Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a Community Education program for parents and their prekindergarten children, ages birth to through five (not yet in kindergarten).

For children ECFE is a great opportunity to meet other kids, practice social skill, be creative, and have fun learning. For parents, ECFE is a chance to spend time with your child in a fun atmosphere, as well as a great opportunity to meet other parents and exchange ideas. 

Each week centers around a theme. In the first half of the class, children and parents have an opportunity to work together on a variety of activities, including art projects, learning activities, circle time and more. In the second half of class, parents separate to have discussion time on a variety of parenting topics with a Parent Educator. 

• Two or more sessions of weekly classes 

• Children’s circle time with books, songs, fingerplays and rhymes 

• Parent learning and discussion topics are selected with parent input and interest 

• Time to build support and friendships with other parents 

• Classes and play times that are led by qualified staff 

• Special events including, Kick-Off, Gym Nights, Muffins with the Bunny, and more 

• Field Trips 

• Small class fees 

• ECFE Newsletter - at least twice a year 

For more information, or to register, contact ECFE on Facebook or Instagram at Mountain Lake ECFE

Rachel Minion, Program Coordinator

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is offered through Mountain Lake Public School District under the umbrella of Community Education.

ECFE Staff
Sara Nickel - ECFE Early Childhood Teacher
Rachel Sefcik - Early Childhood Assistant
Deb Warwick - Early Childhood Assistant