Parents as First Teachers

A parent is a child's first and most important teacher. This PAT program is designed to provide parents with information and assistance to enhance their children's intellectual, language, social, and physical development from birth to age five.

Importance of First Years

The learning that occurs before a child is five years old set the stage for life. Intelligence develops as much during the first four years as in the next thirteen. Most of the language that one will use as an adult is developed by age three. This language skill, along with the establishment of curiousity and social skills, set the foundation for all future learning.