What is ECFE?
     A program for families with children from birth to Kindergarten that offers classes and special events for children and their parents. Each class has a Parent/Child Time. Here, parents and children spend time together playing, learning more about each other, doing art projects, enjoying music and special activities together.
     Some ECFE classes also offer a “separation time”. During the “Guided Playing and Learning” portion, a licensed Early Childhood Teacher works with the children providing experiences and activities to encourage skills in socializing, sharing and developing independence. Meanwhile, the parents learn, share, grow and support each other in a most enjoyable and comfortable setting. This is known as “Parent Time”. The majority of classes that have the separation time offer nursery/childcare for the brothers and sisters who are too young or too old for the specific class.

For Who?
     …for parents and their children between the ages of newborn and just before kindergarten.
     …if a parent is unable to attend classes with their child, any adult who plays an important role in the life of that child may attend.
When?
     ECFE classes are held throughout the school year, during the day, evenings and weekends, to make it possible for any family who wants to attend.
Where?
     Dodge Center:  Triton Elementary School – ECFE Room 206
Questions?
     Call 507-418-7550 or 7552 for more information