Programs for Families with Young Children

 (Infant to Kindergarten)

There are three easy ways to register:

            Phone: 320-752-4814 or toll free 1-877-889-4153 ext 4814

            Mail: LqPV Community Education, 2860 291^st Ave., Madison, MN56256

            Email: commed@lqpv.org

If possible, please register one week in advance of each event or class.

The fees we charge for programs may be waived for any family.

ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)

Lac qui Parle Valley ECFE offers a variety of opportunities for families with young children to spend time together as a family or one-to-one (one parent, one child). ECFE is a great place to get acquainted with other parents in the community who have young children.  Classes offer parent child activities that give parents a special time with their child as well as a time to discuss parenting issues with other moms and dads.

            Is your family new to the community? Please call the Community Education Office (toll free 1-877-889-4153 ext 4814) to get on our census and to receive information about early childhood screening, ECFE and preschool classes and special events.

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 between the ages of 3 to 4 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 not a kindergarten entrance test.

Lac qui Parle Community Preschool

Cooperating and collaborating, Lac qui ParleValleySchool District through the School Readiness program and Prairie Five Head Start, offer preschool experiences for children who are at least three years old by September 1, 2011.  There are classrooms in the Appleton `52 Wing and in the MMN Elementary School East Wing. Call Lac qui Parle Valley Community Education 752-4818 or toll free 1-877-889-4153 for more information.

Winter Class Sessions

All families with young children, infant up to kindergarten, are encouraged to select the location and time that works best for them. The fee for four sessions is $10/family and $20/family for eight sessions. All fees may be waived.
 

Mixed Age Classes

Mondays, Eight Sessions beginning February  6

MMN Elementary Preschool Room (East  Wing)

4:30-6:00 p.m. or 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Light supper available for participating families between the two classes,  6:00-6:15 p.m.  Donations  welcome

Mondays,  Eight Sessions beginning February 6

Appleton `52 Wing Preschool Room

Time: 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Friday Mornings,  Eight Sessions beginning February  3, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Preschool Room at MMN Elementary East  Wing
 

Infant Classes

Tuesdays, Four Sessions February 14-March 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

MMN Elementary East Wing Preschool Room
 

Toddler Classes

Tuesdays,  Four Sessions February 14,  5:45-6:45 p.m.

MMN Elementary East Wing Preschool Room 

                                             Winter Fun with Grandpa & Grandma

Preschool children up to kindergarten are invited  to spend a fun hour with their grandparents playing games and making a small craft project together.

Fee: $5/child for supplies

Location: MMN Elementary East Wing Preschool Room

Thursday, March 8, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Location: Appleton `52 Wing Preschool  Room

Thursday, March 8, 6:15-7:15 p.m.  
 

Mom `N Me ``Pampered from head to toe``

Preschool children ages 2 up to kindergarten and their mother and/or grandmother will have a fun evening together with many  fancyactivities like pedicures, art projects, photo pages and more.

Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Fee: $5/child for supplies

MMN Community Room (East Wing) Thursday, February  16

Appleton `52 Wing, Thursday February 23

 Call LQPV Community Ed with any questions

320-752-4567 or toll free 1-877-556-4153

Sponsored by Lac qui Parle Valley ECFE