Where you and your child can learn together

Early Childhood Family Education

Is your child blossoming between birth and kindergarten? ECFE can help you nurture their growth! We offer a warm and welcoming space for families to explore, learn, and connect.

Build a Bright Future Together: Join ECFE!

Why ECFE?

Grow Together: You are your child's first teacher, and ECFE empowers you on that journey. Our classes provide information, encouragement, and support for both parents and children.

Playful Learning: Experienced, licensed teachers guide children through fun activities and play that meet Minnesota's early learning standards. Art, science, movement, songs, games, and stories spark curiosity and development in a safe and nurturing environment.
Supportive Community: Connect with other families and build friendships. No matter your background, you're welcome at ECFE. We believe all families deserve the opportunity to thrive, and participation is never denied due to financial limitations.

Here are just a few of the experiences we offer through EFCE!

Do you have a child age birth to Kindergarten entrance? Join us for a moving and shaking good time in the Marble School Gym! Anyone with young children is welcome!! Adults attend with children. Shoes required.
Pre-registration is required.
Spending time with your grandkids?
Looking for a fun activity?
Come join Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) staff for stories, songs and activities with your little ones birth to 5 years! Licensed early childhood teachers will provide age appropriate activities and language experiences for grandparents to share with their grandchildren.
Class meets once a week. Come and share some giggles!
Pre-registration Required.
Open to families with children ages birth to five. Classes are divided into 2 parts: Parent/Child Interaction and Parent Time. During parent/child interaction, parents spend time playing with their children. We offer exciting activities designed with young children in mind at a child friendly setting. During Parent Time: parents have the opportunity to spend time in a discussion group guided by a licensed facilitator, while the children play in a supervised classroom. The support and encouragement that parents receive from each other makes this time so popular.
Pre-registration is required.
Outdoor play is essential to a child's development, and exploring nature opens up a world of wonder! Join us for hands-on learning, investigations, and experiencing nature inside and outside of our classroom. We will engage in themes and activities based on the interests of the families. Come ready to spend some or all of the class outside. Our coldest winter days will be spent exploring nature from within our classroom. Some sessions will meet at local parks & trails. This class is geared toward children ages 2-5 years along with their caregivers, but younger siblings are welcome to join us.
Pre-registration is required.
Come to enjoy social and play time with other babies, toddler, and parents! We will end the hour with stories, finger players, and songs.
Pre-registration is required.
13 months +
This class is designed for mobile infants and walking toddlers. As your children transition from infancy, the parenting issues that you face change. This class provides a safe, inviting place with a relaxed atmosphere where you can meet other parents, build relationships, and find answers to your parenting questions. Your little ones can play in the same room and make new friends while you gain valuable support and learn helpful tips about raising your young children from other parents and from ECFE staff.
Pre-registration is required.