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
This is a relaxed and friendly open-forum seminar for participants with a seasoned Will & Trust Attorney. Questions like: Should I avoid probate? Is a Will good enough? Do I need a trust? How does my plan deal with a nursing home? How do we gift the assets of husband and wife? What about separate assets not of the marriage? If I am alone, what tools protect me best? How do I decide who should serve in my estate plan? What is the death tax? How do I avoid leaving a mess for my children? Which trust is best for my needs? Can I use a transfer-on-death deed? How do my retirement assets operate in my will & trust? All questions will be answered!
About Steve: Steve is the founding member of Ledin Law PLLC, a small law firm located in the East Metro that specializes in two areas of the law: (i) Estate Planning and Estate Representation and (ii) small business startup and representation. Steve cut his legal teeth 30 years ago with his start in the legal profession at Moore, Costello & Hart PLLP, a twin cities-based law firm that laid claim to being the oldest law firm in the State of Minnesota, founded in 1855. Steve’s skill, expertise and vast experience as an estate planning and business attorney is supplemented by his entrepreneurial spirit and extensive business operational experience, as well as his driving desire to provide education on these matters to all that may desire to learn. Steve teaches a host of community education classes in communities all over the State of Minnesota. Steve graduated with a Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude) in 1997 from William Mitchell College of Law, after graduating from Saint Cloud State University and Macalester College with a Bachelor of Arts-Political Science (Summa Cum Laude). Steve is the current President of the East Side Area Business Association and also serves on the boards of a number of closely held companies and Minnesota non-profit corporations.
About Rolf: Rolf is the owner of Business and Family Advisors LLC and has been in business for 15 years. His focus areas are financial planning, retirement, social security, tax planning, Medicare, Group Benefits and 401(k) plans. Rolf is licensed in MN, WI, IA, MT and AZ. In 2016, he earned his Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) and continues to maintain it and be in good standing. This designation is a professional certification that demonstrates an advisor serving as an investment fiduciary has met certain requirements to earn and maintain the credential. AIF® Designees can demonstrate that they have met educational, competence, conduct and ethical standards to carry out a fiduciary standard of care and serve the best interests of their clients. Rolf holds a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from The University of St. Thomas. He has been teaching in the surrounding community education sector for over 10 years.
Steve Ledin & Rolf White
