Desmond

When DeShannon heard about Childcare Resources through a local community partner, she knew immediately that this could be the opportunity she was looking for. As a single mother, she was determined to give her son, Desmond, the best possible start.

Shortly after enrolling, it became clear that Desmond wasn’t hitting his early communication milestones.

“He wasn’t talking,” DeShannon recalls. “And I started to worry he might be having trouble hearing, too.”

Thankfully, Childcare Resources offers more than high-quality early education. Through its Wellness and Early Intervention Program, the school conducts regular hearing, vision, and developmental assessments for all enrolled children. During Desmond’s hearing screening, the staff identified signs of hearing loss.

The Wellness team guided DeShannon through navigating insurance and local referrals, supporting her through each stage of the process. After Desmond received his hearing aids, Childcare Resources began on-site speech therapy and basic sign language lessons to strengthen his growing communication skills.

“All of the challenges I was facing as a single mother were made easier with Childcare Resources by my side,” DeShannon says. “They pointed me in the right direction and made sure I wasn’t alone.”

DeShannon felt real peace of mind knowing that Desmond was receiving both the early intervention and high-quality education he needed, all in one place. She saw firsthand how the care and support he received helped him grow. Desmond’s classmates even learned sign language, creating a classroom community where everyone could connect.

Today, Desmond communicates clearly, expresses his needs and ideas, and enjoys spending time with his friends. He especially loves reading, learning new things, and continues to grow more confident each day.

“The staff show him so much much love and patience,” DeShannon says. “I can’t thank Childcare Resources enough for helping with his hearing loss and always being so kind. They truly care about him.”

Desmond recently graduated from Childcare Resources— fully prepared for kindergarten.