Edina Family Center

The mission of the Edina Family Center is to enhance the quality of family life through early childhood and family education.

What is ECFE?

Early Childhood Family Education at the Edina Family Center (EFC) is a Community Education Service of the Edina Public Schools and is the first connection between families and the school district. ECFE classes are 1-2 hours a week, depending on the age of the child, and offer three components:

Parent and Child Interaction Time – an early childhood teacher, licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education, provides developmentally appropriate activities for parents and children to enjoy together.
Guided Play for Children – a portion of the class (for children 7 months and beyond) is devoted to learning through play with teachers, licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education, and assistants while parents participate in a parent discussion in a separate room.
Parent Discussion Time – parents and caregivers participate in a discussion, led by a Minnesota Department of Education licensed parent educator. Joys and challenges of parenting are shared and topics are designed to address the developmental issues of each age group.

We offer:

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Parent/Child classes for children birth to age 5
DHS Licensed Preschool
Child only classes for ages 3-5 years
DHS Licensed Part-Time Child Care
ECFE Sibling care, Block Time and Drop-In Time
Beyond ECFE
K-12 Parent Classes, Workshops, Book Study, Individual Parent Ed Sessions, Workplace Parent Seminars
School Readiness
Help prepare 3 ½ -5 year olds for a successful school experience

In case of severe weather, the Edina Family Center follows the Edina School District Policy on School Closings

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