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About Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

ECFE offers classes and programs to support for families with babies, toddlers, and children up to grade three.

Classes to support parents, caregivers, and families.
Playtime with toys, songs, and activities.

Learn more about ECFE programs and view the current catalog online.

Babies (Birth to 18 months) - Non-Separating

Just for Parents

Mixed-age classes (birth up to kindergarten) - Separating

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) - Separating

Toddlers and Twos (18 to 36 months) - Separating

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Class Under Glass
Mixed-age classes (birth up to kindergarten) - Separating

Studies prove that spending time outdoors builds confidence, promotes creativity, provides unique stimulation, and gets children moving, all while reducing stress and fatigue. Parents and children will learn about the outdoors and nature, both in and out of our greenhouse, through artwork and sensory experiences. Class will be spent inside and outdoors.

Ready, Set, Parent
Mixed-age classes (birth up to kindergarten) - Separating

How many times have you heard or maybe said, "I wish parenting came with a handbook”? This class might just be the closest thing there is. Learn and share practical parenting tips. Discuss your child’s development. Parenting educator will guide discussions based on topics selected by participants. Play and learn with your child. Just like every child is different, every class is different. This is a class you can take again and again.

Babies & Toddlers
Babies (Birth to 18 months) - Non-Separating

This is an amazing time in your child's development! Your little ones will love exploring in a child-friendly environment discovering sensory activities along with songs and movements. Learning activities are designed for children on the move. Parenting discussions include responding to new behaviors and interests, language and brain development, motor abilities along with other topics to help support you and your child. Come learn, laugh, and connect with other parents who are sharing the same experience. What is ECFE? Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE offers programs for all families with children from birth to grade 3. Programs encourage children to play and explore helping them learn and develop. Support and information for parents/caregivers. It provides information on child development and community resources.

Ooey, Gooey Sensory
Mixed-age classes (birth up to kindergarten) - Separating

Children love to explore with their senses. Parents and children explore different kinds of sensory activities such as finger painting, play dough and glurch. Parenting discussion includes general parenting information as well as ideas to help parents and children reduce stress.

Engaging Play Every Day | Juega todos los días
Mixed-age classes (birth up to kindergarten) - Separating

Children are natural explorers of their environment. They use play to figure out how things work, build relationships, learn and more. The classroom will be set up for exploration for you and your child to play and learn together. Parenting discussions include the purpose of play for young children plus a variety of parenting topics chosen by the group participants. Spanish speaking instructor in class at Coon Rapids Family Place. Instructor de habla hispana en clase en Coon Rapids Family Place. Los niños son exploradores naturales de su entorno. Usan el juego para descubrir cómo funcionan las cosas, construir relaciones, aprender y más. El salón de clases estará preparado para la exploración para que usted y su hijo jueguen y aprendan juntos. Las discusiones sobre crianza incluyen el propósito del juego para niños pequeños además de una variedad de temas de crianza elegidos por los participantes del grupo. Clases de edades mixtas (desde el nacimiento hasta el jardín de infantes) - Separación Los padres/cuidadores pasan la mitad del tiempo de clase junto con su hijo y la otra mitad en educación para padres en otra sala.

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