Program Information
     Welcome to another program year.  It is always exciting to meet with you and hear about the growth and development of your child.  We look forward to visiting with you in your home, and meeting with you at the Early Childhood Center for activities, playgroups, and meetings.  This partnership can help lay a strong foundation for your child's future success in school. Parents as Teachers is offered at no cost to all interested parents in Valley Park School District

Birth to Three PAT Program and Three to Five PAT Program
These programs offers four components:

  • Personal Visits:
         Personalized home visits by a certified parent educator, specially trained in child development. The visits include: Parent education about developmental expectations and observation, age appropriate activities and ideas, and developmental handouts.
     

  • Parent Meetings/Activity Nights:
          A time for parents to gain and share new insights from educators, professional presenters, or shared experiences about child development, parenting issues, or learning activities with your child. You may attend as many meetings or activities as you wish.
     

  • Developmental and Health Screenings:        
         In home developmental screenings are offered to assess the child's overall development as well as health, hearing, and vision. Screenings can help identify areas of difficulty for children early. This allows the parent to provide activities to build skills in weak areas, or seek professional help if necessary.
     

  • Referral Networking:
         Referrals are given at a parent's request to link families to other community services.

    Please call 636.923.3531 to set up an appointment.
 

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