You and your child will spend time together enjoying activities designed to enhance learning, whether it is with children the same age as your child or with a group of mixed-age children. Mixed-age classes also give families with multiple children the opportunity to attend class together, at the same time. Families will leave class with new ideas and activities to do together at home.

Parents will meet with other families and a licensed parenting educator to share ideas and discuss topics such as development, temperament and guidance. There are class opportunities for parents only, in addition to opportunities that children and parents attend together and then separate to practice independence while learning and playing with early childhood teachers. Children will enjoy music, art, stories, and large/small muscle activities as they play and learn.

Participate in fun activities with your children and meet other parents. There are fun toys and activities each week, songs, fingerplays, and new friends for everyone. Registration is required. View the current Playtime schedule.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program holds classes at seven locations throughout the school district. Each site has its own unique focus and charm. Learn more about each unique site:

Andover Preschool and Family Place
Anoka Preschool and Family Place
Coon Rapids Preschool and Family Place
Riverview Early Childhood Center
Sorteberg Early Childhood Center

Preschool classes and activities are scheduled at schools, early childhood centers and sites throughout the Anoka-Hennepin School District. View the directory of ECFE and Preschool locations.