Cooper Early Education Center
Description
Located at 816 Oak, in Newton, KS, Cooper Early Education Center has something for every family with young children in Harvey County. Our professional staff includes parent educators, teachers certified in early education and early childhood special education, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, an audiologist, school psychologist and social worker.
Monthly Child Find Screenings are provided for children between the ages of birth to five at no cost to families. Developmental screenings include checks for hearing, vision, speech, cognitive, and fine and gross motor skills. Families can schedule appointments for screenings by calling the Cooper Early Education Center main phone number - 316-284-6510.
Services for families and children from birth to age three include the Parents As Teachers (PAT) program and Infant-Toddler Early Intervention services. PAT is designed to assist parents and children in getting the best possible start in life and is available to any family with children from pregnancy to age three. The Infant-Toddler program provides early intervention services to families and young children birth to age three who are experiencing developmental delays.
Preschool services include the Kid Start Preschool, Head Start and Early Childhood Special Education services. KidStart provides a preschool program for children who are four years of age by August 31, are not enrolled in Head Start, and meet certain criteria for eligibility. Head Start provides services to children who are three on or before August 31st and meet income guidelines. Early Childhood Special Education services are available for children age three to five years with developmental needs in a variety of school district and community settings.
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facebook.comKeep Rollin' Dance Video. We are entering our video in a contest to try to win a visit from Eric Litwin, author of the "Pete the Cat" series. #placetobe373
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Ms. Ashley's students enjoyed their snack based on the book "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom"! #placetobe373
REMINDER FOR COOPER FAMILIES: If you're willing, we need donations of spray cans of whip cream for the Pie in the Face booth at the Carnival on Thursday. THANK YOU!! #placetobe373
Cooper Families: If you're willing, we need donations of spray cans of whip cream for the Pie in the Face booth at the Carnival on Thursday. THANK YOU!! #placetobe373
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To celebrate Zoo Week, Ms. Ashley invited her dad, Mr. Mark, who works at Great Plains Nature Center to come talk to us about wild animals in Kansas. He showed us animal skins and furs and we got to see an eastern screech owl and a black rat snake. A HUGE thank you to Mr. Mark for coming to visit!! #placetobe373
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Preschool Graduation is quickly approaching and we are preparing to celebrate our students who are moving on to Kindergarten in the fall!
REMINDER for all Cooper families: The Cooper Art Show is this evening from 5:00-7:00. There will be lots of art to see, a scavenger hunt, a video of photos from the year, and a snack! It's come and go. Hope to see you tonight!
Calling Cooper Volunteers: We're looking for 2-4 people to help interview our students going to Kindergarten in the fall for an article in the Newton, Kansan. If you'd be willing to help next week Tuesday-Friday during the morning session, please contact me at (316)284.6510 or sarah.livesay@usd373.org We have volunteers for the afternoon session. We're still looking for 1-3 volunteers for the morning session. It's an easy way to help out!
Calling Cooper Volunteers: We're looking for 2-4 people to help interview our students going to Kindergarten int he fall for an article in the Newton, Kansan. If you'd be willing to help next week Tuesday-Friday during the morning or afternoon session, please contact me at (316)284.6510 or sarah.livesay@usd373.org
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We really <3 twinning in some way in PreK! Pigtail twins! #placetobe373
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We celebrated our love for books and reading at our March PACT Night by inviting special guest readers to share some good children's books with us. We ate dinner, listened to stories, picked take home books, and enjoyed cookies and milk! HUGE thanks to Dr. Deb Hamm, USD 373 Superintendent; Steve Richards, USD 373 BOE Member; Barbara Bunting, USD 373 BOE Member; Brenda Thompson, USD 373 Director of Technology; and Tina Payne, Director of Harvey County United Way for joining us as our guest readers!! #placetobe373
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Silly face at preschool! #placetobe373
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