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.
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