*Infant-Toddler Program*-
Parents participate in their child's developmental program and learn intervention techniques thanks to the infant/toddler program for children from birth to age three. The child's family can see firsthand how teaching and therapy techniques can be incorporated into everything from routine household activities to playtime. Including the family in the child's program helps
diminish some of the concerns experienced by parents of children with special needs.
*Preschool*-
Interaction between children with special needs and children whose development and behavior is age appropriate is the key to the success of the Early Education Center's preschool. A half-day preschool session offers activities for children from age three to five. It provides children with experiences and interactions that help them adapt more easily to the structured environment of an elementary school when they transition to kindergarten. Physical, occupational and speech/language therapy are incorporated into normal classroom activities. Children in preschool benefit from the creative positive learning environment. They also become more sensitive to the needs of others and learn to accept differences among all people.
*Community Services*-
Community services provided by staff from the Early Education Center reach eligible three to five year old children in their preschool setting throughout Reno County. Services offered include speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, visually impaired services, orientation mobility services and early childhood special education services. Community services staff members work closely with the staff at a child's preschool to integrate the child's therapy into his/her daily routine.
*Developmental Screenings*-
Developmental screenings are offered for children from birth to age five who live in Reno County. This free service enables professionals to assess a child's general growth and development. The child will be screened in the following areas: hearing, vision, balance/coordination, health, speech/language, thinking/reasoning, and self-help/social. Call for an appointment:
For children who are ages birth to 32 months, call 620-615-5863
For children who are ages 33 months to 5, call 620-615-5850
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The Early Education Center is owned and operated by Hutchinson Public Schools USD 308 and is licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Interagency support from USD 308, the Reno County Education Cooperative and the Training and Evaluation Center of Hutchinson, Inc. allows the Early Education Center to provide an array of services for children from birth to age five in Reno County. In accordance with Federal Law and United States Department of Agriculture policy this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
