Saint Paul Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers parent and early childhood education for families with children between birth and kindergarten age.
ECFE is based on the idea that the family provides a child's first and most important learning environment, and parents are a child's first and most significant teachers. ECFE works 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.
A typical ECFE class consists of three learning sections:
ECFE most often begins with parent/child activities in the children’s classroom.
Parents then separate from their children and join together for a discussion group facilitated by a Parent Educator.
While the parents are in discussion, children continue to participate in activities facilitated by an Early Childhood Teacher.
CONTACT INFORMATION Early Childhood Family Education Phone: 651-793-5410 Fax: 651-793-5411 1845 Sheridan Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116
ECFE is a program within the Community Education Department of the Saint Paul Public Schools.
Registration is ongoing as space is available.
Tips for enrolling online: You must use a debit or credit card to register online. (If you do not have one, please call the site directly to ask about registering for class) You must register at least one adult and one child for each class. To add a member, look for the "Relationship" button during registration. You may register for classes that are full. You will be placed on a waiting list and called at the first available opening. Your credit card will not be charged unless and until you are placed in class. Completing the online registration process does not guarantee your spot. We suggest you call your site to make sure everything registered correctly before showing up for class.
• Education, information, support, and networking opportunities with other parents.
• Programs facilitated by licensed, knowledgeable staff.
• Classes and special events for the entire family.
• Locations all over Saint Paul.
• No one is ever turned away because of an inability to pay.
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