Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Minneapolis Public Schools - Community Education
1250 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Eligibility
Families with children ages birth to kindergarten age who are residents of the Minneapolis School District
Required documents
Application/registration form
photo ID
proof of address
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(612)668-2127
Voice
Email[email protected]
Languages
Amharic, Tibetan, Somali, Hmong, Oromo, Spanish, Laotian
Application process
Call; email; walk in; 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
Minneapolis, MN
Other Information
Languages
- Spanish
- Somali
- Hmong
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.
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 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
09/19/2025
Providing organization
Minneapolis Public Schools - Community Education
Provides community wide family and other education programs and classes.