On almost every tour, a parent asks some version of the same question: my child doesn't have a disability, so is an inclusive preschool still the right place for them? It's a fair question, and the answer is yes. In an inclusive classroom, typically developing children build the same early academic skills as any good preschool, plus empathy, patience, and communication skills that come from playing alongside classmates of every ability. Here's what that looks like day to day at Zach's Place in Colorado Springs, and what the research says.

School started weeks ago, and the child care plan you made over the summer isn't holding up. Maybe the hours don't match a new work schedule, your family just moved to Colorado Springs, or your child simply isn't settling in. A mid-year start can go just as smoothly as a September one. This guide walks through why families switch child care in the fall and winter, how enrollment works at Zach's Place, what to know about Universal Pre-K after the school year begins, and a few practical ways to make the change easier on your child.