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About Early Childhood Family Education

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: - Together Time: ECFE most often begins with parent/child activities in the children’s classroom. - Parents' Time: Parents then separate from their children and join together for a discussion group facilitated by a Parent Educator. - Childrens' Time: While the parents are in discussion, children continue to participate in activities facilitated by an Early Childhood Teacher.

Age Specific Classes

ALL TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS

Family Literacy

Language Specific

Mixed Age Classes (B-K)

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Birth-Kindergarten
Mixed Age Classes (B-K)

In Birth to Kindergarten classes, families and their young children come together to explore, play, and learn. Parent educators facilitate conversations on child development and ways to support children's growth and learning while building the parent/child relationship. Early childhood educators create and engage children in developmentally appropriate activities to support the specific needs and growth of all children, from B-K. Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND at least one child (look for the "Relationships" button). Registrations received after 10/20/24 will be held FOR MOST CLASSES until the first class of the next month. Families may start right away in the following sections: WEST B-K Thu 930, All Belvidere Classes. TRANSPORTATION IS VERY LIMITED. If you require transportation, Register for the B-K (ALL TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS) and designate any/all class sections you're able to consistently attend. Families will be placed as possible. If you are able to provide your own transportation, please register for your first choice class and provide your own transportation.

Birth to 3 Years - Separating
Infant (Baby) - Toddler

A class geared to a specific age range (Birth to 3 years), targeting the common concerns and needs of both parent and child. Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND one child (look for the "Relationships" button). Child's age should fall into age range listed for this class on 9/1/2024. Registrations received after 10/20/24 will be held until the first class of the next month. Families may start anytime in November or December for the Thursday section only.

Dads' Class (B-K)
Specialty Classes (B-K)

Engage with other dads in this class for fathers of birth to kindergarten children. Parent education topics will target common concerns for dads of young children. Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND at least one child (look for the "Relationships" button). Registrations received after 10/20/24 will be held until the first class of the next month.

Practice for Pre-K (2-Day)
Ages: 3-5 Year Olds

A (2) day class for 3-5 year olds, must be 3 years by 9/1/24. Parent attends with child on Parent Ed Day (with sibling care - through age 3), the other day parent drops off 3-5 year old (no sibling care). Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND at least one child (look for the "Relationships" button). Registrations received after 10/20/24 will be held until the first class of the next month.

18-36 Months - Separating
Infant (Baby) - Toddler

A class geared to a specific age range (18-36 months), targeting the common concerns and needs of both parent and child. Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND one child (look for the "Relationships" button). Infant's age should fall into age range listed for this class on 9/1/24. Registrations received after 10/20/24 will be held until the first class of the next month.

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