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Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Mid-State Education District 6979

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Resource Name:Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Mid-State Education District 6979

address

15770 18th Street NE, Little Falls, MN 56345

Eligibility

Families with children age birth - Kindergarten who are interested in enrolling at the school districts of Onamia Public School, Pierz Public School, Royalton Public Schools, Swanville Public Schools, Upsala Public School, and are residents of Morrison County

Required documents

Application/intake form picture ID Social Security card

Hours

  • School Year: 7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
  • Summer Year: 7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday
(320)631-2500

Voice

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Intake

Application process

Call; email Beka Swisher

Fees

Class fees vary and are determined by the school district; a sliding fee scale may be available; scholarships are available, which may cover a portion or all class fees; fees are waived for participants unable to pay

Service area

Morrison County, MN

Provides early childhood family education for the following school districts of Onamia Public School, Pierz Public School, Royalton Public Schools, Swanville Public Schools, and Upsala Public School.

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 healthy child development. Services may include:

- Book and toy lending library

- Dad and child programs

- Early childhood screening for children age 3 - 5

- Home visits

- Information on community resources

- 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

- Single parent program

- Special events for the entire family

- Workshops on specific topics

Last Assured

07/17/2025

Providing organization

Mid-State Education District 6979

An education cooperative that consists of local school districts and agencies providing special education programs, internet and network management, and early childhood education screening and education. Member districts include Onamia Public School, Pierz Public School, Royalton Public Schools, Swanville Public Schools, and Upsala Public School.