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EARLY
CHILDHOOD FAMILY PROGRAMS (ECFP)
Why is Early Education Important?
Early Childhood Family Programs (ECFP) educates children from birth through pre-kindergarten age by giving them the tools needed to transition into a successful K-12 educational experience. These programs also support parents by giving them the resources needed to make the most of the critical first years of their child's development, and strengthen community by shaping leaders for tomorrow.
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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Early Childhood Family Education is a public school program
for all District 347 families with children between the
ages of birth and kindergarten. ECFE provides parenting
information and children's activities through a variety
of programs. Specific classes are offered during the daytime
and evening hours for all children ages birth to five.
Scholarships are available for families if needed.
Early Childhood Family Education offers:
- Parent/Child Classes
- Parent Only Classes
- Special Events
- Field Trips
- Guest Speakers
- Home Visits
- Sibling Care
What can my family expect from ECFE?
...support in the role of parenting
...information on child development
...creative and fun activities to with your infant, toddler,
and preschooler
...information about community resources
...classes with other parents of young children
...home visits to talk one on one with a Parent Educator
...fun, family events
What will we do during typical ECFE class?
- Parent/Child Interaction– Parents and Children
explore the learning centers in the room.
- Circle Time -
Parents and Children are lead through songs, stories
and games by the Early Childhood Teacher
- Child Time - Children
spend time with friends and early childhood teacher exploring
and Learning
- Parent Discussion– Parents and Parent
Educator share information and discuss topics of choice.
Contact Information:
Jodi Wambeke
320-231-8492, Ext. 7216
wambekej@willmar.k12.mn.us
Washington Learning Center
325 SW Willmar Ave.
Willmar, MN 56201
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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Early Childhood Intervention – A message from the
Minnesota Department of Education
The Minnesota Department of Education helps ensure that
all Minnesota families with infants, toddlers, and preschool
children experiencing developmental delays or disabilities
have access to early intervention services close to home
when they need them. This is accomplished through the implementation
of a comprehensive, coordinated statewide system of local
interagency early intervention committees and service providers.
ECSE provides early education services to any child with
special needs starting at birth. This includes children
who, because of prematurity or other complications, may
experience problems or difficulties in the areas of development.
Parents work together with a team of professionals from
education, health and human service agencies to plan the
services the child needs. Services are free to children
who meet eligibility requirements.
Contact Information:
Nancy Holt
320-231-8492, Ext. 7227
holtn@willmar.k12.mn.us
Washington Learning Center
325 SW Willmar Ave.
Willmar, MN 56201
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Kids Together Preschool
Kids Together is a School Readiness preschool program
for families with children 3 to 5 years old. Parents
do not attend class with their child. However, they are required
to be involved with the program. Many opportunities are
available for families.
The goal of Kids Together is to provide children with
a fun and enriching preschool program that will enable
them to enter school with the necessary skills, behavior,
family stability and support to progress and flourish.
Kids Together curriculum supports a child's individual
developmental stage of learning. We integrate opportunity
for social, emotional, physical and intellectual development
and enhancement with 2, 3, or 4 days per week options. Program runs September to May.
Information and applications for Kids Together are available
in the spring of each year. Scholarships are available
for qualifying families.
Contact Information:
Jodi Wambeke
320-231-8492, Ext. 7216
wambekej@willmar.k12.mn.us
Washington Learning Center
325 SW Willmar Ave.
Willmar, MN 56201
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Creative Kids Preschool
Creative Kids is a half day preschool program that provides children ages 3 to 5 an opportunity to explore, learn and play in an educational environment while engaging them in several opportunities for growth and development. Parents do not attend class with their children, but Creative Kids does provide other opportunities for parents to be involoved in their child's education.
Creative Kids meets for 3 1/2 hours per day, 4 days a week, for 30 weeks. Lunch is provided each day. Program runs from September to May. Information and applications for Creative Kids are available in the spring of each year. Scholarships are available for qualifying families.
Contact Information:
Jodi Wambeke
320-231-8492, Ext. 7216
wambekej@willmar.k12.mn.us
Washington Learning Center
325 SW Willmar Ave.
Willmar, MN 56201
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Cardinal Kids Preschool
Cardinal Kids Preschool is an exciting program for children
who are 4 years old by September 1st of the current school
year. The preschool program follows the regular school
calendar. Cardinal Kids Preschool is open from 7 am until
5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with the educational program
from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. daily.
Cardinal Kids Preschool program will provide students
the exposure to developmentally appropriate practices that
are proven to better prepare children for Kindergarten.
Program goals are for students to
- develop pre-reading
and pre-math readiness skills
- develop listening skills
and self-help skills
- improve social skills
- improve fine and gross motor
skills
- gain self confidence
Cardinal Kids Preschool is an inclusion program with students
from Early Childhood Special Education programming learning
alongside other children from the community.
BILLING
- If you are currently enrolled in Cardinal Kids Preschool and would like to view your billing statement click here.
Contact Information:
Ann Trochlil
320-231-8300, Ext. 6630
trochlila@willmar.k12.mn.us
Kennedy Elementary School
824 7th St. SW
Willmar, MN 56201
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Family Literacy
Family Literacy is a program for Learning and Parenting.
Preschoolers and their families attend this program to
receive support and help with parenting. Parent and child
will be involved in learning stations, circle reading time,
and discussion around raising children. Parents will be
involved in learning English, and studying for their GED,
driver's exam, citizenship, reading, etc.
Contact Information:
Jodi Wambeke
320-231-8492, Ext. 7216
wambekej@willmar.k12.mn.us
Washington Learning Center
325 SW Willmar Ave.
Willmar, MN 56201
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Early Childhood Screening
The early childhood years from birth to the start of kindergarten
are an important time of rapid learning and growth. Early
Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how
children are doing at three ½ or four years. It
identifies, at an early stage, possible learning or health
concerns so that children can get needed help before starting
school. Early Childhood Screening is required for entrance
in Minnesota's public schools.
For more Early Childhood Screening information, call 320-231-8490.
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Are You Connected?
Are you connected to Willmar Public Schools?
Please call the district office at 231-8500 if...
- You are a new resident of Willmar and have young children
- Your family status has increased
- Your address or phone number has changed within Willmar
Willmar census numbers help determine the amount of levy funding that our school district receives from the state of Minnesota. These funds determine the amount of services that Early Childhood Family Programs can offer in our community.
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