Early Childhood Programs
Early childhood education is the foundation for lifelong success for all students."
Preschool and Pre-K Screenings for 3 and 4 year-olds
- Screenings are by appointment only.
- Children must be 3 years of age or older on or before the screening date and residents of Groton.
- Contact us at 860-572-2155 with any questions
Please note: Students will return to their home school for kindergarten. Parents may also enter their child in the spring lottery.
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Integrated Preschool Peer Role Models
Children with strong skills in the areas of readiness, language, and socialization, act as peer role models in the Integrated Special Needs Preschool program. Children with eligible screening scores are selected for the program. Participants for this program must be at least 3 years old on or before the screening date
District Pre-Kindergarten Program
Any child who turns four years old on our before January 1 of the current school year is encouraged to be screened for Pre-Kindergarten. This program provides eligible children an opportunity to acquire appropriate readiness skills needed for a successful kindergarten experience. The screening process is used to determine eligibility. Children scoring within a target range will be selected for the program.