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!
Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood & Family Education Preschool and PreK. 763-391-8777 or email: ecfe@district279.org
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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.
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.
Click HERE to View Family and Student Terms and Conditions for Four Star Attendance 2024-2025.
School Year Drop In
Summer Drop-In (Kidstop and Cosmic Club)
Please see Terms and Conditions for more information.
Click HERE to learn how to enter in a schedule change.
Contract Changes and Withdrawal: Kidstop School Year and Kidstop Summer contracts only:
Media Usage Agreement – (Applies to Summer Program):
Kidstop School Year 2023-2024 Brochure
We do NOT have a contract that allows for unused days to be banked. Please see contract change information for your options.
The iPad Signing in and Out
Click HERE to learn how to manage authorized pickups. Only people you have listed in your authorized pick up will show up on the iPad.
NOTE - Always SAVE AUTHORIZED Pick ups in the bottom left corner.
Parents/Gaurdians may update their Authorized Pickups list by following the directions on this link.
Tuition/membership fees are assessed weekly and are due at the beginning of week service is provided.
CCA Families Tuition/membership fees are assessed bi-weekly and payment is due on the upcoming Friday.
SUMMER
SCHOOL YEAR
FOUR STAR EXPRESS
Click HERE to view Family and Student Term and Conditions for Kidstop Attendance 2024-2025.
The following forms are required upon registration into the Four Star Express Program:
Return forms by any of the following:
SUMMER & SCHOOL YEAR
Family Agreement:
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Kidstop Summer Pick Your Day Contract
Unlimited free contract changes allowed until the commitment date is reached (see current summer brochure). After the commitment date, you are locked into your contract for the summer, and also your rate. Following this deadline:
Kidstop Summer Drop-In (must be registered with our program to use Drop-in Care)
If a family adds a Drop-In day in the summer by Wednesday at 11:59 pm for the following week (see current summer brochure for rates) and is subject to availability.
School Year Consistent Schedule
Fixed schedule from week to week. Minimum of 3 programming periods (AM or PM) are required.
School Year Pick Your Days
This is a variable schedule. Choose the exact dates for programming periods (AM or PM) in a given period of time. Pick Your Day Contracts will not be accepted until two weeks prior to the date you pick it to start. At this time sites may be full, and you may be placed on a waitlist.
School Year Drop In (Kidstop student(s) must be registered with our program to use Drop-In Care)
Non-School Days (NSD) – School Year Only (Click HERE to view our Non-School Day Register, View and Remove instructions):
Non-school days (NSD) need to be added to your contract. To guarantee a spot for your student you must register NSD registration deadline.
Additional information can be found on our website at www.Kidstop279.org
Non-school days will be accepted in the order that we receive them until we are at capacity and this is determined by our staffing levels. To cancel a non-school day for your student you must cancel by 11:59pm on the cancel by date. Once a non-school day is approved, there will be no cancellation or refund. Please click HERE for details and clicking instructions on how to register, view and remove non-school days. If you have any additional questions, please email cecares@district279.org or call 763-585-7281.
Field trip information is on the school year and summer calendars provided to families, updated in parent folders at each site and online in your child's site web page.
Feel free to contact us with what's on your mind.