Secure Beginnings

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Secure Beginnings is a 501c3 non profit dedicated to providing support services such as classes, workshops, counseling, newborn home visits, and more to families with children 0-5 years in Ventura County, California We are dedicated to the nurture of children pre-birth to five, through inspiring partnerships and community resources that address pre and post-natal well being, infant/ toddler development, and parent education and support. In partnership with parents, health professionals, educators and the community, we create opportunities to connect, to explore, and to engage directly in the development of healthy approaches to early childhood education. What we offer:

Infant, Toddler, Sibling and Parent Playgroups and Classes
Counseling for Mothers, Fathers and Families
One on One Parent Consultations
Special Needs Support
Professional Infant/Toddler Caregiver Training
Family and Community Gatherings
Workshops
ParentCare Home Visit Program
Breastfeeding Support CareLine
The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center is designed as a responsive environment where parents can be present with their babies or toddlers who initiate and extend their own self-mastered exploration and discovery through play.

✨ “This group is a highlight of both my and my child's week. The gentle rhythm is so regulating, and the facilitators pr...
12/30/2025

✨ “This group is a highlight of both my and my child's week. The gentle rhythm is so regulating, and the facilitators provide such a warm, open space to share." ~ Class Participant ✨

Our Tuesday Toddler Play & Parent Ed offers a space for meaningful connection for both children and their grown-ups. 💛

🗓 Winter session begins Tuesday, January 6, 2026
👶 For children 22–36 months and their grown-ups
💫 Sliding scale available
⚠️ Only a few spots left

Register soon to hold your place—we’d love to welcome you this winter.

Click here to read more and register: https://securebeginnings.org/services/classes/toddler-play-and-parent-education

Parenthood—especially postpartum—can feel isolating.Explore your role as a parent of an infant, how it feels, and what y...
12/29/2025

Parenthood—especially postpartum—can feel isolating.

Explore your role as a parent of an infant, how it feels, and what you need, while in the company of other parents and professionals.

Our next Circle of Parenting session starts January 5, 2026! This class is for babies 0–14 months, their grown-ups, and expecting parents.

✨ Registration is open — click here learn more and register: https://securebeginnings.org/resources/circle-of-parenting-3/

Sign up for one Circle of Parenting class to try it out or register for the full session! We allow ongoing/drop-in enrol...
12/26/2025

Sign up for one Circle of Parenting class to try it out or register for the full session! We allow ongoing/drop-in enrollment and have sliding scale available. We'd love for you to join our community!

Circle of Parenting is for those caring for children in their earliest months ~ whether its your first baby or a new addition to your growing family.

✨ Mondays, Jan 5 - March 23rd, 11:30am - 12:45pm
✨ Open to Expecting Parents and Parents/Caregivers with babies 0-14 months

Click here to read more and register: https://securebeginnings.org/resources/circle-of-parenting-3/

You can reach out to us at programs@securebeginnings.org or call us at 805-646-7559 x3 with any questions.

✨RARE OPPORTUNITY!✨ We have OPEN spots in our Tuesday Toddler Play and Parent Ed class at Monica Ros School. Toddlers ar...
12/23/2025

✨RARE OPPORTUNITY!✨ We have OPEN spots in our Tuesday Toddler Play and Parent Ed class at Monica Ros School.

Toddlers are eager to explore the world and others around them. This class is for parents/caregivers & their 22-36 month old children. In arms, non-walking younger siblings are welcome at no charge. No family turned away; sliding scale registration available.

Tuesdays, Jan 6 - March 17th, 9:30-11:15am

Click here for more info and the link to register: https://securebeginnings.org/services/classes/toddler-play-and-parent-education

Register today and reach out if you have any questions!
Email: programs@securebeginnings.org
Call us: 805-646-7559 x3

To those who have already made a 25th Anniversary year-end gift, thank you for your care and commitment to our community...
12/22/2025

To those who have already made a 25th Anniversary year-end gift, thank you for your care and commitment to our community’s next generation. If you haven’t yet—and have the capacity—we invite you to join us in supporting these families and help us reach our year-end goal.

Please click here to support our campaign today: https://mailchi.mp/securebeginnings/25th-anniversary-year-end-campaign

Thank you for helping nurture and uplift our community’s precious next generation. Warmest holiday wishes from our families to you and yours! ✨

A FEW SPACES LEFT! ✨ We have a few open spots in the following Winter session classes (all classes offered on sliding sc...
12/19/2025

A FEW SPACES LEFT! ✨ We have a few open spots in the following Winter session classes (all classes offered on sliding scale):

✨ Tuesday Toddler Play & Parent Ed at Monica Ros
For children 22-36 months and their grown-ups. In arms, non-walking younger siblings are welcome at no charge.

✨ Monday Circle of Parenting
For children 0-12 months, their grown-ups and expecting parents.
** This class allows ongoing/drop-in enrollment throughout the session.

For more information about our classes and the links to register, click here:
https://securebeginnings.org/services/classes/

If you have any questions, please email us at programs@securebeginnings.org or call 805-646-7559 x3.

Registration is OPEN for our Winter Session ❄Sign up today, classes will fill! All classes offered on sliding scale.✨ Ci...
12/15/2025

Registration is OPEN for our Winter Session ❄
Sign up today, classes will fill! All classes offered on sliding scale.

✨ Circle of Parenting: Mondays, Jan 5 - March 23rd, 11:30-12:45pm
✨ Baby Floor Time: Mondays, Jan 5 - March 23rd, 9:30-10:45am
✨ Tuesday Tots at Monica Ros School: Tuesdays, Jan 6 - March 17th, 9:30-11:15am
✨ Friday Forest Tots in Nature: Fridays, Jan 9 - March 20th, 9:30-11:15am
** New for Forest Tots! ** Expanded age range to 42 months and option to enroll 12-21 month-old sibling with your 22-42 month-old toddler!

For more info and the links to register click here: https://mailchi.mp/securebeginnings/winter-2026-session-registration

If you have any questions please email us at programs@securebeginnings.org or call us 805-646-7559 x3.

SIGN UP TODAY! ✨ Our Circle of Parenting class is a space where we'll build skills in observing and learning about your ...
12/12/2025

SIGN UP TODAY! ✨ Our Circle of Parenting class is a space where we'll build skills in observing and learning about your baby – understanding your baby’s perspective, finding calm, pleasure, and exploring baby and parent partnership.

The class includes quiet observation time, adult conversation where parents and caregivers can receive peer and facilitator support, and a brief singing time.

Sign up for one class to try it out or register for the full session. We allow ongoing/drop-in enrollment and have sliding scale available. We'd love for you to join!

✨ Mondays, 11:30am - 12:45pm from Jan 5 - March 23, 2026
✨ Open to expecting parents/caregivers with babies 0-12 months.
✨ Click here to read more & register: https://securebeginnings.org/resources/circle-of-parenting-3/

Please email programs@securebeginnings.org or call us 805-646-7559 x3 if you're interested or have any questions!

We are happy to be hosting Tania's & Maya's series at Secure Beginnings!✨Visit: https://taniamccracken.com/events/ for m...
12/11/2025

We are happy to be hosting Tania's & Maya's series at Secure Beginnings!✨

Visit: https://taniamccracken.com/events/ for more info and the link to register!

SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY! ✨ Registration for our Circle of Parenting is open for our Winter 2026 session. This class is fo...
12/09/2025

SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY! ✨ Registration for our Circle of Parenting is open for our Winter 2026 session. This class is for adults & children from pregnancy through 12 months.

Circle of Parenting allows ongoing/drop-in enrollment throughout the session with sliding scale available.

👉 Mondays, 11:30am, - 12:45pm, Jan 5 - March 23, 2026.

Click here to read more & register: https://securebeginnings.org/resources/circle-of-parenting-3/

Please email programs@securebeginnings.org or call us 805-646-7559 x3 if you're interested or have any questions!

Join us in honoring our recent Abriendo Puertas Spanish Language Parent Leadership and Advocacy Series graduates!✨ With ...
12/06/2025

Join us in honoring our recent Abriendo Puertas Spanish Language Parent Leadership and Advocacy Series graduates!✨ With the help of donors, we provided a childcare program and dinner for families to support adult learners.

Thank you Ojai Adult School for your partnership and to these restaurants: MJ's Deli, Don Lalo's Restaurant, Casa de Lago Ojai and The Farmer and the Cook.

Thank you also to the Madrinas (Godmothers) in our community who cooked and provided cupcakes, flowers and giveaways to enhance graduation night!✨ And to Barbara Doux photography for capturing the special evening!

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555 Mahoney Avenue
Oak View, CA
93022

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