Building Blocks for School Success: Early Childhood Family Education
January 10, 2008
ECFE is an Osakis Public school program available to all families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten. ECFE's mission is to strengthen families through the education and support of all parents, helping them to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children based on the belief that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children.
What are the reasons people come to ECFE?
-To spend time with their children
- To meet other parents and children
-To have a safe place for their children to experience separation during the parent discussion time
-To learn how to make their job as a parent easier
-To help their child learn to be more successful in school
My Parents and ME
weekly two-hour class sessions offered in two different age groups. A typical 2-hour class includes:
-Parent/Child activity Time
This is a chance for the child and parent to play, learn, discover and enjoy each other using age appropriate activities/skills prepared by staff. Circle time brings the whole group together for stories and songs.
-Parent Education Time
This provides support to parents in their very important job of child rearing, with information on child development and parenting skills. During the separation, a license early childhood teacher, along with other caring adult helpers, care for the children.
Preschool Program
What does Osakis Preschool offer?
- A program taught by licensed elementary education/early-childhood special education teachers
- An exclusive preschool in which children with special education needs are integrated into the program, if appropriate, for their services
- A curriculum that is re-evaluated each year to meet the specific needs and interests of the children in each class
- A program that is designed to promote skills in all areas - social, self-help, academic, motor and language
- Classes geared specifically to your child's age group and are developmentally appropriate
- A school setting in order to help each student become more comfortable before entering kindergarten
Classes Offered
3's and 4's
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:15-2:45
Ages 3-4 (child must have turned three by June 1, and must be toilet trained)
Transportation may be available for a fee, including to and from daycare
4's and 5's
Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:25 - 11:00 or 12:15-2:45
Ages 4-5 (child must have turned 4 by June 1)
Transportation may be available for a fee, including to and from daycare
Call on tuition rates
