SCHOOL SCREENINGS
In partnering with parents, Bethany Busy Bee provides an opportunity for all students to receive a Free Dental Screening, a Free Vision screening, and a Free Hearing screening within each school year. Parents may opt out of the FREE screenings if they wish by submitting an opt-out form or sending an email requesting to opt out. The screening dates and details will be emailed to all families, along with a Screening Opt-Out Form. Hard copies will also be sent in the cubbies along with the screening dates.
Parents will receive a written notice for the children who may require treatment or may want to follow up with their pediatrician to prevent future concerns.
By assessing a child’s dental, vision, and hearing status at this stage of life, parents are given the opportunity to intervene early on and provide kids with the care they need.
Developmental School Screenings
Busy Bee uses the Ages and Stages Questionnaire as a first step in looking closely at a child’s growth, learning and development. This Developmental Screening provides valuable insight about a child’s cognitive, motor, communication and social-emotional development. Screenings are helpful because they identify a child’s current understanding of concepts and assist in helping early learning professionals build an educational baseline from which to begin planning. Screening results can help to connect children at risk of developmental delay to community resources and supports for further evaluation or to determine eligibility for services. The screening results will be shared with families and remain confidential. If your child is in need of additional evaluation, we will work with your family to ensure that you are connected to the appropriate resource within the community.
Screening results will inform our educational planning and will be used to individualize and enhance the learning environment. Family participation and input is a valuable aspect of the developmental screening process. We look forward to partnering with you in the developmental screening process.
Trauma & Adversity
Trauma is a response in someone’s mind, body, behavior and emotions after something distressing or disturbing happens. In may be due to adversity (difficulties or misfortune). Each child reacts to trauma differently, but experiencing some form of distress is how it shows up. Children exposed to trauma may display heightened aggression, poor social skills, and impulsivity, struggle academically, and engage in risk-taking behaviors with serious consequences. Childhood trauma, when left unaddressed, may interfere with children’s learning and development. When early care and learning settings acknowledge, understand, and address the impacts of childhood trauma on children and their families, children are more likely to develop healthy relationships, display resilience, and experience positive outcomes. Trauma-informed practices work to support children’s capacity to learn and caregiving adults’ capacity to attend to their own trauma responses. Behavior has meaning, usually people are doing the best they can in the moment. If actions, emotions or words feel unexpected, challenging or surprising, our best response is to be curious. Our staff is required to take Trauma & Adversity Training to better partner with families in observing and communicating unusual behaviors that may indicate a concern. Below are several resources that are used to partner with parents to address concerns.
Therapist & Specialists
We have partnered with these specialists to provide observations and consultation on-site for the 2025-2026 school year. Please email the specialists directly.
- Jack Lipski, M.A., School Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, and Certified “Love and Logic™” facilitator – Behavioral. Email: JackLipski@gmail.com
- Melissa Daly, Speech and Language Screenings can be scheduled as needed. Complimentary evaluations and short-term therapy may be arranged. Long term therapy is available at school for those with Medicaid or private insurance. Email: melissa@movingmountainsspeech.com
- Rachel Jorgensen, Early Intervention Specialist on Neurodiversity
- Differing brain functioning not considered as a deficit
- Strengths and challenges with both neurotypical and neuro diverse learners
- Variety of ways people think, learn and behave
To request for an observation in possible neurodivergent behaviors. Email: rachkobza234@gmail.com
Personal Therapist
Students with their own therapist are welcome to hold their private therapy in school. Please plan with the student’s teacher to set up a time.
Crisis and Disaster
Colorado Crisis Services – 844-493-TALK (8255) text or call
We’re available 24/7/365. Whatever you’re going through, we’ll always be here to support you.
COLORADOCRISISSERVICES.ORG
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Children’s Response Crisis
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children
who experience a tragic event may show changes in
their behaviors. They may also be indirectly affected
by a crisis by what they see on the TV or hear.
Children of all ages easily pick up on their parents or other’s fears and anxieties. Sudden changes in
behavior can mean they have been exposed to trauma or a crisis.
Coping with Disaster
Children can cope more effectively with a disaster
when they feel they understand what is happening
and what they can do.
Images of the disaster or crisis on the TV, internet, radio, newspaper, and other social media may frighten or stress children more. Avoid or limit children’s exposure to distressing pictures in the media.
Child Development Concerns
Child Find
Child Find offers free assessments for children birth to 5 years of age. Parents who have concerns about their child’s development in the areas of motor, social skills, concepts and/or speech and language should call: Littleton 303-347-3469, Englewood 303-781-7585, Douglas County 303-387-6081, Denver 303-405-6601, Cherry Creek 720-747-2906
All Health Network 303-730-8858
All Health Network and Developmental Pathways provide early childhood consultation and screenings for social, emotional and behavioral concerns. In addition, intervention services can be requested for families.
Developmental Pathways
Offers free assessments for children of any age including 6 years and older. Parents who have concerns about their child’s development in the areas of motor, social skills, concepts and/or speech and language
Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council Family Resources
(720-974-9637) offers a FREE SafeCare in-home program to learn how to:
Reduce challenging child behaviors
Increase positive time with your child
Remove common household safety hazards
Identify and respond to common child sicknesses or injuries
Engage your child in simple activities
Mental Health
Colorado Early Childhood Mental Health Support Line and Consultation
Helping parents and other caregivers support the well-being of young children.
The Early Childhood Mental Health Support Line (833-326-4411) is a no-cost, confidential resource for anyone who cares for children under six. The support line can help you to better understand and support the well-being of the young children in your care, including children who may currently be struggling. The Early Childhood Mental Health Support Line connects you to an experienced consultant who can discuss your needs, help you identify support resources, and refer you to a team in your area.
Other Resources
Children with Autism’s Night Out
Conscious Discipline Videos and Resources
Focus on the Family Parenting Resources
Focus on the Family Marriage Resources
Arapahoe Libraries Literacy – Parent Support
Douglas County ESL, Citizenship and other classes
Colorado Department of Education Parent and Family Resources
Resources for Literacy
Learning Through Play for Colorado’s Families and Caregivers:
The Playbook
Arapahoe Libraries Literacy Resources
Story Time and other Kids Activities
Littleton Bemis Library Story Time and Activities
Douglas County Story Time and other activities
Denver Public Libraries Story Time and other kids activities
Family and Kids Events
Denver Mile Hi Things to Do for Family and Kids
Free Days at Museums and Zoo
Nutrition
Nutrition
Health and Human Services Nutrition and Fitness Resources
Physical Fitness
I Am Moving, I Am Learning
Highlands Ranch Recreational Center
Foothills Park and Recreation
South Suburban Park and Recreation
Assistance for Medical, Food, Childcare
Colorado PEAK Assistance Program
Food Banks
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
Health Insurance Tri-Fold – Arapahoe County
Connect for Health Colorado- Health Insurance
Resource Guide to Home Medical & Screening – Bethany Busy Bee Early Learning Center
If you do not have a doctor and may need financial assistance to pay for a doctor, you may visit STRIDE Community Health Center (303) 360-6276 with several locations, 3515 S Delaware St.
Englewood, CO 80110 or 17866 Cottonwood Dr. Parker, CO 80134. They charge based on your income and accept Medicaid. They also offer dental services.