• Parents as Teachers (PAT)

    Parents as Teachers is a state sponsored and school district supported program for expectant parents and parents of young children who have not yet begun kindergarten. All residents of the School District of Clayton as well as families enrolled in our preschool may participate. This is a free service. New families may enroll at any time during the year.

     Enroll by contacting the Family Center at 314-854-6910 or enrolling through our website.

     As a PAT participant, you'll receive the following services:

    • Personal Visits: A parent educator meets with you and your child either in your home or at the Family Center to share child development information, address your concerns, and prepare you for upcoming developmental milestones.
    • Group meetings/activities: Share parenting experiences, learn about parenting issues of concern, and have new and fun learning experiences with your child. Events include Tons of Fun Vehicle Fair, Messy Play, parenting presentations (sleep, PK-K transition), and the Ice Cream Social.
    • Annual Developmental Screening: Educators provide free screening for children age 3 years to kindergarten entry to assess conceptual, motor, and language development as well as vision, hearing, and health. Parent educators provide screening for children 3 months to 3 years during personal visits.
    • Resources: Information is provided about activities and special services available in your community. Clayton's PAT program also includes use of the Family Center library and a PAT punch card for one free visit to Stay, Play and Learn.