Welcome to ECFE: Where learning begins, and families thrive. ECFE supports parents and children (from birth to age five) on a journey of growth and discovery.
We offer screening appointments at three convenient locations: Arbor View Early Childhood Center; Brooklyn Park Library and Willow Lane Early Childhood Center
*School Year - Before and/or After School Child Care K-5 **Summer - Child Care entering K-5
From October 1 - October 11, you have an opportunity to voluntarily make a tax-deductible donation to District 279 Foundation, Greater Twin Cities United Way and/or a non-profit of your choosing through Osseo Area Schools 2024 Employee Giving Campaign.
Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood & Family Education Preschool and PreK. 763-391-8777 or email: ecfe@district279.org
Welcome to Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood & Family Education (EC&FE) Preschool and PreK programs!
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The Early Childhood Parent Advisory Council (ECPTO) consists of families dedicated to supporting Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood and Family Education programs - ECFE, Preschool and PreK, and Early Childhood Screening.
Classes specifically designed for parents and infants. Families stay together the entire class time. Registration is based on the age of the child at the start date of each class.
Mixed Age adventures for parents and children age birth to 5 years old. Parent and child separating time will be determined by the needs of the group.
Classes for parents with children from age 3 to grade 3
You are scheduling an Early Childhood Screening Appointed located at: Arbor View Early Childhood Center 9401 Fernbrook Ln N Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-391-8777
You are scheduling an Early Childhood Screening Appointment located at: Brooklyn Park Library 8500 W Broadway Ave Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 763-585-7330
You are scheduling an Early Childhood Screening Appointment located at: Maple Grove Library 8001 Main St. N Maple Grove, MN 55369
You are scheduling an Early Childhood Screening Appointed located at: Inside the Northwest Family Service Center Building. 7051 Brooklyn Blvd Suite 302 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 763-585-7330
You are scheduling an Early Childhood Screening Appointment located at: Willow Lane Early Childhood Center 7020 Perry Ave N Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 763-585-7330
Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood & Family Education (EC&FE) offers Nature Area Preschool which immerses your child in a unique preschool experience where education comes alive in nature and provides a hands-on connection with the environment.
Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood & Family Education (EC&FE) offers a variety of affordable Preschool and PreK programs designed to support your child's development, and create a foundation for your child's future academic, emotional and social success.
Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood & Family Education (EC&FE) offers a variety of affordable Preschool programs designed to support your child's development, and create a foundation for your child's future academic, emotional and social success.
Join Julie, a certified Bob Ross instructor, as she guides you step-by-step through the process of creating your Fisherman's Trail painting. She will explain how to prep your canvas, load your brushes, and the brush strokes needed to complete each step. Then, take time to work on your painting as Julie comes around to assist you and answer your questions.l This is a "wet-on-wet" painting technique that anyone 12 and up can take if you are willing to step outside of your creative comfort zone. No experience necessary. Class fee includes all supplies. Yes, you CAN paint like Bob Ross!
As an artist at heart, I have always loved to paint but never really pursued my dream until the past several years. In December 2014, while still living in Lake City, MN, I attended the Bob Ross Landscape Certification Training in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and became a CRI (Certified Ross Instructor). I immediately started teaching classes and that started what has been an amazing journey. Since that time, I have continued my training and am now certified to teach the Bob Ross “Wet-on-Wet” landscape (CRI), floral (CRFI) and wildlife (CRWI) painting techniques. In the spring of 2022, I decided to continue my education and started my journey in working on my certifications in the Donna Dewberry One Stroke painting techniques. I completed my certification I last summer and just finished my Certification II. I look forward to adding many of these acrylic One Stroke Painting Classes to my future schedule. Now residing in Florida, I do most of my teaching at various locations throughout the central Florida area. On occasion, and during the summer months, I take my classes on the road teaching in Alabama, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and anywhere in between, including a Bob Ross painting cruise to Cozumel, Mexico in February of 2020 and a 4-day Bob Ross Workshop in Guntersville, Alabama in the summer of 2022. During the class I will show you how to prep your canvas, will demo step-by-step the painting techniques, then you will have time to complete each step as I answer any questions and help you with those techniques. By the end of class, you will have completed the entire painting and can take it home to hang and enjoy for years to come.
Julie Fjetland
