Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) partners with Adult Basic Education (ABE) to provide a family class. Parents study English, participate in parenting education and have learning time with their children. Children can be infant to age 5. Register online or call 763-272-2901, or for Spanish translation, contact Sandra Acuna at 612-770-8079. Clase familiar EL. La Educación familiar para la Primera Infancia (ECFE) se asocia con la Educación Básica para Adultos (ABE) para brindar una clase familiar. Los padres estudian inglés, participan en la Educación para padres y tienen tiempo de aprendizaje con sus hijos. Pueden participar los niños desde bebés hasta los 5 años. Regístrese en línea o llame al 763 272-2901. Para información en español hable con Sandra Acuna al 612 770-8079.

New Class Offering: “Path to Preschool!” — A Pre-Preschool Drop-Off Class Is your child getting ready to take their first steps toward preschool? “Path to Preschool!” is a brand-new drop-off class designed especially for young children who are not yet in preschool. Offered through ECFE, this play-based class gently introduces the foundational skills your child will need for a successful preschool experience. Please note child needs to be potty trained. In a supportive and nurturing environment, children will: Build social-emotional and friendship skills through guided play and group activities Learn routines and independence in a classroom setting Explore early academic concepts through songs, stories, art, and hands-on activities Develop confidence and curiosity while making new friends and having fun! This class is a wonderful opportunity for your child to practice being away from a caregiver in a safe, engaging space—helping make the transition to preschool smooth and successful.

Preschool Sampler offers your child a taste of preschool one day a week. Children will engage in learning centers and small and large group activities which reinforce the skills needed for kindergarten. Parents attend the first class with your child and then the remaining classes are drop-off. Children must be 3 by September 1st and fully toilet trained.

Get ready, get set, it’s school time! This class is geared towards getting your child ready to enter preschool or move on to kindergarten. We will focus on socialization through balanced structure and free exploration in an environment that promotes sharing, problem solving, discovery, and learning through play. Parents attend the first class with your child and then the remaining classes are drop-off. Children must be 3 by Sept. 1 and fully toilet trained.