Kennedy Early Childhood Center
Our Mission
Kennedy Early Childhood Center serves the community by providing young children with high quality learning and play through programs and services that meet their individual needs.
Our staff and educators create a welcoming and encouraging educational environment for young minds to explore, play, and learn. We collaborate closely with our school families to help scholars develop independence and foundational social-emotional skills.
Our Vision
We strive to build a better, brighter community where Birth-5 professionals work in concert with our families to help young children grow, learn, and shine. We want our scholars to have the social, emotional, and academic tools they need to begin life at their very best. We work to ensure every child has the safe, welcoming environment to explore and play that they deserve at such a pivotal time in their development.
Email: Esther.Kottwitz@usd497.org
Phone: 785-832-5760 ext. 1793
Qualifications: M.S. School Administration and Leadership M.A. Applied Behavior Analysis and Human Development B.A. Psychology and English Kansas Licensure: School Administration Early Childhood Education (birth-8 yr) Early Childhood Special Education (birth-8 yr)
Mrs. Esther Kottwitz
We are excited to begin a new school year and look forward to working together with you and your child(ren).
We offer a variety of opportunities for children, ages birth to five years, and their families.
Our programs include: Parents as Teachers (Birth- age 5 ), Douglas County Early Childhood Developmental Services (Birth-age 3), Early Childhood Special Education Services (3-5 years), Peer Model Program, and Pre-K classrooms funded by KSDE.
Please contact us for more information.
Esther Kottwitz, Principal
785-832-5760 ext. 1793