minutes a day, disciplined in effective and loving ways, and provided quality health care.
Continue reading >>You can register for Baby University by calling 419-855-2516.
A Parent Advocate will take your information and secure a spot in the class for you.