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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.
What is Universal Preschool (Act 166)?
- Free for families
- Provides preschool for at least 10 hours per week and at least 35 weeks per year
- Available to 3 (before September 1st), 4, and 5 year-olds not enrolled in Kindergarten
- Available in public school and private program settings
- All participating programs MUST be pre-qualified through the State of Vermont
How do I register my child for preschool?
There are four Preschools within the Kingdom East School District. If you would like to register your child please click on the button below to contact the school.
KESD Preschool & Kindergarten Roundup
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.
Universal PreK Partners & Programs
In addition, Kingdom East School District partners with local and regional pre-qualified preschool programs, providing families with the flexibility to access early education in a setting outside of the public school. For contact information and a list of KESD Universal PreK Partners within the Kingdom East School District, please click the button below:
Families may also access Universal Preschool at pre-qualified partner programs outside of the Kingdom East School District. Information about out-of-district options can be found on the Building Bright Futures Website.
Families should contact public schools and PreK partners directly to inquire about registration.
Early Childhood Newsletters & Updates
Preschool Developmental Screening and Early Childhood Special Education
Parents with a concern about their child’s development are encouraged to contact the Early Childhood Special Education Team at any time at: (802) 626-6100 x4769.
Please access the following links for information about early childhood development and early childhood special education:
Other Helpful Links For Families Of Young Children
- Center of Social & Emotional Foundation for Early Learning
- Families of PreKindergarten Students
- National Association for Education of Young Children
- Vermont Early Learning Standards
- AOE's definition of High-Quality, Effective PreKindergarten Education
- Parents' Home Companion
- Kingdom Childcare Connection
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