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. Class activities are planned to encourage interaction between parent and child, many of the activities can be repeated at home Children also have time for free play with a child educator while parents meet for discussion and parenting information