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Kelly Brooks
Early Childhood Principal / 
Director of Special Education

Early Childhood Vision

Wright City R-II School District Early Childhood Center is committed to providing a positive classroom culture and environment for our students that promotes and teaches students social and thinking skills.  One of the best ways to teach these skills to preschool children is through play. At the Wright City R-II Early Childhood Center, our students will play, learn, and grow together!

Welcome!

Welcome to the Wright City Early Childhood Center in Wright City. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with you in supporting the growth and development of your child through our program. Your child is at the heart of our teaching and learning process, and we aim to create a safe, nurturing, and caring environment where each child can thrive socially and developmentally.

We recognize the importance of family involvement in a child's development, and we look forward to working closely with you to address your child's individual needs. Our dedicated team of teachers, who are well-versed in child development, are committed to providing engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences for your child, both independently and in small groups.

At Wright City Early Childhood, we prioritize preparing children for kindergarten in a supportive and stimulating environment that fosters a love for learning. We are excited for the upcoming year and are confident that you and your child will have a positive and fulfilling experience with us.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, or if there is any way we can support you further.

Thank you for your support!

Kelly Brooks
Early Childhood Principal/Director of Special Education
 

General Information

The Wright City Early Childhood Center provides a regular school setting program for 3 & 4 year old children free to residents of the Wright City R-II School District.  The program is an integrated preschool where children with disabilities participate in classes with their typically developing peers.  Wright City Early Childhood provides instruction for all students during half day sessions (3 hours morning or afternoon).

Wright City Early Childhood is thrilled to announce its recent expansion of two new classrooms that have allowed us to expand educational opportunities to more students in the district. These additional classrooms are made possible through the MOQPK (Missouri Quality Pre-K) Grant, which was awarded in September 2023. To be eligible for the 5 full days a week program, they must be 4 years of age by July 31, 2024 and qualify for Free & Reduced Meals. 

Our certified teaching staff prepare students so that they are Kindergarten ready.  Students with disabilities or need of therapy services will meet with the team for testing and determination of eligibility of services needed.  These students attend half day sessions as determined by the team.

Typically developing peers are invited to the program to attend three half days a week, either morning or afternoon pending availability of open class space.  Parents of typically developing peers are required to provide transportation to and from school.

We have a waitlist for the Wright City Early Childhood program for typically developing peers.  To be placed on the waitlist, students are screened by our Parents As Teachers educators.  The screening scores then determine where your child will be on the waitlist.  We do invite students to our program, from the waitlist, throughout the entire school year.

Normally, mass screenings are held in the fall and spring to build the wait list.  Families who participate in our Parents as Teachers program can have the screening done in home by their PAT educator.  Those who are not part of the PAT program, can call the Early Childhood office at 636-791-2150 to inquire about future screening times or if you have concerns about your child’s development.