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ECFE

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION
Welcome to ECFE
Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE ) offers high-quality programs created to support you in your parenting efforts .
• Strengthen your parenting skills .
• Discover activities to help your child learn .
• See your child thrive and make new friends .
• Grandparents are welcome to register for classes with their grandchildren , too .
What is Early Childhood Family
A Typical ECFE Class
Parent / child interaction
You and your child spend time together enjoying activities designed to enhance learning . You ’ ll leave with new ideas to continue at home .
Parenting education
You ’ ll meet with other parents / caregivers and a licensed parenting educator to share ideas and discuss topics such as development , temperament and guidance .
Children ’ s classroom
While you and other parents / caregivers participate in parenting education , children learn and play in the classroom with early childhood teachers . Children will enjoy music , art , stories , and large / small muscle activities as they learn and play .
Education ( ECFE )?
Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE ) offers classes , events , playtimes , and other programs designed to give parents or caregivers information , ideas , and skills to support their child ’ s growth and development from birth to kindergarten . Children delight in the variety of fun learning activities planned for them in a classroom or brought to your home by a home visitor .
ECFE is committed to curriculum that reflects the diversity of families . All ECFE teaching staff have a degree and state license in Parent Education , Early Childhood Education , or both .
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