ECFE Fall 2023

ECFE is a family education program unique to Minnesota. ECFE helps to support parents through community and early school connections, as well as provides ideas that support children’s growth and development from birth to kindergarten.

Classes held at Tilden Community Center 310 River St.

Fall Semester is Oct 2-Feb 2

NO CLASS: Oct 13, Oct 19-20, Nov 21-24, Nov 27, Dec 25-Jan 2, Jan 15 & 22

ECFE Sliding Fee Scale

*Class fees shown based on highest income level. Multi-sibling discount available. No family will be turned away due to the inability

Mondays

8:45-10:15 AM | 1s & 2s Class | Oct 2-Jan 29 | $195* | 13 Sessions

This class is great for older ones and younger twos. You will have a variety of playful learning experiences to choose from as you interact with your child. Parents will have time to talk to other parents about a variety of parenting topics. Parents and children seperate gradually in this class.

10:30 AM-NOON | Birth-Five Class | Oct 2-Jan 29 | $195* | 13 Sessions

Looking for a family class to bring one or more children? Join other families in the classroom to experience a variety of activities and circle time designed to support your child’s development. Parents will have a seperated parenting discussion focused on support topics. If registering more than one child, please call us for special sibling pricing.

1:00-2:00 PM | Grandparent(s) & Me | Oct 2-Oct 30 | $50* | 5 Sessions

This class provides a great opportunity for grandparents (or grand friends) to interact with their young learner and meet other grandparents in their community. Teachers will set up the classroom with intentional learning games and activities to enjoy together. Grandparents participate in a discussion led by a licensed parent educator. Joy and challenges of grandparenting are shared and topic discussions are designed to address the developmental needs of each group.

Tuesdays

10:45 AM-Noon | Open Gym | Nov 7-Jan 30 | $5/child or $10/party of 5+

Are you looking for some active playtime? We have reserved the gym so children can run, jump, work on large motor skills and get rid of the wiggles!

Fridays

9:00-10:30 AM | 2s & 3s Class | Oct 6-Jan 26 | $195* | 13 Sessions

Between 2 and three your child will gain many skills and abilities, one is greater control of their physical movement. Your child will have a variety of learning experiences to choose from. Parents will have time to talk to other parents about a variety of parenting topics. Parents and children seperate gradually in this class.