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.
CHILDREN'S TIME
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 Saint Paul Public Schools.
To view our Fall class offerings, click either the "Neighborhood Sites" or "Class Descriptions" link.
Click a site's name to see its schedule.
Click the "Sign Up!" link to fill in the registration form. You may rank your top three preferred classes.
ECFE Offers
• Education, information, support, and friendship 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.
