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Activities and classes
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers high-quality programs designed to support you in your parenting efforts.
- Strengthen parenting skills.
- Discover activities to help children learn.
- See your child thrive and make new friends.
- Grandparents are welcome to register for classes with their grandchildren, too.
What are ECFE classes like?
- Parents/caregivers and children participate in activities and experiences that encourage children to play and explore.
- Meet with other parents/caregivers along with a licensed parenting educator to share ideas and discuss topics such as development, temperament, and guidance.
- While parents/caregivers participate in parenting education, children learn through play while taking part in a variety of activities in the classroom with early childhood educators.
- ECFE is provided by teachers who are licensed in early childhood and/ or parenting education by the state of Minnesota.
ECFE program options
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Age-specific classes
Age-specific classes are offered to help families learn about challenges and opportunities that come with parenting children at each age and stage, while children can interact with peers that have similar developmental skills. Each class includes parent/child time, learning activities for children and parent discussion. The age of the child attending the class must fall within the guidelines during the first week that the class is held.
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Mixed-age classes
Mixed-age classes are designed for families with one or more children, ranging in age from birth up to kindergarten. Families with one or more children are welcome. Each class includes a parent/child time, learning activities for children and parent discussion.
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Classes just for parents
Parents face tremendous challenges and dilemmas while raising a child. Parent education classes are designed to meet the needs of today’s families. Our classes provide community and a shared learning experience for moms, dads, and those who work with children.
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Playtime sessions
Each ECFE site invites families with children ages birth to kindergarten to learn and grow through playtime in the early childhood classrooms and gymnasiums. Parents remain with the children during class. Each week, new toys, songs and activities are planned to inspire the senses. View the playtime schedule.
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ResourcesPolicies:
Is My Child Well Enough To Go To School (PDF)
Parent Visits - Protocol and Expectations (PDF)
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ContactEarly Childhood Family Education, 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-506-1275
Fax: 763-506-1506
Office hours: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.