• Early learning resourcesFamilies in Early Childhood Classroom

    Anoka-Hennepin Community Education and the Anoka-Hennepin School District offer a wide range of resources to support families raising early learners ages birth to five years of age.

    • Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE): Classes, events, playtimes and other opportunities are available to provide families with information, ideas, and skills to support their child's growth and development from birth to kindergarten.
    • Early childhood screening: Screening is required for children ages three-and-a-half years of age and older planning to attend school in the Anoka-Hennepin School District.
    • New baby support: Anoka-Hennepin Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers in-person and online classes to provide support, encouragement, and resources.
    • Home visits: Early childhood education offers free, in-home visits with licensed family educators.
    • Child Care Collaborative: A free child care site visit program providing observations and assessments with Early Childhood Family Education licensed staff.
    • Kindergarten enrollment: Enrollment information is available on the Anoka-Hennepin School District website.
    • Preschool: Community Education offers preschool programs, which give licensed teachers the opportunity to connect with and support students before they enter kindergarten.
    • Tips and information: Licensed parent educators are happy to share parenting tips or point families in the right direction of resources available.
    • Videos: Learn more about early childhood education programs and how to prepare your child for school.