Early Childhood Family Education - Ely Independent School District 696

600 East Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731

Eligibility

Families with children ages birth - Kindergarten who are residents of Ely

Hours

- Preschool Class: 9 am - 11 am Monday - Thursday - Infant/Toddler Class: 9 am - 11 am Wednesday

(218)365-6166

Voice

(218)365-6138

Fax

https://www.ely.k12.mn.us/early-childhood-family-education

Application process

Call

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

Ely, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

No Fee

Description

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. Classes offer: - Child Time: After parents leave for parent group, the children (age 1 and older) remain with an early childhood educator and support staff - Parent Education: Parents and a licensed parent educator share experiences, ideas, and information - Parent/Child Time: Parents and children experience a wide variety of learning opportunities planned by a licensed teacher that promotes child growth and development and gives parents ideas to try at home

Last Assured

12/15/2025

What's Here

Public Preschools Parent/Child Activity Groups Parenting Materials Parenting Skills Classes School Readiness Programs Child Development Classes Early Identification Programs

Providing organization

Ely Independent School District 696

Public school district