Parents as Teachers
September 2025
Upcoming Events
Stroller Stroll in the Park
Join us for a Stroller Stroll with your baby! We will meet at the Heartland Park Playground at 9:00 a.m., and go on the walking path from there. You can enjoy conversation with other parents of little ones, while your baby enjoys a stroller ride. This is a great opportunity to connect with others and plan future strolls with your babies.
Event details:
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Date: Thursday, Oct. 8
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Time: 9 a.m.
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Location: Heartland Park playground
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Address: 100 William Dierberg Drive, Wentzville, MO 63385
Tiny Tots Tumble Time
Bring your young crawler or early walker and explore the fun gym floor at Stacey's Gymnastics! This fun, open gym style, coach-supervised, gymnastics obstacle course and pit time, now has TWO separate hours for kids aged 5 and under!
While there, parent educators from our program will be available to visit and check in with you on any and all parenting questions.
The cost is $12 per child. Each child needs to be accompanied by a parent (or another caregiver age 18 or older) to assist with the activities.
Click the link below to register on Stacey's website!
Parents as Teachers will be there on 10/15/2026.
Location: Stacey's Gymnastics Too
Address: 710 Leutkenhaus Blvd, Wentzville, MO 63385
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
2 & Under: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
5 & Under: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
October Stay and Play
Fall has arrived, and we’re excited to enjoy the season together!
With colorful leaves, pumpkins, cozy crafts, and plenty of opportunities for creativity, autumn gives families so many ways to play and explore. Whether it’s enjoying the changing colors outdoors, trying simple pumpkin‑themed fun, getting hands‑on with paint, or diving into seasonal play dough, fall invites children to use all their senses. Even classic moments—like raking leaves—become chances for movement, teamwork, and joy.
We’re looking forward to sharing a variety of fall‑inspired activities that celebrate the season and spark curiosity in little learners.
Please bring your ID to enter the building during school hours.
Event Details:
- Location: Samuelson Building
- Address: 2315 West Meyer Rd, Wentzville, MO 63385
- Evening: Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Morning: Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Playtime at Little Bits Gym
Have fun and meet some new friends at Playtime at Little Bits Gym. We are excited to partner with Little Bits Gym to offer this fun opportunity for gym play! Children ages 5 and under (along with a parent or guardian) can join the fun!
You MUST register and fill out a waiver prior to this visit.
You will pay the $10.00 fee when you arrive for the event.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, Oct. 23
- Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Little Bits Gym
- Address:6225 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Light up the Night
Join us for our Light up the Night Event honoring children’s right to play in the dark! Many children rarely get the opportunity to play safely after sunset. This event will allow children to safely play in the dark and experience various light play activities including shadow puppets, making glow-in-the-dark sensory bottles, sand painting, and more!
Come to this event wearing your favorite glow or light-up clothing and feel free to bring a flashlight as we allow our children the opportunity to play in the dark!
This event is weather permitting; families will be notified of any changes due to inclement weather.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 27
- Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Administrative Center Playground
- Address: 280 Interstate Drive, Wentzville, MO 63385
Parents as Teachers is Coming to Your School!
Free Developmental Screenings
Parents as teachers will be at your child's school to offer free developmental screenings for children ages 3 months to kindergarten entry who reside in the Wentzville School District.
What should I expect?
3 - 36 months
- A questionnaire format with you and a screener.
- A parent/guardian must be present during the screening.
- Screening completed during the day by Parents as Teachers staff, results will be shared with the parent.
Your child's daycare must reside in or near the Wentzville School District border. Not sure if your daycare is on the list? Click below to register for a screening. When selecting where to have the screening take place, select your child's daycare/preschool.
If your child's school is not on the list, we can screen you in our office.
Download the PDF below for more information.
High School Child Development Preschool Programs
Are you looking for an affordable preschool option for your child? The Wentzville School District offers high-quality, low-cost preschool classes at its high schools for children ages 3 to 5.
These programs, hosted at North Point, Liberty, Timberland and Holt high schools, provide a great introduction to the preschool experience while helping young children build important social skills.
The Cub's Den at North Point High School
North Point High School's Child Development Center
Children MUST be potty trained and immunized.
For dates/times, tuition, and any more information, contact Hali Hill at halihill@wsdr4.org.
The Eagle's Nest at Liberty High School
Children MUST be potty trained and immunized.
For dates/times and more information, contact Nicole McFadden at nicolemcfadden@wsdr4.org.
The Wolve's Den at Timberland Highschool
Timberland High School's Child Development Center
Children MUST be potty trained and immunized.
For dates/times and more information, contact Bailey Patterson at baileypatterson@wsdr4.org.
Holt's Hut at Holt High School
Holt High School's Child Development Center
Children MUST be potty trained and immunized.
For dates/times and more information, contact Kimberly Voss at kimberlyvoss@wsdr4.org.
Conscious Discipline Method Workshops
Are you struggling with your child's behavior or feeling stuck in daily power struggles? Learn how to parent with confidence through Conscious Discipline, a research-based social-emotional learning program created by Dr. Becky Bailey. Grounded in brain science, Conscious Discipline helps both parents and children develop self-control, emotional regulation and stronger connections. The approach focuses on understanding and managing big feelings to create a more peaceful and cooperative home environment.
Watch the virtual training sessions presented by Parent Educator Lucy Bigelow to learn more about the Conscious Discipline method.
Visit our Virtual Parent Group Library
Parents and caregivers seeking guidance on topics such as toilet training, nutrition, sleep, discipline, speech and language, pediatric anxiety and more can now access a virtual library of parenting resources.
The library features recorded parenting group sessions available to watch at your convenience on the district’s website. Viewers are encouraged to connect with the program coordinators to suggest additional topics for future sessions.
The Library to You Bookmobile
The Library to You Bookmobile visits various locations around the Wentzville area, offering stories, songs and activities designed to boost early literacy skills. Visitors can browse materials, use the Wi-Fi, and chat with friendly staff about their favorite books. For a full schedule of stops this month, visit the Saint Charles Public Library event calendar.
St. Charles County Library Storybook Walk
The Storybook Walk provides a new outdoor adventure that promotes family connection, early childhood development and health and wellness.
Library staff carefully select stories with children’s enjoyment in mind. Pages are posted at several stations along a trail, allowing families and friends to read a story together while enjoying the scenery.
New stories are featured regularly so the fun continues year-round. Take a walk and read a new story each month. List of locations for storybook walks