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ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)
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About ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)
ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) is offered through Minnesota public school districts. Together, parents and children, newborn to kindergarten age, participate in activities and experiences that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills. All ECFE classes are taught by licensed teachers and parent educators to provide the quality education for which parents are looking. A typical ECFE Class includes: Together Time: Parent and child together enjoy a classroom filled with developmentally appropriate learning activities. Parents’ Time:Parents separate from their children and join together for a discussion group facilitated by a Parent Educator. Children’s Time: While parents are in discussion, children participate in activities facilitated by an Early Childhood Teacher. ECFE also offers non-separating classes in which parents remain with the children the entire class time.
Parent / Child Classes - NON SEPARATING
Parent / Child Classes - SEPARATING
Parent Support
Special Events / One Time Event

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Baby 'N Me
Parent / Child Classes - NON SEPARATING

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Ages: Newborn – 16 months: You’ve likely read some things and heard all kinds of advice, but nobody else has ever parented your child. In our infant classes you’ll spend time connecting with other parents going through many of the same things. We’ll talk about infant development, eating, sleeping, parent/child attachment, self-care and other topics unique to you and your infant. Whether this is your first or your fifth, you’ll find yourself amongst friends. (Please inquire if the “sessions” listed do not completely coincide with your maternity leave. You are welcome to join class around your maternity leave and as space allows.) Non-Separating - you and your infant stay together for the entire class
Spring 2024

Play 'N Learn (Birth to 5 years)
Parent / Child Classes - SEPARATING

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Mixed ages: Birth-5 years These mixed-ages classes are for everyone! During these classes, you’ll spend time with your child in the early childhood classroom before separating for the parent/caregiver discussion. While you're gone, your child will enjoy time playing and learning with an Early Childhood teacher and other kid-friends. This is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect and support each other, and for children to learn and grow with other children apart from their adults.
Spring 2024

Almost Ready for Preschool (30-54 months)
Parent / Child Classes - SEPARATING

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Ages 30-54 months: This class is the perfect combination of ECFE and a preschool experience. One morning a week (Wednesdays) you’ll spend time with your child in the Early Childhood classroom before parent/caregivers leave the classroom for discussion with the Parent Educator. During the parenting time you’ll talk about school readiness, parenting, friends, discipline, etc. while your child plays and learns in a classroom of peers and is led by an Early Childhood Teacher. The second day of class (Fridays) is just for the kids! You’ll drop your child off in the Early Childhood room and pick them up at 10:15 am for a brief together time and good-byes. What a great way to practice separating from adults and navigating a room of new friends.
Spring 2024
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