Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Public Schools
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
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Application Process
- Walk In
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
