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Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Bemidji Independent School District 31

3300 Gillett Drive NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

Eligibility

Open Enrollment

Required documents

Birth Certificate and Immunization Records

Hours

Paul Bunyan Center (3300 Gillett Drive NW, Bemidji, MN 56001)Office Hours (School Year):7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - FridayBefore Care: 7:30 am - 7:45 amStudent Drop-Off:7:45 am - 8 am School Day: 8 am - 2:30 pmStudent Pick-Up:2:30 pmAfter Care: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pmJack & Jill Preschool (2005 Birchmont Drive NE, Bemidji MN 56601)School Day:8 am - 2:30 pm for MWF or T/TH Classes 8:15 am - 2:45 pm for M-F ClassStudent Drop-Off:7:45 am - 8:15 amAfter Care:2:30 pm - 5:30 pmJW Smith Preschool (1712 America Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601)School Day: 7:55 am - 2:40 pmStudent Drop-Off: 7:30 am - 7:55 amStudent Pick-Up:2:40 pmAfter Care: 2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
(218)333-3290
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Intake JW Smith Preschool

(218)333-8329(218)333-3290
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Registration Paul Bunyan Center, Jack & Jill Preschool, JW Smith Preschool

(218)333-3284
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Intake Paul Bunyan Center

(218)755-3133
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Intake Jack & Jill Preschool

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Call or walk in

Fees

Varies

Service area

Beltrami County, MN Bemidji, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Application Process

  • Walk In
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.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 and toy lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Home visits- Information on community resources- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Special events for the entire family- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children ages 3-5- Single parent program- Workshops on specific topics

Last Assured

04/18/2026

Providing organization

Bemidji Independent School District 31
Provides education with 7 grade schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, 1 adjudicated schools and 1 Alternative Education Center.