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FFSD Early Childhood Education Program
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The Ferguson-Florissant School District is recognized nationally as a leader in the field of Early Education. For more than 35 years, the District, in partnership with the state of Missouri, has worked with Early Education experts to develop programs that have been adopted statewide and now serve as national models.
The strong support of the Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education and the Administration's commitment to early childhood education make it possible for the District to offer families the following programs:
Parents are their child's first and most influential teachers. Scientists have proven that experiences in the earliest years make a physical difference in a child's brain.
Beginning prenatally, families are offered:
- Personal visits, usually at home
- Group meetings and parent-child activities with other families
- Screening to check on development, hearing, and vision
- Connections to community resources
This free program with degreed, certified parent educators is available to all families who choose to participate.
Preschool for 3- and 4-Year Olds
Preschool options include:
- two mornings per week for 3-year-olds (Parker Road only with extended outdoor experience at Little Creek)
- three mornings per week for 4-year-olds (Parker Road only with extended outdoor experience at Little Creek)
- two mornings per week for 3-year-olds
- four afternoons per week for 4-year-olds
- full-day Monday-Friday (must be able potty trained)
As a part of our program, families will receive personal home visits through Parents as Teachers. This free program with degreed, certified parent educators is available to all children.
Head Start Partnership
Five full days of preschool classes for 3- and 4-year-olds are available through a partnership with Head Start. Families receive PAT personal visits. Head Start eligibility is necessary.Early Childhood Special Education
Preschool-age children who have special needs receive appropriate services in classes or through itinerant programming. Families are offered PAT personal visits. The program is free.
Screening
This free developmental check-up is designed for all young children, ages 1-5 years. Hearing and vision are also checked. If any type of concern is indicated, in-depth testing is offered.Child Development Centers
Our child development centers offer full day care and education for children ages 2, 3, and 4. High school students enrolled in a child development course are involved. Families receive PAT personal visits and group functions.These tuition-based programs operate year-round.
Family Time is a FREE daytime program that serves as a support group for parents (grandparents) and their children from birth to age 5. Events are scheduled throughout the school year with meetings taking place at various venues throughout the district. Check the LINK Family Time schedule for the most up to date information. Just drop in we would love for you to join us!
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Preschool
Vogt Elementary
200 Church Street
Ferguson MO 63135
(314) 824-2080
Preschool Enrollment
ext. 2074
Fax: 314-208-3460
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Parents as Teachers
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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
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Head Start
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Ferguson-Florissant Child Development Centers
Who do I contact?
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Preschool
Vogt Elementary
200 Church Street
Ferguson MO 63135
(314) 824-2080
Preschool Enrollment
ext. 2074
Fax: 314-208-3460
Parents as Teachers
Vogt Elementary
200 Church Street
Ferguson, MO 63135
(314) 824-2080
ext. 2076 and 2077
ENROLL TODAY!
Register online in English here
Register online in Spanish here
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Vogt Elementary
200 Church Street
Ferguson, MO 63135
(314) 824-2080
ext. 2073 and 2072
Fax: (314) 208-3460
Head Start
Bermuda Elementary
5835 Bermuda Drive
St. Louis, MO 63121
(314) 687-1972Ferguson Florissant Child Development Centers
New Locations
Lee Hamilton
(314) 687-1976
Mark Twain Restoration Center
(314) 687-1973
Director of Early Education
Shantana Herd-Luckett, Ed. S.
(314) 824-2071
Assistant Director of Early Childhood Special Education
Cynthia Wise
(314) 824-2072
Parents as Teachers Coordinator
Debbe McCutchen
(314) 824-2076