Project Cares - Ages 0-3


Parents As Teachers (P.A.T.) - Appropriate Developmental Information
Goals of personal visits:
  • Increase parent’s feelings of confidence and competence as teachers of their child.
  • Increase parent’s knowledge of child development
  • Increase parent’s observation skills
  • Provide opportunity for parents to apply knowledge
  • Prepare parents for what’s coming next


The Family Room Lending Library and Resource Center
Bring your family to enjoy the books, toys, and other resources provided while visiting other families, parent educators, and volunteers in the warm, home like atmosphere.


Screenings
Screenings in overall development, language, hearing, and vision are yearly or upon request. The goal of a screening is to provide parents with information on the individual growth of their child and the early detection of potential problems that may effect later learning. For more information call (618) 262-4623 or (618) 263-3044.


Project C.A.R.E.S. Staff
Family Resource Room
      (618) 263-3044 
          (every Tues. 9am to 11am First General Baptist Church)

Program Coordinator - Chris Brown
      (618) 263-3044

Parent Educators - Chris Brown Telisa Laws
      (618) 263-3044 

Pre-School For All Lead Teacher - Cindy Yonaka
      (618) 262-4623 

Parent Coordinator - Mary Nuckolls 
      (618) 263-3044 

Director of Instruction - Shelley Richardson
      (618) 262-5104

Get in Touch

N.I.C.E
1300 North Walnut Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863

(618) 263-3876

Mission Statement

In partnership with the community, we strive to provide students with the skills and exploratory experiences that enable them to reach their fullest potential as independent thinkers. We also seek to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations.