• Preschool in CPS

    六合投注官网 offers a developmentally appropriate education through which young children actively build their potential in a positive, nurturing, culturally diverse school family environment. Preschool is a federally funded program providing services to children with developmental needs, ages 3 to 5 (non-kindergarten) years of age. Services are provided at no cost to eligible children. Eligibility is determined through a developmental screening process.
     
    The 六合投注官网 Preschool program serves more than 600 children, with 28 classrooms located in elementary and high schools throughout the Columbia Public School District. Half-day and full-day options are available. This program is designed to prepare children for successful school entry. Active family involvement is required to help children achieve this success. An early childhood teacher and instructional assistant plan age-appropriate learning experiences to promote development in literacy, communication skills, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Teachers follow the High Scope teaching curriculum and a variety of other teaching resources to meet the developmental needs of each child.
     
    六合投注官网' early childhood philosophy is founded on the following principles:
    • All children have the ability to become contributing members of society.
    • Children learn through active involvement and engagement with materials and people in their environment.
    • Children learn best when instruction is within meaningful contexts.
    • Children learn and function independently when they are provided with a consistent routine.
    • Children are motivated to learn when given opportunities to make choices and pursue interests.

  • Preschool Screening

    六合投注官网 offers free developmental screening for children ages three to five (non-kindergarten).  This screening is the first step to see if a child will qualify for any preschool services offered by 六合投注官网.  Screening is a developmental check-up, similar to the physical check-up a child has with a doctor.  The purpose is to ensure that each child is developing as expected for their age level. 

    Screening checks vital areas of development, such as:

    • Speech and language
    • Concepts
    • Motor skills
    • Vision and hearing
    • Health

    Call 573-214-3585 to arrange for a screening appointment.

  • Contact CPS Early Learning

     
    六合投注官网
    Preschool
    2191 Smiley Lane
    Columbia, MO  65202
    Phone: (573) 214-3585
     

    Site Administrator and Program Director Contact Information

    Nicole Langston
    Director Preschool
    All Schools
    573-214-3585
    NLangston@cpsk12.org