Family Star

To discover the child in inclusive Montessori environments and inspire a movement for educating the human potential

Child Ages:

2 months - 6 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Colorado Department of Human Services

Special Needs:

Family Star offers developmental screenings to all children and identification, referral and resources to children with disabilities. Family Star welcomes children with disabilities who have already been identified.
*Developmental screening to all children within 45 days of enrollment
*Early identification of child with disabilities
*Referral to and support with Child Find assessment (Part C of IDEA)
*Inclusion of all children in classrooms
The Disabilities Coordinator works with, and supports the parent in the referral to the Community Centered Board (Denver Options), and in the assessment of the child through Child Find and the development of the Individual Family Service Plan. If eligible, necessary therapies can be provided at Family Star by the therapist identified by Denver Options and the parent. Teachers, as well as the parents, follow through on any necessary care or therapies throughout the day for the child. Most therapies are done in the classroom and the child is not pulled out or isolated from the other children-a totally inclusive setting.
Mental Health Services
*Family Star offers comprehensive mental health consultation services, in collaboration with the Partnership for Families and Children and the Mental Health Center of Denver. Expected outcomes include:
*Prevention and /or early intervention of mental health disorders for young children through delivery of intentional social and emotional practices
*Early identification of social, emotional, or behavior concerns with consultative support and interventions for families, staff and other caregivers of children
*Professional development and capacity-building for child care staff
*Referral and linkages to community services for additional developmental services, mental health treatment, and caregiver support.

Preschool:

Yes