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Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Mountain Lake Independent School District 173

450 12th Street, Mountain Lake, MN 56159

Eligibility

Families with children ages birth - Kindergarten who are residents of Cottonwood County

Required documents

Application/intake form immunization records photo ID proof of income

Hours

7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Application process

Call; email; 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

Mountain Lake, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Description

Early Childhood Family Education (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 healthy child development. - 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 - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Single parent program - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics

Last Assured

06/12/2025

Providing organization

Mountain Lake Independent School District 173

A school district with one elementary school and one secondary school