D200 - Birth to Three Program
We serve families and children - Prenatal to 3 years old
Birth to 3 program awarded Blue Ribbon
Woodstock Community Unit School District 200’s Celebrate Families Birth to 3 parenting program has been recognized with a Blue Ribbon awarded by a national organization that promotes early development education by supporting parents in their communities.
Parents as Teachers, Inc., based in St. Louis, designated the team at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center as exemplary in following its evidence-based early intervention model to prepare children for a better start in life and greater eventual success in school.
District 200’s Celebrate Families Birth to Three team identifies parents who could use extra support for a variety of reasons. Some are young mothers or have children with developmental delays or disabilities.
Team members visit families in their homes about once each week. They also host activities and events at VDELC to help maintain connections and help families secure the resources they may need. There’s an emphasis on a parent as a child’s first teacher, increasing parents’ knowledge of early childhood development and best parenting practices.
District 200’s Birth to 3 team is made up of Kristin Baldwin, supervisor of direct services, and home visitors Olivia Hunt, Rosemary Ruiz and Kate Silker, and is ultimately supervised by VDELC Assistant Principal Suzanne Evenson.
“We’re really proud of our team’s hard work and their dedication to our children and families. We know how important it is for children to get off to a great start so they will be ready and eager to learn by the time they’re in our school buildings,” VDELC Principal Tricia Bogott said.
In order to qualify for Blue Ribbon status, the VDELC team underwent a rigorous self-study and review process from the National Parents as Teachers organization starting last October meeting several standards throughout that process.
Baldwin said her team currently serves 24 families and worked with 40 children last year. They are still enrolling new children into the program.
“I’m so proud of the team that I work with. It took many hours of hard work, collecting documentation and participating in interviews with the PAT National Center to ensure that at least 80% of the 81 PAT Quality Standards were met. We are proud to be a Blue Ribbon Affiliate providing quality services to the families in Woodstock,” she said.
More information about Celebrate Families can be found here..
Now ENROLLING...Looking for NEW families...
- Are you interested in learning new skills to support your child's development?
Would you like information about available community resources?
Are you willing to give your child the best start on their learning journey?
We are here to help.
Please fill out the form below or contact, Kristin Baldwin, at 815-347-2398 (call or text) or for Spanish please contact, Rose Ruiz, at 815-345-0078 (call or text) and they will reach back out to you within a business day.
Don't forget...this is a FREE program and we are enrolling new families NOW!!
Interested in Our Program
Then, someone from our Birth -3 program will be in contact with you. Thank you.
What We Offer:
An important component of our Birth to 3 program is ongoing screening in the following areas: vision, hearing, health, and child development. We will work with you to assess your child's growth and will provide your family with additional resources as needed.
Parent-Child Home Visits:
Parent Educators will provide meaningful and practical activities for you and your child through regular personal visits. We will use this time to work together to monitor your child's progress toward developmental milestones, to discuss any concerns you may have and to share information about positive parenting techniques.
Family Nights:
Monthly events are scheduled for parents and their children. These are designed to be enjoyable for both parent and child. Each event includes information and activities for parents to learn about topics such as discipline, safety, early education, etc. Parents are also invited to join Parent Advisory meetings.
Who's Eligible:
- Teen parents
- Single parents
- Families accessing WIC, SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, or CCAP
- Early Intervention involvement
- Primary language other than English
- Housing instability
- Caregiver other than parent raising child
- Other (call to see if you qualify)
Playgroups
Interested in meeting new families and coming to Verda Dierzen twice a month for a playgroup? Then, look no further! Being a part of our Birth to 3 -Home Visiting program comes with many perks but playgroup is definitely a favorite! It is hosted at our building, twice a month, and includes playtime, snack time, and an opportunity to bounce ideas off of other parents and the staff.
Family Night
Painting with a Toothbrush
Flossing with Play-Doh
Building with Mega Bloks
Practicing Brushing
Practicing Flossing
Brushing the Cavities Away
Sand Table Fun with Miss Rose
Water Table Fun with Miss Kate
Playing Cars with Miss Olivia
VDELC 0-3 Program Staff
Birth to 3 Team
Kristin Baldwin
Supervisor of 0-3 & Home Visitor
815-338-8883 ex 7963
815-347-2398
Olivia Hunt
0-3 Home Visitor
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815-527-1023
Kate Silker
0-3 Home Visitor
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815-333-6981
Rose Ruiz
0-3 Home Visitor
815-338-8883 ex 7939
815-345-0078
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About us...
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Suzanne Evenson
Email: tbogott@wcusd200.org
Website: www.woodstockschools.org/Domain/8
Location: 2045 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL, USA
Phone: 815-338-8883
Facebook: www.facebook.com/verdadierzenwoodstock/
Twitter: @d200vdelcprncpl