I am a mother of a special needs boy who attends preschool in Winfield. He is enrolled in the Tiger Cub preschool program at Winfield School District 34; not many people are aware of this program or how it has been growing recently, which I wanted to change.

My son requires special education due to delays in a number of areas, including physical ability and speech. I was concerned as he approached school age that he would not get all the services he required.

The Tiger Cub preschool program has surpassed my expectations when it comes to my son’s school. The staff members have been exceptional in their ability to provide a safe and supportive environment. They have been able to provide the services he needs to succeed and made us feel good about sending him to school.

The Tiger Cub program offers a number of preschool options that could work for many parents including two-, three- or five-day a week programs depending on your needs. They have grown to be able to accommodate children of many abilities and are very willing to work with parents to ensure the children has a great place to starting their school experience.

I highly recommend the Tiger Cub preschool program to any parent of a young child whether they need special assistance or not. Overall, the program has been able to provide a great foundation of learning for children of all abilities. For more information, visit www.winfield34.org.

Christy Call, Winfield, Tiger Cub parent