Our mission statement is-
“The Ortonville Early Childhood Initiative commits to building community partnerships that enhance childcare, educational opportunities and family support for children birth to age 5.”
Local Co-Coordinators:
- Kari Dorry
Ph: 320-839-6229
kcdorry@msn.com
- Laura Lamb
Ph: 320-839-7100
mattandlauralamb@hotmail.com
Find us on FACEBOOK
RESOURCES
“Trusted parenting information, resources, and activities to help your children grow, develop, and learn from birth through high school.”
“Mother-daughter co-hosts Marti and Erin Erickson invite you to explore with them the many facets of motherhood in today’s world—from confronting the daily joys and struggles of helping kids grow up well, to balancing work and family, to considering the big questions of how society views and values mothers and mothering.”
A list of common milestones (taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye”) in your child’s life, from age 3 months to 5 years, as well as a Milestone Checklist.
CURRENT PROJECTS
- Big Toy Expo
- Childcare Appreciation Activities
- Cornfest Kiddie Parade
- Earthrise Farm Field Trips
- ECFE Advisory Board
- FRED Program
- Imagination Library
- Lakeside Park 0-6 Playground Project
- Musicians
- Newborn Gift Bags
- Ortonville Parks Passport Project
- Procrastinators Fair
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Reading on the Green
- Tot Swim
- Vendor Fair
POSSIBILITIES FOR THE FUTURE
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
- Assist with Summer Library Program
- Birth-5 Provider Meetings
- Brookings Children Museum Field Trip
- Every Family Ready to Learn Activities
- Funeral Home Field Trip
- Health Fair Activities
- Indoor Play Space
- Lakeside Playground Grand Opening Event
- Look What I can Do (Birth-3 Years Developmental Screenings)
- The possibilities are endless!
