Child Development Centers of the Bluegrass has been offering early childhood education programs since 1958. They provide full-day preschool programs for all children, but specialize in educating children who are developmentally delayed or have physical disabilities. At CDCB, students will develop at their own pace while learning through activity-based instruction. The center offers therapy services to students who need them by integrating the sessions into the normal classroom routine. CDCB offers physical, occupational, and language and speech therapy. Program instructors work with parents to arrange any necessary home-based therapy.
Child Development Center of The Bluegrass
465 Springhill Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
859-278-0549
cdcbg.org
Fayette County Public Schools offers Early Start, a state-mandated half-day preschool program. Early Start provides education to children who meet low-income guidelines or have special needs. If you have a 3- or 4-year-old child who has been diagnosed with a special need, he may qualify for the Early Start program. The program allows children to learn at their own pace through the "creative curriculum" philosophy. A creative curriculum provides students hands-on learning. It encourages active thinking, exploration and a positive attitude. The Early Start program is available at various elementary schools throughout Fayette County Public Schools.
Fayette County Public Schools
701 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40502
859-381-4100
fcps.net
Growing Together Preschool provides therapeutic and educational preschool services for children in the Lexington area at an affordable price. The program places typical and non-typical students together in classrooms to promote cooperative learning and development. Integrating students of varying abilities helps teach the children about friendship, acceptance, and communication. The curriculum works on building the cognitive and motor skills of each child along with concentrating on their emotional and social development. During class time, each student also receives one-on-one attention to work on an individual educational plan that tends to his needs and developmental skills. Growing Together Preschool is open to all families and extends beyond preschool age children including children from six weeks through five years of age.
Growing Together Preschool
599 Lima Drive
Lexington, KY 40511
859-255-4056
growingtogetherpreschool.org
Lexington Hearing and Speech Center provides preschool programs for children who have hearing loss, speech or language developmental delays. The programs are available for children between three and five years of age. The curriculum incorporates listening and language activities into the classroom instruction and playgroup sessions. Teachers at the center work closely with parents to develop an individualized educational plan for each student. Lexington Hearing and Speech Center provides on-site audiological services including daily hearing checks, monthly checks of middle ear functioning, and continuous monitoring of the children's hearing aids and implants.
Lexington Hearing and Speech Center
162 North Ashland Avenue
Lexington, KY 40502
866-268-4545
lhscky.org