Welcome to Minnetonka Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). Here, you can explore new experiences, meet other families, and grow and learn together with your child. Core ECFE serves families with children from birth to age three, focusing on the developmental phases and stages of early childhood.

ECFE works to support you as a parents/caregivers and to strengthen and empower families. The goal is to enhance the ability of all parents and other family members to provide the best possible environments for their child's learning. Weekly classes include parent-child interactive activities along with educator led discussions. Follow you child's lead during parent-child time (first half of the class). Parent discussion time 9second half of the class) is led by a licensed parent educator. This is an opportunity for parents to process joys and concerns, problem solve and share insights and resources. Topics may include sibling relationships, toilet training, child development, self- regulation, temperament, sleep and more.

Early childhood screening appointments will be released monthly (July-April). If you would like an email reminder to be notified when new dates become available, please email the screening office at laurie.harkness@minnetonkaschools.org Early Childhood Screening is required by the State of Minnesota for all preschool-aged children (ages three to five), before entering public school. It is a free and simple check on how your child is growing and developing; it is structured to include fun games that will assess multiple areas of your child’s health and development. Your child can be screened at any Minnesota school district screening office to fulfill the requirement. The one-time screening is preferred at age 3. If your child plans to enroll into kindergarten at Minnetonka Public Schools and was screened in another school district, please email a copy of their screening summary to laurie.harkness@minnetonkaschools.org To ensure a positive experience during the screening: Only one parent/guardian may accompany a child during the screening appointment. Siblings are not allowed in the screening room, as they can be a distraction. Sick child? For up-to-date health protocol information please visit, Minnetonka SD Health Services. Email or call the screening office if you need to reschedule your appointment.

Welcome to Minnetonka Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). Here, you can explore new experiences, meet other families, and grow and learn together with your child. Parent workshops differ from ECFE classes in that there is no child and parent time.

Welcome to Minnetonka Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)! Here, you can explore new experiences, meet other families, and grow and learn together with your child. Specialized ECFE classes serve families with children from birth to age five, offering unique classes developed from family feedback and community input. Some courses run for 10 weeks, while others span the entire school year. Join us and be part of a supportive and enriching community!