Heart of the ozarks Child Development Center

children's program 

• Infant Room 
• Toddler Room 
• Preschool Classroom 
• Individualized Learning
• Structured Curriculum

infant classroom 

Constant kind and loving care from trained staff is provided to children up to age 18 months. The teacher/ child ration of one teacher to four children allowing for individualized and personal attention.

the toddler room 

Designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years of age. Activities are provided to enhance children's learning in the following areas:

• Self- Help
• Communication 
• Social Skills
• Cognitive Skills
• Gross Motor Skills

The teacher/ child ratio is also one teacher to four children in the classroom.

preschool classroom 

Designed for children 3 to 5 years of age. This activity based program is designed to enhance kindergarten performance. The teacher/ child ratio is one teacher to seven children. Outdoor activities are also integrated, weather permitting. 

learning activities

This includes:

• Reading Readiness Skills
• Number Concepts Skills
• Social Skills
• Alphabet Letter Recognition 
• Self Help Skills

individualized learning

Special Education staff work to develop and Individual Program Plan (IPP) for each child based on developmental evaluations.

Classroom teachers are then able to structure activities and training to help each child meet the goals of their (IPP). 

The center offers the following

• Early Intervention Services ages birth to 3 years of age
• Preschool Services ages 3 to 5 years of age
• Physical, Occupational, Speech and Developmental Therapies
• Integrated Daycare

possible indication that developmental testing may be needed

1. Listening difficulties
2. Avoids playing with others.
3. Avoids adults
4. Repetitive behavior
5. Ritualistic or unusual behavior
6. Problems with coordination and/ or balance
7. Unusual language content
8. Speech problems
9. Many physical complaints
10. Difficulty with grasping objects, stacking blocks, and self- feeding
11. Sensory issues.

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Developmental screenings are free and Formal Developmental testing and services are covered by Arkansas Medicaid.