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 offers affordable, high-quality Preschool and PreK programs that support your child’s development.
Our ECFE summer program is packed with adventures that will make your little one's eyes sparkle. From outdoor exploration to creative play, we've got everything to make this summer special. For families with children ages birth up to 5 years old.
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: Willow Lane Early Childhood Center 7020 Perry Ave N Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 763-585-7330
If you are one of the "anti-artist" types, you will have the most fun and will walk away amazed! Your instructor prefers to paint with people who have no experience painting, don't want to paint, and who can't draw a stick figure. When your painting turns out beautifully, you'll want to continue to paint more! If you are an experienced artist - we welcome you also as there is always more to learn. The "Joy of Painting" may be the highlight of your year. The painting will be in oil, which is quite easy to work with. All supplies are included. When you finish, your painting will be ready for you to frame and hang on your wall at home. Frames for sale at class if you wish to purchase for between $30-40 with metal clips for hanging.
Jay is a Bob Ross certified oil painting instructor. He is certified to teach landscape, wildlife and floral in addition to seascapes. He is a retired Medical Doctor trained in Family Medicine at the University of MN, Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Jay has practiced medicine in Alaska and Kenya/Uganda Africa as well as started a medical practice in Shoreview where he has worked for many years. Fishing, hunting, butterfly collections and gardening have given him a natural desire to enjoy almost everything he teaches others how to paint.
Henry Jay Rupp
