Early Childhood
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center
In 2006-07 the district added to its established early childhood program by opening the Shady Dell Early Childhood Center at 2757 E Division St. The center blends Early Childhood Special Education classrooms with Title I Wonder Years preschool classrooms to create a less restrictive environment for learning. The Wonder Years office is located at Shady Dell.
Shady Dell Office: (417) 523-1300
Early Childhood Special Education: (417) 523-7700
Parents as Teachers
The Parents as Teachers program helps parents promote a child’s learning at an early age so that the child can begin kindergarten ready to succeed. Parent educators meet with families in their homes from the time of pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten. Free developmental screenings are also available to children aged 1-5 who live in the SPS attendance area. Families need not be enrolled in Parents as Teachers to take advantage of screening services.
Schedule your child's kindergarten screening now.
Director, Melissa Riley
Lead Parent Educator, Donnis Grundy
Lead Screener, Susan Uffmann
Secretary, Missy Stieb
Secretary, Debbie Williams
Parents as Teachers Office: (417) 523-1160
Wonders Years
The Title I Wonder Years Program is a federally funded pre-kindergarten program for four and five year olds who will attend kindergarten the following school year. The purpose of a Title I preschool is to provide educational services for eligible children who are below school age. It is focused on raising the academic achievement of students once they reach school age. Title I preschool programs provide young children with the early learning experiences that will enable them to meet academic standards throughout elementary and secondary school.
Director of Early Childhood, Melissa Riley
Secretary, Heidi Marquith-Lyons
Wonder Years Office: (417) 523-1300