ECFE 2026-2027
All Ages Adventure
ECFE Parent & Child Classes
ECFE for All Ages is a play-based class for families with children from birth through early elementary. Each session includes structured parent-child time, hands-on activities, and access to the Move & Learn room for active play.
Mondays
Instructors:
- Ashley Rivard
- Abigale Webster
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Sep 21st 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Oct 5th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Oct 12th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Oct 19th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Nov 23rd 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Nov 30th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Dec 7th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Mon, Dec 14th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
Wednesdays
Instructors:
- Ashley Rivard
- Abigale Webster
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Sep 23rd 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Sep 30th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Oct 7th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Oct 14th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Dec 2nd 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Dec 9th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Dec 16th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
Nenad Stojkovic (flickr)
April 1 Screening
Early Childhood Screening
What to Expect You’ll receive an email about two weeks before your appointment with forms to complete in advance. Please enter through Door #1; staff will guide you to the screening area.
3:15 PM April 1
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 1st 2027 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:30 PM April 1
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 1st 2027 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:45 PM April 1
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 1st 2027 | 3:45 - 4:45 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
4:00 PM April 1
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 1st 2027 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
Nenad Stojkovic (flickr)
April 29 Screening
Early Childhood Screening
What to Expect You’ll receive an email about two weeks before your appointment with forms to complete in advance. Please enter through Door #1; staff will guide you to the screening area.
3:15 PM April 29
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 29th 2027 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:30 PM April 29
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 29th 2027 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:45 PM April 29
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 29th 2027 | 3:45 - 4:45 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
4:00 PM April 29
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 29th 2027 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
Chisago County Baby Cafe
ECFE Parent & Child Classes
Breastfeeding gathering for moms, babies & moms to be. Join us for mom to mom encouragement and meet other moms in your area. Baby weight checks and Lactation Consultant also available to answer questions.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2nd 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Sep 9th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Sep 16th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Sep 23rd 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Sep 30th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Oct 7th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Oct 14th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Nov 25th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Dec 2nd 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Dec 9th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Dec 16th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Jan 6th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Jan 13th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Jan 20th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Jan 27th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Feb 3rd 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Feb 10th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Feb 17th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Feb 24th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Mar 3rd 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Mar 10th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Mar 17th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Mar 24th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Mar 31st 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Apr 7th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Apr 14th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Apr 21st 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, Apr 28th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, May 5th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, May 12th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, May 19th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Wed, May 26th 2027 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
Nenad Stojkovic (flickr)
December Screening
Early Childhood Screening
What to Expect You’ll receive an email about two weeks before your appointment with forms to complete in advance. Please enter through Door #1; staff will guide you to the screening area.
3:15 PM December 3
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:30 PM December 3
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:45 PM December 3
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 3:45 - 4:45 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
4:00 PM December 3
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
ECFE Fun with Fine Motor Ages Birth - 5 Years
ECFE Parent & Child Classes
Join us for a hands-on ECFE class designed to help young children build the small muscle skills they need for everyday tasks and future learning.
ECTU-F26OCT
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
ECFE Fun with Letters Ages Birth - 5 Years
ECFE Parent & Child Classes
Letters are everywhere! Join us for a playful ECFE class that introduces young children to the world of letters through songs, stories, movement, games, art, and hands-on activities.
ECTU-F26NOV
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
ECFE Fun with Numbers Ages Birth - 5 Years
ECFE Parent & Child Classes
Counting, sorting, measuring, and exploring patterns - math is all around us! In this playful ECFE class, children and their caregivers will discover early math concepts through games, songs, stories, movement, and hands-on activities.
ECTU-F26DEC
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
February Screening
Early Childhood Screening
What to Expect You’ll receive an email about two weeks before your appointment with forms to complete in advance. Please enter through Door #1; staff will guide you to the screening area.
3:15 PM February 18
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18th 2027 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:30 PM February 18
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18th 2027 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:45 PM February 18
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18th 2027 | 3:45 - 4:45 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
4:00 PM February 18
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18th 2027 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
January Screening
Early Childhood Screening
What to Expect You’ll receive an email about two weeks before your appointment with forms to complete in advance. Please enter through Door #1; staff will guide you to the screening area.
3:15 PM January 21
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21st 2027 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:30 PM January 21
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21st 2027 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:45 PM January 21
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21st 2027 | 3:45 - 4:45 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
4:00 PM January 21
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21st 2027 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
Littlest Learners (Birth to 17 months)
ECFE Parent & Child Classes
Connect with other parents and babies in a calm, supportive setting. Learn about your child’s development, explore infant behavior, and gain guidance for the first years. Includes weekly activities and support from a family resource coach.
Friday AM
Instructors:
- Ashley Rivard
- Abigale Webster
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Sep 25th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Oct 9th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Oct 23rd 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Oct 30th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Nov 6th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Nov 13th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Nov 20th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Dec 4th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Dec 11th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Dec 18th 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
March Screening
Early Childhood Screening
What to Expect You’ll receive an email about two weeks before your appointment with forms to complete in advance. Please enter through Door #1; staff will guide you to the screening area.
3:15 PM March 11
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 11th 2027 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:30 PM March 11
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 11th 2027 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:45 PM March 11
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 11th 2027 | 3:45 - 4:45 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
4:00 PM March 11
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 11th 2027 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
Nenad Stojkovic (flickr)
October Screening
Early Childhood Screening
What to Expect You’ll receive an email about two weeks before your appointment with forms to complete in advance. Please enter through Door #1; staff will guide you to the screening area.
3:15 PM October 29
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29th 2026 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:30 PM October 29
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29th 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
3:45 PM October 29
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:45 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
4:00 PM October 29
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29th 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | North Branch Area Education Center |
Terrific Tots (18 to 36 months)
ECFE Parent & Child Classes
Encourage your child’s natural curiosity as they play, explore, and make new friends. This class includes time in both the ECFE classroom and the Move & Learn room.
Friday
Instructors:
- Ashley Rivard
- Abigale Webster
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18th 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Sep 25th 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Oct 9th 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Oct 23rd 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Oct 30th 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Nov 6th 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Nov 13th 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Nov 20th 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Dec 4th 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Dec 11th 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |
| Fri, Dec 18th 2026 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM | North Branch Area Education Center |