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Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - South Washington County School District 833

7362 East Point Douglas Road South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Eligibility

Families with preschool age children who are residents of Cottage Grove, Newport, Saint Paul Park, Woodbury, and the townships of Afton, Denmark, and Grey Cloud Island in Washington County

Required documents

Vary by service

Hours

7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call; visit website for enrollment information

Fees

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

Service area

Afton, MN
Cottage Grove, MN
Grey Cloud Island, MN
Newport, MN
Saint Paul Park, MN
Woodbury, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Description

Provides parenting education for Minnesota families with pre-school age children. 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. Current classes and events vary. Call for information. Services may include: - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Drop-in play sessions - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits and family support for the child's emotional well-being, and answer developmental questions - Information on community resources - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups and parent resources - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4 - Single parent program - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics

Last Assured

05/19/2025

Providing organization

South Washington County School District 833

Public school district