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ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)
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About ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)

What is Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

ECFE is a unique parent-child education program for ALL families with children ages birth to kindergarten. Weekly classes have three parts:

Learning Together

In the children’s classroom, parents and children have time to play and learn together. You can choose from many planned activities designed just for you and your child. Learn new ideas for activities to do at home. (This time together is planned by a licensed early childhood teacher.)

Purposeful Play for Children

Children enjoy learning activities planned by a licensed early childhood teacher. Activities are designed for children to learn through play with their peers. The goal is to help children develop a healthy self-concept and a love for learning.

Connecting With Others

While children are learning with their teachers, parents join together in an informal group setting for a discussion time led by a parent educator. The group discusses current family topics; they share ideas, learn more about their child’s development and benefit from feeling connected to their parents.

Please call Community Education to learn more about ECFE at 952-955-0280

Featured Courses

  • Early Childhood Screening -May 10

    Early Childhood Screening Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Dawn Hilgers. dhilgers@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201) Complete the Health & Development Survey Survey Link
  • Early Childhood Screening -May 17

    Early Childhood Screening Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Dawn Hilgers. dhilgers@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201) Complete the Health & Development Survey Survey Link