Social and emotional development

Enjoys doing new things Plays “Mom” and “Dad” Is more and more creative with make-believe play Would rather play with other children than by himself Cooperates with other children Often can’t tell what’s real and what’s make-believe Talks about what she likes and what she is interested in

Language and communication

Knows some basic rules of grammar, such as correctly using “he” and “she” Sings a song or says a poem from memory such as the “Itsy Bitsy Spider” or the “Wheels on the Bus” Tells stories Can say first and last name

Learning, thinking, problem-solving

Names some colors and some numbers Understands the idea of counting Starts to understand time 'Remembers parts of a story Understands the idea of “same” and “different” Draws a person with 2 to 4 body parts Uses scissors Starts to copy some capital letters Plays board or card games Tells you what he thinks is going to happen next in a book

Physical development

Hops and stands on one foot up to 2 seconds Catches a bounced ball most of the time Pours, cuts with supervision, and mashes own food

Tiny Treasures at Trinity Methodist Church

Pre-K classroom ages 4-5

Mornings: Mon through Thurs 8:30-11:30am
Afternoons: Mon through Thurs 12:30-3:30pm

Trinity Methodist Church

1602 N. Main

620-665-0060

USD 309 Pre-K Panthers

Pre-K classroom age 4

Nickerson and South Hutch Elementary

400 N Nickerson St

Nickerson, KS 67561

620-422-3215 or 620-665-84414

Healthy Families

Ages 4-5

Healthy Families is a free, reliable support to strengthen your family and assist parents who are overburdened by stress factors. A Healthy Families home visitor will meet with your family regularly, usually once each week.

129 W. 2nd Ave.

Suite E.

620-664-5000

USD 308 Pre-K

Age 4

USD 308 will provide full-day Pre-K services, Monday through Friday, at Avenue A Elementary School. Busing will also be available. Students will eat breakfast and lunch at school, as well as have a rest time. This opportunity is free of charge and available for all children who will be four years of age on, or before, August 31st.

111 S. Madison

620-615-49504

Early Education Center Preschool

Ages 3-5

A half-day preschool session offers activities for children ages 3-5. 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.

303 E Bigger St.

620-615-5850

Head Start Preschool

Ages 4-5

-High quality preschool for children throughout Reno County, at all developmental levels, including children with severe disabilities
-Nutritional meals and snacks
-Health and dental services and support for participating children
-Mental Health consultations for families
-Referrals to community resources and support to meet identified needs of families
-Opportunities to be involved in all areas of the program
-Bus transportation for USD 309 and 313
-Bus transportation only for children with disabilities in USD 308

330 Charles St.

620-615-5750

Parents as Teachers

For parents

Parents as Teachers is an early learning program designed to provide practical and timely information to all families including single parents, first-time parents and expectant parents. Parent Educators share age-appropriate child development information, address parenting concerns, and engage the family in activities.

330 Charles St.

620-615-5771

USD 313 Pre-K

Age 4

Pre-K is an educational class designed for 4 year old students. Classes are available at all USD 313 elementary attendance centers.

2501 E. 30th

620-662-4891 or 1-888-662-8807

Hadley Daycare Preschool

Ages 4-5

Hadley Daycare is a non-profit business providing quality, educational care for 121 children between the ages of two weeks and thirteen years in a safe environment. Many of our staff have a long tenure with our program and have helped to develop the high quality program that we provide in our community. As we learn more about the importance of early childhood education, our staff continues to be trained and equipped to meet the changing needs of our children and families. We offer a variety of age-appropriate activities to our children in a safe and nurturing environment and meet or surpass all state and federal regulations.

1010 East 5th St.

(620) 663-962

Early Learning Center Preschool

Age 4-5

We seek to provide developmentally appropriate care that is focused on the whole child, with special emphasis on the social emotional skills that are needed for school readiness.

407 E. 12th Ave.

620-259-7111

orlhutchelc@gmail.com

Abundant Life Preschool

Ages 4-5

Abundant Life Childcare and Preschool has been operating for over 10 years. Fully licensed by the state of Kansas, we care for over 100 children ages 2 weeks to 12 years. ALCP believes that an early foundation is important for children. Located inside The Father’s House church, our curriculum is not all Bible-based but can include spiritual activities throughout the day.

1505 E 20th

620-662-1300

USD 310 Preschool

Ages 4-5

16115 South Langdon Road

Langdon, KS 67583

620-596-2152

Penner Counseling Services

For Parents

Individual and Family Counseling Services
Matthew Penner, MSW, LSCSW, LCAC
IMH-E® (I) Infant Family Associate
Autism Specialist
PO Box 772

620-200-4800