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Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Battle Lake Public School District 542

Early Childhood Family Education (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 ages 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

06/11/2025

Physical Address

402 Summit Street West, Battle Lake, MN 56515

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(218)864-0919

Application process

Call; email

Fee

Vary by service

Required documents

Application/registration form; immunization records

Eligibility

Families with children ages birth - Kindergarten who are residents of Amor, Battle Lake, Clitherall, Inglewood, Maine, Nirvana, and Phelps

Service area

Otter Tail County, MN

Agency info

Battle Lake Public School District 542

Public school district

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