Program Details
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Classes and services for parents of young children focusing on ways to support children's learning and development.
Description
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a program for parents and their children ages birth to kindergarten enrollment, expectant parents, and for families up to third grade. It helps parents/caregivers create a positive setting for child development and growth, and enriches their parenting skills.
The program recognizes that the home is a child's first learning environment and parents are their children's primary and most influential teachers.
The goal of ECFE is to strengthen families and enhance the ability of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Blue Earth County
- Le Sueur County
- Rice County
- Waseca County
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Payment
- Sliding fee scale
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Specialization
- Family
Eligibility
All Minnesota expectant parents and families with children between the ages of birth until starting kindergarten. If a school district has a PreK through 3rd grade initiative, that may provide parenting education services up to third grade.
Application Instructions
Contact your local school district.
Fee
Classes have a sliding fee based on family income. Fees are waived for families unable to pay.
Location
500 Paquin St E, Waterville, MN, 56096
Area Served
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 507-362-4432
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Early Childhood Screening A quick check to see how a child is growing and developing.
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two Services and support for eligible infants and toddlers with developmental concerns and disabilities and their families.
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance Services and support for eligible young children aged 3 up to Kindergarten entrance
- Kindergarten Kindergarten supports children's social, emotional and cognitive development through play, structured activities, and interaction with peers
- Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Public school districts offer a variety of early childhood education programs and services for families and young children aged birth to kindergarten entrance.
- School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten Public preschool programs help preschool age children and their families prepare for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Last Update
12/17/2024