Community Resources - Helpful Information

• Always consult your pediatrician if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's development,

• Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) is a free early intervention program in Georgia that offers a variety of coordinated services for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families from birth until their 3rd birthday. https://dph.georgia.gov/babies-cant-wait

  • If your child receives services from Babies Can't Wait, they will automatically be transferred to Gwinnett County Public Schools at age 3 if necessary.

• Gwinnett County Public Schools Play 2 Learn at Home For young children - ages birth to 5 https://www.gcpsk12.org/schools/early-learning-0-5-years/play-2-learn-home

• Gwinnett County Public Schools Special Education Early Childhood Program For 3, 4, 5 year olds. Parent referral line: (678) 301-7211 https://schools.gcpsk12.org/earlychildhood-specialeducation

• Gwinnett Building Babies’ Brains is a collective early learning initiative focused on connecting parents with high quality, accessible resources that can help their children thrive in Kindergarten. https://buildingbabiesbrains.com/

• There are a number of private therapy services available in the community who are generally happy to work with your medical insurance.

  • Our preschool has an ongoing relationship with Brook Todd of Children’s Therapy Group Inc. Her company provides speech and occupational therapy services both here at McKendree or at her clinic. https://www.ctgteletherapy.com/

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We will do our best to ensure the success of your child in school to the extent that our resources will allow, and to connect you with the appropriate agencies and help guide you through the process when extra support is required.