Question 1

Social and emotional development

Answer

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

Question 2

Language and communication

Answer

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

Question 3

Learning, thinking, problem-solving

Answer

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

Question 4

Physical development

Answer

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

Question 5

Social and emotional development

Answer

Wants to please friends Wants to be like friends More likely to agree with rules Likes to sing, dance, and act Is aware of gender Can tell what’s real and what’s make-believe Shows more independence (for example, may visit a next-door neighbor by himself [adult supervision is still needed]) Is sometimes demanding and sometimes very cooperative

Question 6

Language and communication

Answer

Speaks very clearly Tells a simple story using full sentences Uses future tense; for example, “Grandma will be here.” Says name and address

Question 7

Learning, thinking, problem-solving

Answer

Counts 10 or more things Can draw a person with at least 6 body parts Can print some letters or numbers Copies a triangle and other geometric shapes Knows about things used every day, like money and food

Question 8

Physical development

Answer

Stands on one foot for 10 seconds or longer Hops; may be able to skip Can do a somersault Uses a fork and spoon and sometimes a table knife Can use the toilet on her own Swings and climbs

Question 9

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

Answer

Pre-K classroom age 4

Question 10

USD 309 Pre-K Panthers

Nickerson and South Hutch Elementary

400 N Nickerson St

Nickerson, KS 67561

620-422-3215 or 620-665-84414

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

USD 310 Preschool

Ages 4-5

16115 South Langdon Road

Langdon, KS 67583

620-596-2152

Question 21

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

2-3 Years

4-5 Years

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4 Years Old

Social and emotional development

Language and communication

Learning, thinking, problem-solving

Physical development

5 Years Old

Social and emotional development

Language and communication

Learning, thinking, problem-solving

Physical development

Nutrition

Health

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Tiny Treasures at Trinity Methodist Church

USD 309 Pre-K Panthers

Healthy Families

USD 308 Pre-K

Early Education Center Preschool

Head Start Preschool

Parents as Teachers

USD 313 Pre-K

Hadley Daycare Preschool

Early Learning Center Preschool

Abundant Life Preschool

USD 310 Preschool

Penner Counseling Services

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