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Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Saint Cloud Area School District 742

800 7th Street South, Waite Park, MN 56387

Eligibility

Families with children ages birth - Kindergarten who are residents of Saint Cloud, Saint Joseph, or the Waite Park area

Required documents

Application form

Hours

Vary

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call; visit website; walk in

Fees

Class fees vary and are determined by the school district; a sliding fee scale may be available; fees are waived for participants unable to pay

Service area

Benton County, MN
Stearns County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Description

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children, but may just include parents/caregivers Services may include: - Book library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Family Literacy program - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent-child activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for English Language Learners - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Single-parent program - Special events for the entire family Parents participate in a parenting discussion group with a licensed parent educator. They also work on English language skills or a GED in partnership with Adult Basic Education. Children participate in a positive early learning experience with an early childhood educator. ?NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Last Assured

12/29/2025

Providing organization

Saint Cloud Area School District 742

Public school district