We are offering a variety of events for families with children ages birth through prekindergarten this fall. Register weekly for indoor and outdoor adventures with your little ones. We look forward to seeing you!
Out and About ECFE
Join us for big adventures with ECFE! We will meet at a variety of fun locations throughout our community. Come and make new friends as we travel around town exploring new and familiar destinations. Our parent educator, Joy, and our early childhood teacher, Jocelyn, can’t wait to meet you.
Families provide their own transportation.
Ages Birth-Prekindergarten
Tue | 1:15-3:00 p.m. | $5 per child
September 22: Jensen Lake-Eagan
October 6: Woodhaven Park- Eagan
October 20: Whitetail Woods-Farmington
November 3: Kelley Park-Apple Valley
November 17: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center-Eagan
Register weekly: ce.district196.org/ecfe
Wednesday Family Playtime
Enjoy playtime with other families and our parent educator, Susan, and early childhood teacher, Kylen. Explore the wonders of math, science and senses while you squish, squeeze and create with playdough. Dump, pour, mash and mix in the sensory table. Become a little artist at the easel. Run, jump, climb and learn through movement in our gym. Expand language skills story and circle time.
Ages Birth-Prekindergarten
Wed | Sep 16-Dec 16 | 1:15-3:30 p.m. | $5 per child | skip Nov 25
Dakota Valley Learning Center, Apple Valley
Register weekly: ce.district196.org/ecfe
Backyard Bash
Thursday, September 24, 2026
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Dakota Valley Learning Center
4679 144th Street West, Apple Valley
Free to attend. Donations will be accepted at the door.
You are invited to a special Open House where families can experience the joy of early learning—outside! This event is designed for children and their parents to explore our outdoor learning spaces, engage in hands-on activities and connect with other families. Whether it’s digging in the dirt, painting in the sunshine or building with natural materials, children will be free to play, discover and imagine. Dress for the weather and come ready for fun.
Maleku Coffee food truck will have a variety of items available for purchase. A portion of the sales will be donated to Early Childhood Family Services.
All families with young children are welcome. No registration needed.
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