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800 7th Street South, Waite Park, MN 56387

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 Services may include:

- Book library

- Dad and child programs

- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

- Family Literacy program

- Home visits

- Information on community resources

- Parent-child activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children

- Parent discussion groups

- Play and learn activities for children

- Programs for English Language Learners

- School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

- Single-parent program

- Special events for the entire family

Parents participate in a parenting discussion group with a licensed parent educator. They also work on English language skills or a GED in partnership with Adult Basic Education. Children participate in a positive early learning experience with an early childhood educator. NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

1200 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN 55379

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; current classes and events vary; services may include: - Book and toy lending library

- 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

148 South 2nd Street, PO Box 160, McGregor, MN 55760
  • Variety of classes ranging from Pre-school parent/child to activities for senior citizens
  • Trips to plays and historic events also scheduled
  • Classes ranging from educational to hobby-type
313 Angel Avenue NW, Watertown, MN 55388

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.

Services may include:

- Book lending library

- Early childhood screening

- Parent-child activities​

- Parent discussion groups​

- Play and learn activities for children

- School readiness program for children ages 4 - 5 years

400 2nd Street, Nashwauk, MN 55769
  • Adult Basic Education
  • GED
  • Early Childhood and Family Education
  • Community Youth Facilities
  • Youth and Adult Enrichment
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17901 205th Avenue, Big Lake, MN 55309

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 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 and family time to enjoy safe classroom activities and sensory play - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children in child-directed play based on a facilitated licensed Early Childhood teacher - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 4 - 5 - Single parent program - Special events for the entire family Note: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

15770 18th Street NE, Little Falls, MN 56345

Provides early childhood family education for the following school districts of Onamia Public School, Pierz Public School, Royalton Public Schools, Swanville Public Schools, and Upsala Public School.

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 healthy child development. Services may include:

- Book and toy lending library

- Dad and child programs

- Early childhood screening for children age 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

4852 Reardon Avenue SW, Suite 1700, Cokato, MN 55321

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. 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
  • - Young parent program

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

900 5th Street, Holdingford, MN 56340

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

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 - Single-parent program - Special events for the entire family - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4- Workshops on specific topics

402 Summit Street West, Battle Lake, MN 56515

Early Childhood Family Education (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 healthy child development. 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

121 West Main Street, Saint Clair, MN 56080

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. Services may include: - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 – 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 – 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

104 5th Avenue South, South Saint Paul, MN 55075

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. - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program

600 East Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731

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.

Classes offer:

- Child Time: After parents leave for parent group, the children (age 1 and older) remain with an early childhood educator and support staff

- Parent Education: Parents and a licensed parent educator share experiences, ideas, and information

- Parent/Child Time: Parents and children experience a wide variety of learning opportunities planned by a licensed teacher that promotes child growth and development and gives parents ideas to try at home

200 State Highway 55 East, Maple Lake, MN 55358

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 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

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

310 West Madison Avenue, Mahnomen, MN 56557

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.

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 - Special events for the entire family

- Single parent program

- Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

17685 Juniper Path, Suite 200, Lakeville, MN 55044

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: - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics, share ideas, concerns, and get support - School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program

14420 Glenda Drive, Apple Valley, MN 55124

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. - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for preschool children ages 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program

95 South Harte Avenue, Rush City, MN 55069
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 ages 3 1/2 - 4
  • Single parent program
  • Special events for the entire family
  • Workshops on specific topics
6051 Ash Street, Rockford, MN 55373

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. Services may include:

  • - Book 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 ages 3 - 5
  • - Special events for the entire family
  • - Workshops on specific topics
  • NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.
200 West Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337

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: - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs

- Single parent program

1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55115

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, 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

- Dad and child programs

- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

- ECFE Parent Advisory Council

- Home visits

- Information on community resources

- Parent discussion groups

- Parent-child activities

- Play and learn activities for children

- Programs for non-English language learners

- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4

- Single parent program

- Special events for the entire family

- Workshops on specific topics

815 Sunset Drive, Jordan, MN 55352

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. Services take place at school as well as with families in their natural setting, typically home or child care. 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 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

743 Penn Street, Foley, MN 56329

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.

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 and a half - 4

- Single parent program

- Special events for the entire family

- Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events 

13500 3rd Street, Becker, MN 55308

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. 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 ages 3 1/2 - 4

- Single-parent program

- Special events for the entire family

- Workshops on specific topics

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

801 Business 23 South, Paynesville, MN 56362

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. 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

- Special events for the entire family

- School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

- Single parent program

- Workshops on specific topics

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