2018-2019 ECFE Class Descriptions
2018-2019 ECFE Class Descriptions
Parent-Child Preschool
( For children 30 months – 5 years on or before Sept . 1 , 2018 , before kindergarten ) This class meets two days per week . Monday is a parent-child day and Wednesday is a child only day . You and your children play and learn together during the parent-child day , and you will separate for a discussion time . Children attend without parents on Wednesday and practice skills such as sharing , taking turns , problem solving , asking questions , and learning through play . Children must be able to use the bathroom independently to attend this class .
Course # |
Day / Time |
Location |
Fee |
100 * |
Mon / Wed , 9:15 – 11:45 am |
Gladstone Center |
E |
SC1 |
Sibling Care |
Gladstone Center |
B |
* Sibling care is available for this course .
Has your child been screened yet ?
Nature Family Fun
( For children birth – 5 years , before kindergarten ) Make nature discoveries together and meet new friends ! This class is offered at the Maplewood Nature Center in collaboration with Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE ) staff . Parents stay with their children during the entire class . Fee is $ 5 per child per class . Pre-registration is required .
Course # |
Day / Time |
Theme |
MNC-1 |
Sat , Sept 22 , 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Home for a Bunny |
MNC-2 Sat , Oct 13 , 10:00 – 11:30 am Wings , Paws and Claws
MNC-3 Sat , Nov 10 , 10:00 – 11:30 am
Chickadee Club : Winter Backyard Birds
MNC-4 |
Sat , Feb 23 , 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Owl Hoot-Along |
MNC-5 |
Sat , Mar 23 , 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Maple Sap into Syrup |
MNC-6 |
Sat , Apr 20 , 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Just Ducky ! |
Pop-In and Play
( For children birth – 5 years , before kindergarten ) Parents and children have an opportunity to learn and play in the ECFE classroom and gym with new activities each week . Parents , grandparents , guardians , or caretakers and their children are welcome . Fee is $ 3 per child , paid at the door each visit . Watch Facebook ( www . facebook . com / isd622ecfp ) for special FREE nights to celebrate grandparents , single parents , military , LGBTQ and blended families .
Course # Day / Time Location Fee
Pop-In |
Fri , 10:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Gladstone Center |
$ 3 / child |
Pop-In |
Tues , 6:00 – 7:30 pm |
Beaver Lake Center |
$ 3 / child |
Early Childhood Screening
ALL Minnesota children , ages 3 – 5 years , must complete a FREE early childhood and development screening . This FREE service provides an early look at your child ’ s development and is recommended for children at three years of age .
What happens during Screening ?
We check :
• Speech , language and cognitive skills
• Social / emotional / behavioral development
• Vision and hearing
• Immunization record and other health factors
What happens after Screening ?
• You will learn about your child ’ s results
• You can find out about community resources and Early Childhood Programs
Make your appointment today ! www . isd622 . org / earlychildhoodscreening 651-702-8468 651-788-3664 Español
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