First my request, then I will explain the situation... I need to find a preschool for my delayed toddler. The following explains some of his delay. My son is 3 years old on January 28th. He has been involved in early intervention through the school district with a speech pathologist coming the the house once every other week for the past 4 months and then attending a toddler class once a week for the past 4 months. However, though he is delayed in being able to understand some things but mostly his expressive speech (what he can say to you) he is not delayed enough to be in the school district's delayed preschool class. For that class you have to rank in the 1 percentile and he is in the 4th percentile. So it stinks, he is delayed but not enough. Their suggestion to me was to work with him at home then bring him back in a few months to be retested, in a few months the case would be that because he is older more is expected of him and then if he is still not improving enough (meaning even more behind) he might qualify then.
Any way, he is a smart kid, talking is just not his thing, although he is slowly improving, but I feel trying to put him in a normal preschool would hurt his confidence and just not be a good experience for him.. what can I do, what programs are available... help!
There's a preschool in Taylorsville, Utah called "Kid's World" which specializes in preschool for those with special needs. But they also take non-delayed kids, and keep regular preschool lessons. They have a wide range of abilites in the class, so kids are less likely to feel like outsiders there. They can be reached at ###-###-####.
If it isn't too far from home, I'd recommend the University of Utah's Child and Family Development Center. Both of my kids have attended, and the classes are combined ages, with a lead teacher, an assistant, and sometimes as many as 6 student teachers. The curriculum is based on learning through play, and there is a lot of interaction with both teachers and other students. You can get a slight tuition reduction if you are willing to co-op in class one a month, and I'd recommend doing so because then you get to know the other kids. Parents are welcome to observe at any time, and they have one-way mirror observation rooms wired for sound for that purpose.
The application deadline for next year is February 15, I think. I don't know if they're taking new students for this year, but it wouldn't hurt to ask. If you're interested in learning more, give them a call or stop by and take a look.
My daughter attende Barbies Preschool Barbara is an excellent teacher. She does it in her home. I am sending my son next year.
She really loves each of the children and wants them to succeed. She has a small class and helps the students. She will also give you ideas at home to help and work with.
My daughter is a special needs child, She and a brain tumor removed, and it did a little damage when they went in.
Barbara also pays attention to the kids, my daughter was having petite seizures. She said she noticed my daughters eyes rolling back, we took her in to her doctors. We were doing a seizure wotk up and found the tumor. Any way we are lucky we founf when we did.
I am now friends with barbara and my daughter plays with her daughter. She is a very wonderful Teacher and puts all her work in helping kids learn.
Barbies preschool number is ###-###-####
There is a home-based preschool in South Jordan called Sing With Me Preschool run by Shelley Gardner (about 7800 S 1300 W) that might be good for you. It is a regular preschool, but everything is done with a musical focus. The teacher writes songs to supplement learning and has special time dedicated to musical activity. I know she has a student in her 3 year old class that hardly speaks and I think is an ESL student. She has very small class sizes and therefore can give more to each child. Let me know if you want her phone number if you want to learn more about it.
I am not sure where you live, there is a preschool in Sandy that is awesome. The teachers name is Tara Edwards, the preschool is called Savvy Kids, her number is ###-###-####. Her school is in the basement of her home and she only allows 10 children per class, and she has other people working with her. My children have attended there and love it. My 4 yr old son has been able to learn is numbers letters and is ready to start the reading program. Her email is ____@____.com
Dont stress to much, your little one just barely turned 3, he will start learning quickly. Good Luck!
