Harmony Early Childhood Center

If you suspect your child has a developmental delay, the district can complete a developmental screening at no cost to you. Screenings include developmental testing for all areas (cognition, motor, social, communication, and adaptive). The Olathe Public Schools conducts free developmental screenings for all children who reside in the district ages 3-5 years (not eligible for kindergarten) when there are concerns about the child's development in one or more of the following areas:

• Large and small motor movements
• Speech and language
• Self-help skills
• Early learning skills
• Behavior and social
• Hearing and vision

Screenings are held at Harmony and Heartland early childhood centers throughout the school year. Parents who have concerns about the development of their child should complete the information below and they will be contacted to schedule a preschool screening. Note: A screening is not required to apply for preschool. Only parents with concerns about their child’s development should schedule a screening. Those with questions or who need assistance should contact:

• Harmony Early Childhood Center at 913-780-7015
• Heartland Early Childhood Center at 913-780-7410

Developmental Screenings Form

No, children do not need to be potty trained to attend. Families will be asked to supply diapers and wipes for children not yet potty trained.

Children who are 3 on or before August 31st may attend an early childhood classroom. For children under age 3, families can receive home visiting services from Parents as Teachers.

Once an application is submitted online, families will receive an email confirmation that the application was received. Families will be contacted by May 1st if their child is selected for an early childhood classroom. Head Start enrollment confirmations will be provided to families by June 1st. Families not contacted by these dates will be placed on our waiting lists.

Early childhood classrooms are located at Harmony Early Childhood Center and Heartland Early Childhood Center. In addition, the following elementary schools host an early childhood program: Bentwood, Brougham, Briarwood, Canyon Creek, Fairview, Forest View, Heatherstone, Heritage, Mahaffie, Madison Place, Millbrooke, Pleasant Ridge, Rolling Ridge, Ridgeview, Scarbrough, Tomahawk and Walnut Grove.

No, developmental screenings are not required. Only parents with concerns about their child’s development should schedule a screening.