Preschool Services

Day habilitation services are offered at two locations (Jacksonville and Little Rock) to enable the birth to five-year old child with developmental disabilities to receive individualized services.

These services may include day care, skills training, self-help skills training, and physical, speech, and occupational therapies as prescribed by the child's physician.

The family will be assisted in obtaining medical and psychological care needed for their child. Snacks and meals are provided.

Integrated Care Program

The integrated care program was established to provide a normalization experience for children enrolled in the preschool program. It combines care
and experiences for children with and without disibilities. in a regular day care.

The primary goal of the integrated program is to facilitate the overall positive development of all children involved in the day care setting, enhancing their readiness skills prior to enrollment in public schools.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for this service requires two developmental areas of development: motor, cognitive, communication, personal-social, and adaptive skills. The children must also have a medical diagnosis which may include developmentally delayed.

Scores for the Early Intervention program (0-36 months) requires a 25% delay or greater. The Early Childhood Program (3-5 year olds) scores must fall two standard deviations or greater below the norm. This service requires referral and treatment approval from the primary care physician and Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care.