STUDENT SERVICES EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES

Vermont has recognized the importance of early care and education with the passage of Act 166, the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Act. This act has mandated that all children are entitled to 10 hours a week of pre-kindergarten, allowing them to have quality formative experiences and preparing children to succeed in school. 

For residents of: Burke, Concord, Gilman, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, Wheelock

If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2024, your child is eligible for preschool!  If you have a child who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2024, your child is eligible for kindergarten!

A. If you would like information about enrolling your child in one of our public school preschools please submit an electronic request, or contact the following school administrative assistants by Tuesday, April 30th: 

Preschool locations:

• Burke Town School: Submit Electronic Request, call 467-3385, email cdewitt@kingdomeast.org
• Concord School:  Submit Electronic Request, call 695-1201, email kwest@kingdomeast.org
• Lyndon Town School: Submit Electronic Request, call 626-3209, email jomitchell@kingdomeast.org
• Miller’s Run:  Submit Electronic Request, call 626-9755, email rbickford@kingdomeast.org

B. If you would like to enroll your child for kindergarten at any KESD location, please use this link to PowerSchool.

C. If you would like to enroll your child at a private, prequalified preschool or childcare program for 10 free hours of preschool per week, please contact that program directly: Partners list. 

D. If you need more information or have questions about child development or early childhood events in our area, please contact the KESD Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Carla Ciardelli, at 626-4730 or cciardelli@kingdomeast.org.

*Roundup appointment times will be offered to incoming preschoolers and kindergarteners between Tuesday, May 28th to Friday, May 31st.  Once you register for preschool or kindergarten, you will be contacted to set up your Roundup day and time at a school location. 

*Preschoolers and kindergarteners will receive a “Welcome to Preschool or Kindergarten” activity bag. 

*Required for Preschool and Kindergarten registration:  Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency, Immunization   Record.  A Physical Health Exam from a Physician is required for preschool only. 

*Children may attend Roundup at any school location as activities are the same for all locations.  Opportunities to meet your child’s teacher and tour your child’s classroom will be offered during open house in August.  Teachers present and classrooms used for Roundup may not be the same. 

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