Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Hills - Beaver Creek Public Schools - Independent School District 671

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.

ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child.

Services may include:

- Book lending library

- Dad and child programs

- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

- Information on community resources

- Outdoor classroom

- Parent-child activities

- Parent discussion groups

- Play and learn activities for children

- Programs for non-English language learners

- School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

- Special events for the entire family

- Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.