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.
Welcome to Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood & Family Education (EC&FE) Preschool and PreK programs!
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.
Online Parenting Classes
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.
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.
Class takes place on Zoom a free online software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. If you need to cancel one of Tess's classes and you have already been sent a recipe or ingredient list for the class, you will not receive a refund. All of her recipes are originals and are her creative property and will be published in her cookbook. Therefore, we will not be issuing refunds. You may contact us about transferring your enrollment to another participant.
The popular Air Fryer Hype Copycat KFC® class is being taken to the next level! Are you curious about the Air Fryer craze or looking to expand your recipe repertoire beyond fries and frozen foods? Whether you're a seasoned air fryer user or considering your first purchase, this class is for you. Join Chef Tess for an elevated Air Fryer experience and explore new family-favorite party dishes, including her mouthwatering Copycat KFC®, and her from-scratch air fryer doughnuts, pizza and burgers. Enjoy a fun and interactive virtual cook-along class with Air Fryer and tips that take the 'Air Fryer Hype' to new heights.
You're invited to join in the fun and create the Copycat KFC®, Doughnuts & Pizza with from scratch homemade dough. The instructor will also demonstrate how to make her amazing air fryer burgers. Tips for freezing the pizza to stock your freezer will also be included, as will an amazing mouth watering chocolate glaze for the doughnuts. All healthy, delicious recipes that will have your family coming back for more. Leftovers may just become a thing of the past. Participants can choose what they would like to make during the class and watch a demonstration of the other recipes, but if more than one air fryer is available more recipes can be made.
A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. All of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home only If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, each household must register separately, even if participating together.
Equipment Needs: Air fryer. A stand-mixer is also recommended for making 2 different types of dough. If stand mixer is not available, dough can be made by hand. More info will be provided in the ingredient list packet.
Tess Georgakopoulos
