Parents As Teachers
Susan Wingenbach, Director of Early Childhood
Jen Schejbal, Administrative Assistant
Sarah Sherman, Lead Parent Educator/Coordinator
Nina King, Parent Educator
Debbie Lakin, Parent Educator
Jesi Lincoln, Parent Educator
6180 Hwy. MM
House Springs, MO 63051
Telephone: 636.671.3382
Fax Number: 636.671.1625
What is Parents as Teachers?
Parents As Teachers (PAT) is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families through pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age five. The program is designed to enhance child development and school achievement through parent education accessible to all families.
Vision
All children will grow, learn and develop to realize their full potential.
Mission
To provide information, support, and encouragement, parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
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Enrollment
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a free voluntary parent education program offered in Missouri by each local school district, serving families who are expecting a child or have children under the age of kindergarten entry.
A trained parent educator provides home visits with families to promote early learning, knowledge, and understanding of important developmental milestones. Periodic screenings increase parents’ understanding of their children’s developmental progress, as well as inform them of any possible delays. Early intervention for identified concerns helps improve school readiness for young children.
This evidence-based early childhood program is designed to offer regularly scheduled family personal visits (for those that qualify), annual developmental screenings, monthly group connections, and access to a network of resources.
Please use the enrollment button above or call the Parents as Teachers at 636.671.3382 x 16124 to enroll or for any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
PAT Newsletter
Parent Resources
Parents as Teachers has provided this page for parents to use as a quick reference for commonly called numbers.
Organization: | Phone: |
|---|---|
Nurses for Newborns Foundation | 1-800-45-Birth |
Jefferson County Head Start | 636-797-2689 |
Jefferson County Health Department - Hillsboro | 636-789-3372 |
Jefferson County Library Northwest Branch | 636-677-8186 |
Poison Hotline | 1-800-366-8888 |
Special Services Co-op of Jefferson County | 636-789-4305 |
the Parenting Network | 636-454-5144 |
WIC | 636-797-2688 |