Farmington Area Community Educationhttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-28T23:42:40-05:00Drop Inhttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4582/ecfe-2023-2024/drop-in—12023-09-01T08:00:00-05:00<p>No pre registration is required for this Drop In class. Come every week or just once. Come when you can and leave when you must.</p>Early Childhood Screening April 5http://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4912/early-childhood-screening-2023-2024/early-childhood-screening-april-52024-03-08T10:00:00-06:00<p>In Minnesota, all children must be screened before entering Kindergarten in a public school. All children have the right to receive a free Early Childhood Screening with age 3 being the recommended age. Children can be also screened at age 4 and 5.</p><p>Early Childhood Screening is a free snapshot of how your child is growing, developing, and learning. Early Childhood Screening can connect families with resources in the community. Interpreter services are provided at no cost to families if needed.</p><p>You must submit all of the following paperwork. You can either:</p><p>1. Print it out and submit it to Farmington Community Education 6100 195th St W, Farmington, MN 55044 or</p><p>2. Complete it electronically, save it, and email it to <a href="mailto:?subject=Early%20Childhood%20Screening%20Date:">chenderson@farmington.k12.mn.us.</a> Please note the screening appointment date in the subject line of the email.</p><p>Each child will need all of the following:</p><p>1. <a href="https://www.farmingtonce.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_50982635/File/Early%20Childhood/Screening/Screening%20Package.pdf">Screening packet</a></p><p>2. One social/emotional questionnaire. Please complete one of the following based on the age of the child at the time of the screening.</p><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.farmingtonce.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_50982635/File/Early%20Childhood/Screening/ASQ36FILLABLE%2023.pdf">36 months – 42 months of age</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.farmingtonce.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_50982635/File/Early%20Childhood/Screening/ASQ48FILLABLE%2023.pdf">42 months and 1 day – 54 months of age</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.farmingtonce.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_50982635/File/Early%20Childhood/Screening/ASQ60FILLABLE%2023.pdf">Over 54 months of age</a></li>
</ul><p>3. A copy of your child’s immunization record. (This can be in any format.) If you are a conscientious objector, please provide a copy of your notarized objection.</p><p>Interpreters are provided at no cost to families. Please let us us know if you or your child will need an interpreter during the screening. Please note that family members cannot interpret for children.</p><p><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"></span><strong><strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"></span></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"></span></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><br><strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"></span></strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);"></span><br></strong>
</span></p><p><strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><br></span></strong></p><p><a href="http://www.farmington.k12.mn.us/community_education/early_learning/early_childhood_screening/early_childhood_screening_forms/" target="_blank"></a></p>Early Childhood Screening April 24http://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4913/early-childhood-screening-2023-2024/early-childhood-screening-april-242024-03-08T10:00:00-06:00<p>In Minnesota, all children must be screened before entering Kindergarten in a public school. All children have the right to receive a free Early Childhood Screening with age 3 being the recommended age. Children can be also screened at age 4 and 5.</p><p>Early Childhood Screening is a free snapshot of how your child is growing, developing, and learning. Early Childhood Screening can connect families with resources in the community. Interpreter services are provided at no cost to families if needed.</p><p>You must submit all of the following paperwork. You can either:</p><p>1. Print it out and submit it to Farmington Community Education 6100 195th St W, Farmington, MN 55044 or</p><p>2. Complete it electronically, save it, and email it to <a href="mailto:?subject=Early%20Childhood%20Screening%20Date:">chenderson@farmington.k12.mn.us.</a> Please note the screening appointment date in the subject line of the email.</p><p>Each child will need all of the following:</p><p>1. <a href="https://www.farmingtonce.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_50982635/File/Early%20Childhood/Screening/Screening%20Package.pdf">Screening packet</a></p><p>2. One social/emotional questionnaire. Please complete one of the following based on the age of the child at the time of the screening.</p><ul> <li><a href="https://www.farmingtonce.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_50982635/File/Early%20Childhood/Screening/ASQ36FILLABLE%2023.pdf">36 months – 42 months of age</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.farmingtonce.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_50982635/File/Early%20Childhood/Screening/ASQ48FILLABLE%2023.pdf">42 months and 1 day – 54 months of age</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.farmingtonce.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_50982635/File/Early%20Childhood/Screening/ASQ60FILLABLE%2023.pdf">Over 54 months of age</a></li>
</ul><p>3. A copy of your child’s immunization record. (This can be in any format.) If you are a conscientious objector, please provide a copy of your notarized objection.</p><p>Interpreters are provided at no cost to families. Please let us us know if you or your child will need an interpreter during the screening. Please note that family members cannot interpret for children.</p><p><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"></span><strong><strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"></span></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"></span></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><br><strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"></span></strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);"></span><br></strong>
</span></p><p><strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><br></span></strong></p><p><a href="http://www.farmington.k12.mn.us/community_education/early_learning/early_childhood_screening/early_childhood_screening_forms/" target="_blank"></a></p>ECFE Out and Abouthttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4875/ecfe-2023-2024/ecfe-out-and-about2024-03-01T08:00:00-06:00<p>ECFE Out and About</p><p>Join our ECFE staff while we are at a location near you! Explore your community and see places you might not have been before. Families will have the opportunity to build relationships and try new things, all with the support of ECFE staff. Planned activities will be geared for children birth - third grade, so bring the family. Registration is preferred in advance so that we can best prepare, but if your plans change and you can come at the last minute, come and register at the event!</p><p>Cost is $3 per child, $10 maximum per family. Children under 1 year of age are free.</p>It's a Party!http://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4894/ecfe-2023-2024/it-s-a-party2024-03-01T08:00:00-06:00<p>It's A Party!</p><p>Trying to keep a schedule this summer? Join us for a birth-5 class on Thursday mornings in June. Who’s up for a party? Looking for ways to add more fun at home? ECFE will give you ideas to make ordinary activities extraordinary by turning them into a party. Have you tried a PJ Party, a Sprinkler Party, or a Bike Party? Come to ECFE for some everyday celebrating and see what kind of party we’re throwing!</p>Musical Morningshttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4890/ecfe-2023-2024/musical-mornings2024-03-01T08:00:00-06:00<p>Meet ECFE at Evergreen Knoll Park for a morning of music and activities! Each session will include special guests, art, and games geared for children ages birth through five. This is a collaboration between Farmington ECFE, Dakota County Library Foundation, Friends of the Farmington Library, and the City of Farmington. Feel free to register for one date or all three - each session will be unique.</p>ECFE at the Parkhttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4891/ecfe-2023-2024/ecfe-at-the-park2024-03-01T08:00:00-06:00<p>Join ECFE staff at Lake Julia Park for some activities, crafts, games, socialization and fun! We'll be there from 9:30AM-11AM, but come when you can and leave when you must. Advance registration is encouraged so that we can be prepared, but you can always register when you get there too! Activities are geared toward children birth- 5 years old, but the whole family is always welcome. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children during this time. This event is FREE. Register for one, or all - we can't wait to see you! In the case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. Feel free to check our website at <a href="http://www.ECFEfamily.com">www.ECFEfamily.com</a> for weather related information. </p><p>Here are the themes for each week:</p><p>June 4 - Ocean Exploration</p><p>June 11 - Camping Adventure</p><p>June 18 - Super Sports Day</p><p>June 25 - Awesome Art</p>ECFE Drop In and Gym Paymentshttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4719/ecfe-2023-2024/ecfe-drop-in-and-gym-payments2023-11-01T00:00:00-05:00<p>Drop In and Gym Time payments</p>Saturday ECFE Little Serieshttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4713/ecfe-2023-2024/saturday-ecfe-little-series2023-11-01T08:00:00-05:00<p>Saturday ECFE Little Series Classes </p><p>Birth to Pre-K </p><p>Registration is required. All classes will have activities related to the theme. Class activities are geared for children ages birth through age Prek 5.</p>Pick 6!http://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4717/ecfe-2023-2024/pick-62023-11-01T08:00:00-05:00<p>Now is your chance to join us for our newest class offering. To best fit your hectic schedules, we have new mini classes being offered - you pick the themes you want the most. And . . . it's a steal - while you pick and pay for 6 classes, you are welcome to come to all 10 at no extra charge. Watch for a list of themes by the middle of November and start planning.</p>Drop Ins and Gym Timeshttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4718/ecfe-2023-2024/drop-ins-and-gym-times2023-11-01T08:00:00-05:00<p>Register once and it includes all of the following options:</p><p>.- Marvelous Mondays</p><p> - Thursday Afternoons</p><p> - Thursday Evenings</p><p> - Tuesday Night Gym Times</p><p> - Saturday Gym Times</p><p><strong>**PLEASE NOTE*** TWIST AND TUMBLE OPEN GYM TIMES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THESE AND ARE A SEPARATE PROGRAM REQUIRING REGSITRATION AND PAYMENT THROUGH THAT PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY. THANK YOU!</strong></p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p>Payment can be made during your first time registering and then can be made on-site with your teachers at any later sessions. Only electronic forms of payment are accepted, no cash/check.</p>Tools for Parentinghttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4618/ecfe-2023-2024/tools-for-parenting—12023-08-26T08:00:00-05:00<p>Are you wondering how to balance life? Do you have work, home, children and adult relationships all pulling for your attention? Spend time with others that can empathize with your situation. The parents will have an informal discussion just for parents! Class is offered online through a Google Meet, jump on when you can, leave when you must. Registration will be open the entire session.</p>Online Drop In Classhttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4623/ecfe-2023-2024/online-drop-in-class2023-08-25T08:00:00-05:00<p>Online Drop In Class! Join our ECFE staff on a google meet for a time of fun and learning. The class is free! Just use the link given to you in your confirmation notes. The link will be the same from one week to the next so you don't need to re-register. Classes are held on Monday's from 12:15PM - 12:45PM. Register to receive the link.</p>Raising a Creative Childhttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4701/ecfe-2023-2024/raising-a-creative-child2023-10-16T08:00:00-05:00<p>Raising a Creative Child S</p><p>Birth to PreK 5</p><p>Quirk, whimsy, humor, worries, likes and dislikes. All these things make you uniquely you. This class will celebrate it all. Kids will have opportunities to discover, explore and express their creative selves. Parents will separate and discuss topics of their interests. Register all of your children, but pay for only one!</p>Messy Playhttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4699/ecfe-2023-2024/messy-play2023-10-16T08:00:00-05:00<p>Messy Play </p><p>Birth to Prek 5</p><p>Discover the artist, the scientist, or the engineer within your child! Make a mess on us. Discover colors, textures, and shades. Take time to build and discover. </p><p>Go home with new and fun ideas. Parents will separate, giving them a chance to discuss with a parent educator the challenges of parenting children under 5.</p><p> Register all of your children, but pay for only one!</p>It’s all about baby!http://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4475/ecfe-2023-2024/it-s-all-about-baby2023-08-01T08:00:00-05:00<p>It’s all about baby! No Separation </p><p>Being a parent of a baby is an exciting as well as a challenging experience! Join other parents and their babies for special activities. Parents and babies do not separate for this class. You will have opportunities to talk about experiences as a parent and time for questions and sharing ideas with a Parent Educator. Siblings are welcome for the class. You can also get tips on sibling interactions. This is a great beginning class for your newest addition and the whole family.</p>2's and 3'shttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4472/ecfe-2023-2024/2-s-and-3-s2023-08-01T08:00:00-05:00<p>
2's and 3's<br><em>Must be 24- 48 months<br></em></p><p>
What can you expect from your little one now that your child is getting a little older? Learn reasons why one minute your child is a "little adult" and the next minute is falling apart. Learn the ways you can help them learn the skills they need to cope with day to day life. Discuss ways one can encourage when children cooperate and options for parents to aid in a "peaceful" household. The parents will separate for the discussion time.</p><p> Childcare is available for preschool siblings.</p>3's and Uphttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4473/ecfe-2023-2024/3-s-and-up2023-08-01T08:00:00-05:00<p>
<strong>3's and Up </strong></p><p><strong><em>Must be 3 years <br></em></strong></p><p>Your child will be given the chance to explore, experiment, investigate and interact with others. Circle time will include books, educational games and other preschool learning opportunities. In your Parent discussion group, you will be able to choose topics of interest to the group, along with learning how to help your child in their exploration. Parent(s)/guardian(s) will go to a separate room for discussion time. <br> Registration is necessary for childcare of preschool siblings.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>We are excited that our classes are filling fast. If you find that the class that you desire is full, please register on the wait list. We may have enough to add an additional class! Questions call 651-460-3200? We encourage you to sign up for another class to ensure you are registered for a class. </strong></p>Parenting Twoshttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4476/ecfe-2023-2024/parenting-twos2023-08-01T08:00:00-05:00<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Parenting Twos <br></strong></p><p><strong><em>Must be 24-36 months <br></em></strong></p><p>Twos are growing fast and love to explore! This class will focus on the unique as well as challenging stages of the two-year old. The children will enjoy appropriate activities for a two year old. Parents will go to a separate room for discussion time. The topics discussed will pertain to the fast changing two. </p><p><strong>We are excited that our classes are filling fast. If you find that the class that you desire is full, please register on the wait list. We may have enough to add an additional class! Questions call 651-460-3200? We encourage you to sign up for another class to ensure you are registered for a class. </strong></p>Toddlers on the Gohttp://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4481/ecfe-2023-2024/toddlers-on-the-go2023-08-01T08:00:00-05:00<p> Toddlers on the Go NS</p><p> 10-23 months</p><p>Have fun participating together in planned age-appropriate activities designed to promote and stimulate learning and social skills as well as language and motor development. Parents and children will not separate. An informal discussion time will be available during class for the parents. Registration is necessary for childcare of preschool siblings.</p><p><strong>We are excited that our classes are filling fast. If you find that the class that you desire is full, please register on the wait list. We may have enough to add an additional class! Questions call 651-460-3200?</strong></p><hr> <p><br><strong></strong></p>Just me @ECFE 23-24http://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4097/ecfe-2023-2024/just-me-ecfe-23-242023-02-01T08:00:00-06:00<p>Just Me @ ECFE </p><p>Separation </p><p>Must be 3 by class start.</p><p>This “child only” class will provide a typical preschool experience for your child. This is a great transitional class for families not quite ready to commit to a regular preschool schedule.</p><p>Important: Parents will be required to attend a “family class” with their child three scheduled days during the session. These sessions will inform the parents what their child is learning in class time. All children must be 3 years old by the start of class and can take care of all of their toileting needs. Free childcare is available on the “family class” days only if registered.</p><p>Please only register for one class per session. </p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Questions call 651-460-3200? </strong></p>