There's an app for that! 

Check your child’s developmental milestones and receive fun, age-appropriate tips with these apps:

• Regular tips to boost your child’s learning and development – www.vroom.org
• CDC milestones tracker 
• Babble, Talk, Read app (also can sign up for a free book here) – btr.greenbush.org

PreK Enrollment

All children entering PreK in the county must complete a free screening prior to entry to assess developmental needs and abilities. Call 620-221-7021 to schedule a screening for your child. 

All four-year-olds in the county are eligible for pre-k. Three-year-olds are eligible for pre-k if they qualify after a screening. Call to begin your child's enrollment:

• Ark City PreK Office, 620 441-2075
• Winfield Early Learning Center, 620 221-5170
• Central Elementary, 620 438-3195
• Udall Elementary, 620 782-3632
• Dexter Elementary, 620 876-5415
• Cedar Vale: 620 758-2265

Additional resources for Families:

Check here for local resources to help find food, housing, childcare, and other forms of assistance.  Healthy children are stronger learners! 

• Cowley County Resource Directory
• State Resource Directory  
• Parent Help Hotline: (800) 244-5373 – 24-hour helpline for parents in stress or in need of services. Kansas Children’s Service League Healthy Families
• Childcare options: Visit https://www.cowleycounty.org/Childcare to learn more about childcare providers in the area, educational resources, or help opening or maintaining a licensed childcare program. Call 1-877-678-2548 or register at Child Care Aware for a personalized, current list of childcare providers in the county.
• Health Insurance: Visit https://www.kancare.ks.gov or call KanCare (866) 305-5147 to see if you qualify for low-cost or no-cost health insurance for families and children. Rides to medical appointments are included. 
• Community Health Center in Cowley County: 620 221 3350; Sliding fee discount available if you are uninsured or underinsured
• Four County Mental Health: 1.800.499.1748 or (620) 221-9664 (Cowley Office) Call for mental health services, crisis intervention, and to learn more about parent education classes available.