Upcoming events
Infant Massage Training
This FREE infant massage training session is open to the community as well as Flance families. Just bring your infant and a blanket! The class is designed to teach parents and caregivers gentle techniques that promote bonding, support relaxation and aid in relieving common discomforts like gas and colic. Flance teachers (all certified through International Loving Touch®) will guide the class. Location: Flance Community Room Email Ms. Ismeta (iomerovic@flancecenter.org) to sign up. Please share with friends!
Self-Care Literacy Night
Join us for this afternoon of focus on helping parents better care for themselves and, in turn, better connect with their children. This event will feature elements of yoga, relaxation techniques, aroma therapy and more — plus FREE literacy supports (books and visual aids) to enhance your understanding and practice of self-care. Location: Flance lobby and community room
Drop n' Shop
Flance families and community members donate toys and clothing. Families “shop” for the season. Less stress and more joy for kids and families this holidays? Yes! Flance’s 5th Annual Drop & Shop is back this year, presented by Parkway South Middle School’s 7th Grade Cadette Troop #583. Thank you, girls!
Flancegiving
All staff, children and families are welcome for this annual celebration full of gratitude, friendship, and Chef Leroy’s delicious cooking!
Literacy Night at Flance
Join us Nov. 13th from 4:30PM - 5:30PM as we explore the importance of literacy development in the early years. Our friends from St. Louis Public Library and United for Children will join Flance educators for this special hour featuring a FREE book fair and opportunity to sign up for a library card and borrow books on the spot.
Flance Spirit Week
All Flance children, staff and educators are welcome to join us in the fun of Spirit Week, featuring a different dress-up theme each day.
International F.A.M. Fest
Join us for Flance's annual International F.A.M. Fest (that's food, arts and music) as we celebrate the beautiful variety of cultures around the world and within our own community. Grab your passport without ever having to leave Flance! This FREE, family-friendly event is rain or shine and will feature music, entertainment, tastings and make-and-take art.
Playful Parenting Workshop with Bud to Bloom
Please join us in our community room as we host Bud to Bloom Play Therapy for this Playful Parenting Workshop aimed at strengthening the parent-child bond and positively influencing children's behaviors.
This five-week workshop takes place on Mondays: Sept. 9, 16, 23 and Oct. 7, 14.
Flance parents who complete ALL five sessions will be eligible for a $250 stipend.
Playful Parenting Workshop with Bud to Bloom
Please join us in our community room as we host Bud to Bloom Play Therapy for this Playful Parenting Workshop aimed at strengthening the parent-child bond and positively influencing children's behaviors.
This five-week workshop takes place on Mondays: Sept. 9, 16, 23 and Oct. 7, 14.
Flance parents who complete ALL five sessions will be eligible for a $250 stipend.
Playful Parenting Workshop with Bud to Bloom
Please join us in our community room as we host Bud to Bloom Play Therapy for this Playful Parenting Workshop aimed at strengthening the parent-child bond and positively influencing children's behaviors.
This five-week workshop takes place on Mondays: Sept. 9, 16, 23 and Oct. 7, 14.
Flance parents who complete ALL five sessions will be eligible for a $250 stipend.
Playful Parenting Workshop with Bud to Bloom
Please join us in our community room as we host Bud to Bloom Play Therapy for this Playful Parenting Workshop aimed at strengthening the parent-child bond and positively influencing children's behaviors.
This five-week workshop takes place on Mondays: Sept. 9, 16, 23 and Oct. 7, 14.
Flance parents who complete ALL five sessions will be eligible for a $250 stipend.
Feast for Flance at PEEL Wood Fired Pizza in Clayton
Please join us as we Feast for Flance at Peel in Clayton on Wednesday, Sept. 11th from 11AM to 9PM. Mention Flance to your server and we will receive 20% of the proceeds from your purchase of food, drinks or gift cards. Dine-in & Carry-out both available. For online orders, please enter code 2024. See you at Peel!
Playful Parenting Workshop with Bud to Bloom
Please join us in our community room as we host Bud to Bloom Play Therapy for this Playful Parenting Workshop aimed at strengthening the parent-child bond and positively influencing children's behaviors.
This five-week workshop takes place on Mondays: Sept. 9, 16, 23 and Oct. 7, 14.
Flance parents who complete ALL five sessions will be eligible for a $250 stipend.
10th Flance-i-versary!
Join us for Flance’s 10th Anniversary! This FREE, circus-themed block party will feature delicious food, live entertainment, make-and-take art and more.
Third Annual Advocacy Luncheon
Join us for a meal and a talk with Dorian Traube, Neidorff Family and Centene Corporation Dean of Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work. Dean Traube will discuss ways in which higher education can work with ECE providers to improve service delivery. Location: St. Louis Woman’s Club, 4600 Lindell Blvd. RSVP by April 15 to vmiller@flancecenter.org.
Week of the Young Child
Flance is participating in this nationally-recognized celebration sponsored by The National Association for the Education of Young Children. Each day of the week will correspond with a special theme, which our educators will incorporate into lesson plans and classroom activities. Learn more about Week of the Young Child here.
Feast for Flance at The Fountain
Join us as we socialize, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and raise funds for Flance.
