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Early Childhood Family Education

Early Childhood Family Education - No Summer 2026 Classes

There will be no ECFE classes this summer due to building renovations at CLEC. Check out the Lakeville Area Community Education catalog to learn more about spring ECFE offerings, ECFE home visits, our summer partnership with the Heritage Library story time, and fall ECFE programming. 

Learn more about ECFE offerings in general at clec.isd194.org/early-childhood.

Getting to know more about ECFE Classes

Growing Together - For You and Your Child

Half of each class is devoted to activities planned by a licensed early childhood teacher for parents and children to explore together. Together you can enjoy learning through art, music, stories and a variety of developmental activities. It is an opportunity to learn new ideas, games and activities that you can do at home.

Growing Independently - For Your Child

The remaining portion of each class is for children to have fun learning through play using art, movement, games and stories with the licensed early childhood teacher, the classroom assistant and the other children. New friendships are formed and children discover aspects of “me” while they learn apart from you. The goal of the children’s program is to develop a healthy self-concept and a joy of learning.

Growing Confidently – For You

While children take part in the children’s program, parents join with other parents in an informal group setting for discussion time led by a licensed parent educator. Being a parent is enjoyable, complex, and at times, stressful. Parents have the opportunity to choose and discuss current family topics, share ideas and concerns and feel encouraged by the support of others.

ECFE at the Heritage Library this Summer

Join ECFE staff and meet friends at the Heritage Library for story times this summer! No registration required. An ECFE licensed Parent Educator will be available to connect and answer parenting questions at the end of story time. 

Dates & Times:

Tuesday’s Baby Story Time for 0-2 year olds

  • June 2 & 16; July 7 & 21; August 4
  • 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday’s Story Time for 2-6 year olds

  • June 3* & 17; July 8* & 22; August 5*
  • *Select dates will have ‘Take & Make’ projects available, first come first serve.

Location: 

Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Dr, Lakeville

ECFE Class Locations

Crystal Lake Education Center (CLEC)
16250 Ipava Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044

• A10 Moon Room
• A11A Parent Ed, Comet Room 
• A11B Parent Ed, Rocket Room 
• A12 Rainbow Room
• A13 Star Room 
• A14 Sunshine Room
• M79 Sky Room - Sibling Care

2025-2026 STUDENT CALENDAR