Developmental Preschools

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Wyoming’s Developmental Preschools provide professional educational, therapeutic, and social-emotional services for young children, birth through five years of age, with developmental disabilities and delays. Since 90% of brain development occurs before the age of five, extensive research demonstrates that effective early childhood interventions better prepare a child for elementary school and convey a lifetime of benefits. Click here for more details about these benefits.

Wyoming’s system of Developmental Preschools is divided into fourteen regions, all of which are managed by non-profit organizations. These programs operate 43 child development centers throughout the state, which means that nearly every resident is within easy driving distance of one. Each of the regional preschools offers FREE developmental screenings to determine if an infant or preschooler qualifies for developmental services. Most children do not require early interventions, but it is estimated that 10.5% of this age group has a developmental delay that should be addressed as soon as possible after birth. Developmental Preschools currently serve approximately 9% of Wyoming’s birth to five population. Having a quick developmental screening could change the child’s life forever. christy benefits from preschool screening

If a screening and evaluation determine that a child qualifies for Developmental Preschool services, professional educators and therapists work closely with parents to create a plan of services that are provided in the child’s natural environment, such as in the home or in community child care and preschool settings. Parents are not charged for any of the services.

All Developmental Preschools offer the following services; some offer additional ones:

  • Special Education
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Social-Emotional Development
  • Vision and Hearing Services
  • Assistive Technology
  • Parent and Family Support
  • Outreach and In-home Services
  • Transportation

Find the closest Developmental Preschool Program by clicking here
and call to schedule the free screening.