At this age
4 Years Old
Social and emotional development
Enjoys doing new things
Language and communication
Knows some basic rules of grammar, such as correctly using “he” and “she”
Learning, thinking, problem-solving
Names some colors and some numbers
Physical development
Hops and stands on one foot up to 2 seconds
5 Years Old
Social and emotional development
Wants to please friends
Language and communication
Speaks very clearly
Learning, thinking, problem-solving
Counts 10 or more things
Physical development
Stands on one foot for 10 seconds or longer
Health
Vaccines
- Children caught up on immunizations from 18 months to four years only need yearly flu shots.
Physicals
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Kan-Be-Healthy physicals can be completed at 24, 27, 30, 33 and 36 months of age.
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Medicaid is the insurance that pays for Kan-Be-Healthy’s.
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For families with commercial insurance, physicals can be completed at 2 years and 3 years.
Services & Resources
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
Featured Classes and Events
Classes
Hutch Rec Enrichment Activities
start for 2 and up
Hutchinson Public Library
Bluebird Books storytime
10:30am on Saturdays
Salt City Splash for 6+ mo
6+ mo
Week of the Young Child events
annually in April
Starting when child can walk
Events
Toy Depot on Main Street
Local Parks
Reno County Museum
Hutchinson Zoo
Hutch Rec
Sand Hills State Park
Blue Bird Books
Third Thursday Events
Family Children's Theatre
Hutchinson Splash Pads
Salt City Splash
Dolly Parton Imagination Library