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Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Madelia Public School District 837

320 Buck Avenue SE, Madelia, MN 56062

Eligibility

Families with children ages birth to kindergarten age who are residents of Madelia Public School District

Required documents

Application/registration form photo ID

Hours

Vary by class 5:30 pm - 7 pm Monday or Tuesday 10 am - 11:30 am Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call; email; visit website

Fees

Class fees vary and are determined by the school district; sliding fee scale may be available; fees are waived for participants unable to pay

Service area

Madelia, MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Program Fees

  • Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children, but may just include parents/caregivers.ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child.Services may include:- Book lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Information on community resources- Outdoor classroom- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4- Special events for the entire family- Workshops on specific topicsNOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Last Assured

03/16/2026

Providing organization

Madelia Public School District 837
Public school district