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Therapeutic Preschool/Day Treatment Program

Program Overview
Therapeutic preschool for children ages three to five years old residing in the City of St. Louis who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral problems. This program provides structure, stability, nurturance and behavior management in a therapeutic environment to ensure that children are ready to begin kindergarten with success.

Benefits of the Program
• Helps children learn healthy problem solving skills
• Teaches new ways of coping with feelings and emotions
• Helps children learn preschool and kindergarten readiness skills
• Specialized care with trained therapists
• Support to obtain consideration for IEP or 504 educational plan
• Transportation provided within St. Louis City limits
• Daily program, Monday through Friday, 9am - 1pm
• Breakfast and lunch provided

Eligibility
The Therapeutic Preschool/Day Treatment Program is designed for childen who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and developmental problems and meet the following criteria:
• Children ages three to five
• Resident of St. Louis City
• Eligible for MoHealthNet (Medicaid)

The program is funded by the St. Louis Mental Health Board and is free to qualifying children.

If you would like more information about the Therapeutic Preschool/Day Treatment Program, email us or call us at 314.534.9350. We're here to help.


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