Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Public Schools
Resource Name:Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Public Schools
address
111 County Road 8, Tyler, MN 56178
Eligibility
Families with children ages birth to kindergarten age who are residents of Russell, Ruthton, and Tyler
Required documents
Application/registration form
photo ID
Hours
- School Year Office Hours (September - May): 8 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday- Summer Office Hours (June, July, and August): 8 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Thursday
(507)247-5913
Voice
Website
https://www.rtrschools.org/Interpretation services
Interpreters available; Spanish
Application process
Call; visit website; walk-in
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
Tyler, MN
Russell, MN
Ruthton, MN
Other Information
Languages
- Spanish
Application Process
- Walk In
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
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 topicsNOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.
Last Assured
04/13/2026
Providing organization
Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Public Schools
Public school district