Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Orono School District 278

5050 Independence Street, Maple Plain, MN 55359

Families with children ages birth to kindergarten age who are residents of Independence, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, and Orono
Application/registration form photo ID
7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Call; visit website

Class fees vary and are determined by the school district; sliding fee scale may be available; fees are waived for participants unable to pay

Independence, MN
Long Lake, MN
Maple Plain, MN
Medina, MN
Minnetonka Beach, MN
Orono, MN

Description

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 NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Providing organization

Orono School District 278

Public school district