Parents as Teachers

Our Mission

Parents as Teachers promotes the optimal early development, learning, and health of children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. 

Our Vision

All children will develop, learn and grow to realize their full potential.

Do you have a child who is not yet in Kindergarten?

Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a free service from Columbia Public Schools (CPS) that can provide parents with:

• Developmental and social/emotional screenings for their young children and babies.
• Private visits with a parent educator specially trained in child development.
• Connection to helpful community resources.
• Group events for parents and children such as infant massage, mindful movement, positive parenting classes and more.
• Ideas and support during the critical early years.

How can I participate?
Enroll by phone or by filling out this form (linked). 

Schedule a screening
Call 573-214-3955 for children between 6 months to 35 months.
Call 573-214-3585 Extension #1 for children 36 months to pre-Kindergarten.