Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Where you and your child learn and grow together!
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is for all families with children between the ages of birth and kindergarten. The program recognizes that families provide children’s first and most important learning environments and parents are children’s first and most significant teachers.
ECFE strengthens families through the education and support of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. The programs bring parents together to share the joys and challenges of parenthood and develop confidence in their own abilities.
Everything you need to know about ECFE can be found on this page. Scroll down to learn more or click on a topic below to jump to a particular section.
ECFE in Spring Lake Park Schools
ECFE Registration
- Registration Details
- Sliding Fee Cost Information
- Flat Fee Cost Information
- Preschoolers and Parents Cost
- Sibling Care Cost
- Class Refund/Cancellation Policy
Registration Details
Sliding Fee Cost Information
Flat Fee Cost Information
Preschoolers and Parents Cost
Sibling Care Cost
Class Refund/Cancellation Policy
ECFE Classes
2024-25 Fall Registration opens on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes provide families a time to learn and play together from birth to kindergarten age, regardless of abilities or financial circumstances.
Classes are held at:
- District Service Center: 1415 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, Door #12
- Centerview Elementary: 10365 Davenport Street NE, Blaine, Door #2
- Summer classes 2024
- ECFE at-a-glance calendar
- ECFE Class Schedule - fall 2024
- Class Options by Age
- Separating Classes
- Non-Separating classes
- Parenting Across Cultures
- Little Panthers
- Virtual Parenting Class - Lunch & Learn
- Sibling Care
- Tot Time Open Gym
- FREE Special Events
Summer classes 2024
ECFE at-a-glance calendar
ECFE Class Schedule - fall 2024
Class Options by Age
Separating Classes
Non-Separating classes
Parenting Across Cultures
Little Panthers
Virtual Parenting Class - Lunch & Learn
Sibling Care
Tot Time Open Gym
FREE Special Events
Home Visits
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us
Our Early Childhood team is here to answer any of your questions. Contact us at 763-600-5900 or earlychildhood@district16.org
2024-2025 Early Childhood Brochure
Quick Links
The ECFE class experience is as easy as 1, 2, 3.......!
1. Together Time
Families are free to explore the classroom filled with learning activities and enjoy art, free play, songs, and stories together.
2. Parent’s Time
Adults join together with a licensed family educator to share ideas and concerns, discuss the challenges of being a parent and feel encouraged by the support of other parents.
3. Children’s Time
Children remain with at least two staff to learn, play and have snack together while the parents are in discussion.
Early Childhood Advisory Council
Parent input is essential to the success of our programs and the Early Childhood Advisory Council is a highly-valued resource. This group of interested Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Preschool parents helps to plan and coordinate special events. They also help set the direction of the program and advocate for early childhood. Joining the Advisory Council is a wonderful opportunity to enhance and support early learning in Spring Lake Park Schools. Contact our office if you are interested, 763-600-5900.
Meeting schedule:
10/9 from 5:30-7pm
1/9 from 6-7PM
4/10 from 6-7pm
"I just love the community that comes with the ECFE program. I not only get to spend dedicated time with my child, but I get to connect with other parents and help each other through the challenging parts of life." - ECFE parent