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 6 - October 17, 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 2025 Employee Giving Campaign.
Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood & Family Education offers affordable, high-quality Preschool and PreK programs that support your child’s development.
Designed for families with children birth to age five. Play, learn, and grow together. Parent discussions focus on real-life topics. Separation time is flexible, based on group needs. Register based on your child’s age when the class starts.
Conéctese, aprenda y comparta en Español. Para familias que hablan Español en casa y quieren crecer y reflexionar juntos a través del apoyo y la conversación para padres.
Curious about ECFE? Join us for a birth to 5 sampler class and experience the joy of learning and connecting with other families! Try out a class, meet new families, and see what ECFE has to offer!
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.
Connect, play, and learn with your baby in a space made just for infants. Explore songs, routines, and parenting topics—all with your baby by your side. Register based on your child’s age when the class starts.
Play, explore, and grow with your one-year-old. Parent time covers real-life topics like safety, language, and routines. Separation based on group comfort. Registration is based on the age of the child at the start date of each class.
Parenting support from the comfort of home. Connect with others and a licensed parent educator on Google Meet. Class details and login info will be emailed before the first session.
One-time Saturday classes for families with young children—indoors, outdoors, and always full of fun. Explore hands-on themes, yoga, and nature play together. Register based on your child’s age when the class starts.
Play, connect, and grow together. These classes are for curious toddlers and caring adults ready to explore and learn side by side. Register based on your child’s age when the class starts.
Your toddler is growing fast—and so much is changing. Explore, play, and connect in a supportive class designed for this stage. Register based on your baby’s age when the class starts.
Yoga for every stage—baby, toddler, preschooler, or young child (ages 4–8). Stretch, move, and connect through playful, age-appropriate yoga. No experience needed. Register based on your child’s age when the class starts.
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 Appointment located at: Willow Lane Early Childhood Center 7020 Perry Ave N Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 763-585-7330
Join Julie, a certified Bob Ross instructor, for a step-by-step journey in creating your own Palm Breeze painting. Julie will guide you through the essentials of canvas preparation, brush loading, and the specific strokes required for each phase of the artwork. As you work on your masterpiece, Julie will be available to answer any questions you may have. This class utilizes the "wet-on-wet" technique, making it accessible for anyone aged 12 and older who is ready to explore their creative side. No prior experience is needed, and the class fee covers all necessary supplies. Embrace the opportunity to paint like Bob Ross!
As a passionate artist, my love for painting blossomed over the years, culminating in a significant turning point in December 2014 when I attended the Bob Ross Landscape Certification Training in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, while residing in Lake City, MN. This experience led to my certification as a Certified Ross Instructor (CRI), prompting me to begin teaching classes and embark on an incredible artistic journey. Since then, I have expanded my expertise, achieving certifications in Bob Ross's “Wet-on-Wet” landscape, floral (CRFI), and wildlife (CRWI) painting techniques. In the spring of 2022, I furthered my education by pursuing certifications in the Donna Dewberry One Stroke painting techniques, completing my initial certification last summer and recently finishing Certification II. Currently residing in Minnesota, I travel to several states, including Alabama, Florida, Iowa, and Wisconsin, to conduct classes. Notably, I conducted a Bob Ross painting cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, in February 2020, and a four-day workshop in Guntersville, Alabama, in the summer of 2022. In my classes, I guide students through the process of preparing their canvases, demonstrating painting techniques step-by-step, and providing support as they complete their artwork. By the end of each session, participants leave with a finished painting to cherish for years to come.
Julie Fjetland
