Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Columbia Heights Public Schools
1460 49th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Eligibility
Families with children ages birth to kindergarten age who are residents of Columbia Heights, Hilltop, and the southern third of Fridley
Required documents
Application/registration form
photo ID
Hours
7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
(763)528-4518
Voice
Email[email protected]
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call; visit website
Fees
Class fees vary and are determined by the school district; sliding fee scale may be available; fees are waived for participants unable to pay
Service area
Columbia Heights, MN
Fridley, MN
Hilltop, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Languages
- Spanish
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
Last Assured
08/25/2025
Providing organization
Columbia Heights Public Schools
Public school district