Kings Early Years Screening for School (KEYSS), in partnership with the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board, Kingstec ECE Program, and many community partners, are pleased with the great turnout of children and families for the KEYSS clinics and the Wellness clinics. The clinics have finished for the fall. Registration for the 2012 clinics will begin in the spring of 2012.
What is a Kings Early Years Screening for School (KEYSS) clinic?
School is a big change for preschool children. These clinics help make this transition easier for all involved. A clinic offers parents valuable information on topics like preschool behaviours, school readiness, healthy living, physical activity and safety. Stations on preschool development, hearing, speech and vision are available, with professionals that can direct families to available programs and services in Kings County. Friendly professionals provide active and interesting stations for children and parents. The Wellness clinics happen in West Hants and are similar to KEYSS clinics.
Thank you to Kings County Children's Foundation for funding the KEYSS clinics!
We also want to thank all the stations at the KEYSS clinics in 2011. They were: Valley Child Development Association, Annapolis Valley Regional School Board, Kingstec Early Childhood Education Program and students, Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech, Annapolis Valley Health - Mental health and public health departments, Department of Health and Wellness, Recreation Directors and Healthy Living Coordinators in Kings County, Kings County Family Resource Center, Annapolis Valley Regional Library, Chrysalis House, Valley Community Learning Association, Dr. Katherine McKee, Dr. Erin Hennessy, Dr. MacKey, and Robyn Maillet.
We are looking forward to the KEYSS clinics in October and November of 2012!