What is Early Childhood Family Education? Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth and kindergarten enrollment. The program recognizes that families provide children’s first and most important learning environments and parents are children’s first and most significant teachers. Early Childhood Family Education works to strengthen families and enhance the ability of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. It is the largest and oldest program of its kind in the country and has been cited as a national model for parent education and family support.
What happens in Early Childhood Family Education?
At the beginning of each class we have playtime in the room along with projects for the parent and child to do. During the second half, the parents have their own discussion time while the children have a story, snack, large muscle, and other activities.
How do I sign up for an ECFE class? You may register online or call Miss Kelly in the Community Ed office at 507-356-8876 ext. 157 No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.