Free early learning directory updated for parents

A free, updated directory of preschools and other programs for families with young children is available now.

Prevention Works!, a community coalition of Clallam County, and Parenting Matters Foundation worked together to update the 2015 Early Learning Directory.

Published first in 2009 and updated in 2011, the former Preschool Directory is now current for 2015 with contacts and information so parents can make informed choices for their early learners, said Mary Doherty, coordinator of Prevention Works!

The directory is available at www.preventionworkscc.org and www.firstteacher.org/media/early-learning-directory.

Included are locations, program contacts, philosophy, costs and other details for a thorough listing of early learning programs from Sequim to Port Angeles to the West End of Clallam County.

Parents also can sign up for free emailed weekly mini-messages about the “seven skills every child needs” from Mind in the Making.

The brief messages from Darlene Clemens reminds parents of skills and activities for children.

Mind in the Making messages can be signed up for by emailing Clemens at luvndancin14@yahoo.com.

For more information, contact Doherty at preventionmmd@gmail.com or Nicole Brewer of the Parenting Matters Foundation at nicole@firstteacher.org.

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