Whecp resource guide 2013

Discover the ABC’s of Early Education

Early Education Programs In West Hartford

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Great by 8 Mission:

The mission of Great by 8, a diverse group of individuals advocating for the early education of young children, is to ensure that all West Hartford children enter school as eager learners with the skills that enable them to reach their full potential. This will be accomplished by increasing the community’s awareness of the value of preschool education and promoting availability and access to affordable, high quality programs and family support resources.

This resource guide is the result of the collaboration of area early education and childcare providers and Great by 8, in an effort to engage families in accessing community resources for young children.

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Office of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

West Hartford Public Schools

50 South Main Street

West Hartford, CT 06107

(860) 561-6669 beth_bye@whps.org www.whps.org/whecp/

Thank you to our collaborative agent:

The Bridge Family Center, Inc

1022 Farmington Avenue

West Hartford, CT 06107

(860) 521-8035 www.bridgefamilycenter.org Great by 8 is funded by:

William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund

One Hamden Center Suite, 2B

Hamden, CT 06518 (203) 230-3330 http://discovery.wcgmf.org/

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Table of Contents

Choosing Quality Early Childhood Programs...................................... 4 Qualifications....................................................................................... 5 Questions to ask the Provider............................................................. 6 Signs of a Great Preschool.................................................................. 7 Preschool Programs....................................................................... 8-14 Licensed Homecare Providers .................................................... 15-18 Kindergarten Information............................................................ 19-20 West Hartford Public Schools Contact Information........................... 21 Town of West Hartford Contact Information....................................... 22 Before/After School Care .................................................................. 23 Social Services............................................................................. 23-24 Programs Free of Charge............................................................. 25-26 Additional Programs..................................................................... 26-27

Please note: This directory is meant to provide parents with a listing of available early education and childcare providers in the town of West Hartford. The inclusion of a listing here in no way indicates the endorsement of any program by Great by 8. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information printed in this guide.

To alert us to a discrepancy, please contact Beth Bye at 561-6669.

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Choosing a Quality Early Childhood Program Childcare

Quality childcare can make a big difference in the future of your child, your community and even the world. Choosing quality care is important. A quality program can help build a child’s confidence, curiosity and language skills. It can help a child share and enjoy learning.

When choosing a child care provider, you should consider several factors, including location, convenience, referrals from friends, family and your community. There are also many websites and resources available on the internet to help you choose quality childcare.

• Begin by visiting several childcare home providers or centers.

• As you observe a homecare provider or a center, look at the whole facility – inside and out. See every room your child will use.

• On each visit, think about your first impression. But don’t stop there. You should always visit a home or center more than once.

And stay as long as possible so you can get a good feel for what the care will be like for your child.

• Once you decide that a childcare provider will work for you, register your child. Many programs require registration a year before your child will enter the program, usually in the fall or winter.

Why Should I Send My Child to Preschool?

Children who attend a quality preschool, nursery, childcare center or family childcare before starting kindergarten enter school with a jumpstart. Preschool offers children practice in becoming a group member, getting along with others and learning through planned activities that are age appropriate and fun.

When to Begin Looking

Start now! If you plan on sending your child to preschool, you should begin looking when your child turns two years old. Most preschools start registration between November and January for the following school year, so it’s important to think ahead.

1 National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, Child Care Aware initiative, 2001, 1-800-424-2246, www.childcareaware.org 2 “ Ready or Not: A Parents Guide to School Readiness, Prenatal to Age Five, Connecticut Commission on Children” www.cga.ct.gov/coc/

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Qualifications State Licensing

All states require centers to be licensed. The goal of licensing is to ensure the safety and developmental well-being of children while in outof-home care. Licensing does not ensure quality, but it does set health, safety and caregiver training standards that all centers must maintain. All centers are inspected at least once a year.

Contact the following agency for details on childcare licensing regulations in the state of Connecticut:

Connecticut Department of Public Health

410 Capital Avenue

Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Phone: (860) 509-8045 Website:http://www.ct.gov/dph/

The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care also maintains documents related to child care licensing in Connecticut at: http://nrckids.org

Accreditation

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC accredited programs complete a rigorous self-study and external review to prove that they meet standards of excellence in early childhood education.

Accredited homes and centers voluntarily measure up to national standards of quality that have been established by national childcare organizations. Programs that are accredited have gone beyond state licensing standards. Trained caregivers have an increased understanding of children’s needs at different ages. These programs undergo in-depth self–assessments, independent observation and approval by professional experts.

For more information contact: NAEYC 1313 L St. NW Suite 500

Washington, DC 20005

(800) 424-2460

Website: www.naeyc.org

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Other Resources:

211 Child Care Infoline is a confidential childcare referral telephone service. Childcare counselors are available to assist parents and childcare professionals in locating appropriate resources and referrals.

211/Child Care Infoline 1344 Silas Deane Highway Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Website: www.211childcare.org Phone: 211 Phone: 1-800-571-7500

QUESTIONS TO ASK THE PROVIDERS:

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What are the hours of operation?

What are the age ranges?

How are children of different ages, needs, and abilities grouped?

How many children are in each group?

How many adults work with a group?

Is the program licensed?

Is the program accredited? (SEE PAGE 5) What are the qualifications of the director and staff?

What does the program cost?

Does the provider offer a lunch program?

Does the provider have a summer program?

Does the provider offer more than one language?

Does the provider smoke or have pets?

Important Details To Consider:

• Preschools housed in places of worship are usually nondenominational and welcome all faiths.

• Some preschools offer scholarships or financial aid, a sliding scale, or may take the Care for Kids state subsidy. They are based on slot availability and consideration is on an individual basis. Don’t be afraid to ask!

State Readiness Funds are available for preschool education on a limited basis for those families who qualify. Please contact Mary Stone in the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment at (860) 561-6635.

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10 Signs of a Great Preschool

If your child is between the ages of 3 and 6 and attends a child care center, preschool, or kindergarten program, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) suggests you look for these 10 signs to make sure your child is enrolled in a high quality program.

1. Children spend most of their playing and working with materials or other children. They do not wander aimlessly, and they are not expected to sit quietly for long periods of time.

2. Children have access to various activities throughout the day. Look for assorted building blocks and other construction materials, props for pretend play, picture books, paints and other art materials, and table toys such as matching games, pegboards, and puzzles.

Children should not all be doing the same thing at the same time.

3. Teachers work with individual children, small groups, and the whole group at different times during the day. They do not spend all their time with the whole group.

4. The classroom is decorated with children’s original artwork, their own writing with invented spelling, and stories dictated by children to teachers.

5. Children learn numbers and the alphabet in the context of their everyday experiences. The natural world of plants and animals and meaningful activities like cooking, taking attendance, or serving snack provide the basis for learning activities.

6. Children work on projects and have long periods of time (at least one hour) to play and explore. Worksheets are used little if at all.

7. Children have an opportunity to play outside every day. Outdoor play is never sacrificed for more instructional time.

8. Teachers read books to children individually or in small groups throughout the day, not just at group story time.

9. Curriculum is adapted for those who are ahead as well as those who need additional help. Teachers recognize that children’s different background and experience mean that they do not learn the same things at the same time in the same way.

10. Children and their parents look forward to school. Parents feel secure about sending their child to the program. Children are happy to attend; they do not cry regularly or complain of feeling sick.

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8:00-11:30 12:15-2:45

preschool 9:00-12:30 open 7:30-5:30

9:00-Noon lunch bunch occasionally 12:00-1:00 8:35-3:20 M T TH F 8:35-2:00pm W WHPS hours

Aiken School-Early Learning Center 212 King Philip Drive, 06117 860-233-1455 www.whps.org

Beatrice Fox Auerback ECC of the Mandell JCC 335 Bloomfield Ave.,06117 860-231-6344 www.mandelljcc.org rwirth@mandelljcc.org,

Bethany Lutheran Nursery School 1655 Boulevard, 06107 860-521-5076 www.blcwh.org nurseryschool@blcwh.org

Bugbee School 1943 Asylum Ave, 06117 860-233-1234 www.whps.org Capital Region Education Council (CREC) 111 Charter Oak Ave, Hartford 06106 860-247-2732 www.crec.org/magnet schools Charter Oak School 452 Oakwood Ave, 06110 860-233-8506 www.whps.org 8:35-3:20 M T TH F 8:35-2:00pm W WHPS hours

Hours/ Before/After

Preschool Program

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no 4-year olds

no

yes

no

Busing available magnet school application lottery

Various PreK programs in Greater Hartford area

Available to students in Bugbee, Charter Oak and Smith neighborhoods only; bussing available.

One class a day. All teachers have 4-yr college degrees.

Family membership to JCC included with tuition, bus line, part-time nurse, enrichment classes including swimming

Reverse main stream special ed regular ed

Summer Noteworthy

4-year olds

3-5 year olds

4 months-5 years

3-5 year olds

Ages

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yes 5 Financial aid available. consecutive Call for a tour.

2 week camps 3rd week june-end of august

2 1/2 - 4 1/2 year olds 9:30-12:30, 10-week semesters fall and spring, Tues/Thurs 9:00-3:00, MWF or T/TH 3 -5 year olds

6 wks - 5 year olds

7:30-5:30 part-time 9:00-1:00 Preschool 9:00-12:00 or 9:00-12:45 w/lunch bunch 7:30-5:30 9:30-11:30 either M/F or T/TH

De Colores Early Learning Nursery School 134 Flagg Road, 06117 860-236-4773

First Church Nursery School 12 South Main Street, 06107 860-232-2106 www.whfirstchurch.org fcnswh@att.net

Little Tykes Preschool - Hall High School 975 North Main St.,06117 860-232-4561 ext 1118 marcia_harrington@whps. org

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2 1/2 - 4 1/2 year olds

no

no

Sessions run Nov.-Dec. and April-May HS students are grades 9-12, they plan activities for children, usually 1:1 ratio

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish); program aligned with CT Preschool Framework

Classes run 10 week program Tues/Thurs sessions

Children visit the Museum weekly for a yes related science lesson. One year free 7-week membership provided. summer program 9:00-12:30

The Children’s Place Conard High School 110 Beechwood Rd.,06107 860-231-5151 kim_Deep-mcnamara@whps.org

3-5 year olds

9:00-12:00, 12:00-1:00 extended lunch p.m. session 1:00-3:45 open 8:30-9:00

Summer Noteworthy

The Children’s Museum Preschool 950 Trout Brook Dr., 06119 860-523-7499 www.thechildrensmuseumct.org jcowles@thechildrensmuseumct.org

Ages

Hours/ Before/After

Preschool Program

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PT nurse, school teachers w/ MA/BA degrees, nonprofit parent-run Board

8 wks-Prek

7:30-5:30

yes

Art, music Housed at Beth Israel Temple

6 weeks to 5 year olds

Enrichment programs: Spanish, art, gymnastics, library, wizards (math science). Program runs Sept-June

On-site staff speak Lao, Chinese and Spanish

7:30-5:30

no

yes

Summer Noteworthy

Extensive cultural programming includes Spanish language curriculum and visiting artists program.

2 -5 year olds and PreK

12 mo - 5 year olds

Ages

15 mo-12 yrs (6th grade) summer option for enrolled students

Noah’s Ark 701 Farmington Ave., 06119 860-232-5038 www.cbict.org/learn/noahs-ark-preschool-2 noahsark@cbict.org Our Children’s Center 90 North Main St.,06107 860-561-0569 www.occdaycare.wordpress.com our_childrens_center@yahoo.com

9:00-1:00, Before and after care available 8:00-9:00 & 1:00 - 4:00

Lollipop Tree Nursery School 160 Mohegan Drive, 06117 860-236-5748 lollipoptreenurseryschool.com, info@lollipopnurseryschool.net 7:30-5:30 Full and Part Day

7:30-5:30

Knight Hall School 411 Park Rd., 06119 860-232-9015 www.knighthallschool.org martha@knighthallschool.org

Montessori School of Greater Hartford 141 North Main St., 06107 860-236-4565 www.msgh.org information@msgh.org

Hours/ Before/After

Preschool Program

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7:50-2:20

8:00-2:40 (M,T, TH, F,) 8:00-1:40 (W) After care 2:30-5:40

St. Thomas the Apostle 25 Dover Rd., 06119 860-236-6257 www.stthomasapostlewh.org

3 ‘s 8:20-12:30 (M-F or MWF) 3-6 years old JK’s 8:20-12:30 (MTThF) 8:20-2:50 (W ) Kindergarten 8:20-2:50 (M-Th) 8:20-1:50 (F)

Renbrook School Beginning School @ Renbrook School 2865 Albany Avenue, 06117 860-236-1661 www.renbrook.org

St. Brigid School 100 Mayflower St., 06110 860-561-2130 www.saintbrigidschool.org info@saintbrigidschool.org

3-yr old program 9:00-12:00 T/Th optional lunch 12:00-1:00 4-yr old program 9:00-1:00 MWF

Quaker Lane Cooperative Nursery School 144 South Quaker La., 06119 860-523-9550 www.quakerlane.org, mcantwell1@msn.com

PreK-5th grade

3 yrs-8th grade

3-5 year olds

3-4 year olds

9:00-1:00

The Preschool of West Hartford, Inc 1 Westminister Dr., 06107 860-561-3241 www.thepreschoolofwesthartford.com

Ages

Hours/ Before/After

Preschool Program

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Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

yes

no

yes

After care available 2:30-5:30 for 4 year olds. Private PreK-grade 5

3-year-old program offers options of half or full day. Program taught by certified teachers and full time aides.

Enrichment classes taught by specialists:art, foreign language, music & movement, library & physical education child care programs: before/after school, extended day and vacation care.

for month Kinder Music of June, Spanish w/4 yr extended day offer four week camp 3’s, 4’s

no

Summer Noteworthy

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Hours/ Before/After 9:00-1:00 7:45-5:00

8:35-3:20 (M/T,TH,F) 8:35-2:00 (W) WHPS Hours 8:20-12:45 before: 8:00 after:12:45-5:30

7:15-5:30

9:00-2:00 extension for a fee

Preschool Program

School for Young ChildrenSaint Joseph College 238 Steele Rd., 06117 860-231-5565 www.sjc.edu/syc

Smith School Preschool 64 St. James St., 06110 860-236-3315 www.whps.org

Solomon Schechter School 26 Buena Vista Rd, 06107 860-561-0700 ext. 161 www.ssds-hartford.org, skurtis@ssds-hartford.org

Through the Eyes of a Child 20 Dover Rd., 06119 860-232-5405 www.throughtheeyeesofachilddaycare.com

University of Hartford Magnet SchoolGardner Multiple Intelligences 196 Bloomfield Avenue., 06117 860-236-2899 www.crecschools.org

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no

yes 2 week sessions for 8 weeks

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2 yr 9 mon. to 5 years old

6 weeks to 12 year olds

no

yes

Magnet school PreK- grade 5 7 towns participate

Summer camps and computer classes offered.

Variety of after school programs.

We are a Jewish Day School, 2nd language is Hebrew

Busing available Magnet applications

Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Spanish and Portuguese

Summer Noteworthy

24 months- 14 years old no

4 year olds

3- 5 year olds

Ages

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Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School 44 Brown Street, Bloomfield, 06002 860-769-5510 www.bloomfieldschools.org jtenore@blmfld.org Prek 8:50-2:40, K 8:50-3:30 Extension 7:30, after until 5:30

9:00-11:30 12:15-2:45

3 yrs (by Dec 31) -5 year olds

3-5 year olds

extension is open, school is not

yes -6 week summer program

Run by Bloomfield BOE/school calendar Partnership with Auer 4-H Farm in Bloomfield, field trips 2x/month,

Reverse main stream special ed/ regular ed.

School year

Provide a high quality preschool experience within a Christian environment

no

2.9 - 5 year olds

9:00-1:00

West Hartford Mehodist Nursery School 7 Berkshire Road, 06110 860-521-8063 www.westhartfordumc.org whmns@snet.net

Whiting Lane School- Early Learning Center 47 Whiting Lane, 06110 860-233-1455 ext. 1108 www.whps.org

Available to students in Webster Hill neighborhood only

no

4 year olds

8:35-3:20 MTRF 8:35-2:00 W WHPS hours

Summer Noteworthy

Webster Hill School 125 Webster Hill Blvd., 06107 860-521-0320 www.whps.org randi_leopold@whps.org

Ages

Hours/ Before/After

Preschool Program

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Hours/ Before/After 7:15-5:30

7:00-5:30

Preschool Program

Wynkin, Blinkin and Nod 389 Park Road, 06119 860-236-4742 www.wbncares.com

YWCA Child Care of Elmwood 1106 New Britain Avenue, 06110 860-233-7906 www.ywcahartford.org debc@ywcahartford.org

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14 months - 5 year olds

6 wks-5 year olds

Ages

yes

yes

Bi-lingual staff Sign language and Spanish program

Summer Noteworthy

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120 Boulanger Ave, 06110 860-233-4729 3 Seldan Street, 06110 860-231-0686

Elsie Daniel

Dvora Elkayam

74 Fuller Drive, 06117 860-231-1979

14 Hugh Street, 06119 860-232-9086

Claudia ConeyMoynihan

Evelyn DeJesus

91 Wilfred St. 06110 860-570-1257

873 North Main Street, 06117 860-519-0003

Rose Clark

Janess Collado

71 Greenhurst, 06107 860-216-0805

Johanna Buttimer

358 Fern St. 06119 860-523-7951

601 Fern Street, 06107 860-561-2718

Patricia Beyer

Fancy Collado

Address Phone/Email

Home Care Providers

infant-4

birth-5

birth-5

Infant/ toddler & preschool Infant/ toddler & preschool birth-5

birth-5

birth-5

birth-4

Ages

yes

yes

no

no

7:30-5:30

7:30-5:00

7:00-5:00

7:30-5:30

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

no

yes

yes

yes

no

Web Hill

Braeburn

Charter Oak meals/snacks

Smith/ snacks/lunch Charter Oak follows school calendar

Special needs experience

ECE Associates Degree lunch,snacks, dinner at 5:30

snacks; follows school calendar; available weekends on request

snacks

follows school calendar lunch, snacks

Notes

Hebrew Aiken

provides music lessons meals/snacks

Spanish Charter Oak snacks; follows school calendar

no

no

Spanish Smith

Spanish Morley

Poco Norfeldt Spanish

no

no

Before/ Summer 2nd Elem.

After Sch. Lang.

7:00 -8:00 p.m. yes

7:15-5:30

6:00 am8:00 pm

7:30-5

7:15-4:15

Hours

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11 Kimberly Rd, 06107 860-521-3463

Karen Hanson

66 Craigmoor Rd, 06107 860-523-7903

171 Webster Hill Blvd 06107 860-521-4087

57 Greenhouse Blvd. 06110 860-833-1092

18 Fennbrook Rd 06119 860-232-7088

136 Richard St 1st floor 06119 860-231-1407

232 King Philip Dr, 06117 860-233-8455

Lynn Huguet

Carolyn Kent

Brenda Morfu

Linda Olesnevich

Maria PĂŠrez

Maria Pereira

Magdahli Hernandez 84 Seminole Circle, 06117 860-502-0682

Address Phone/

Home Care Providers

Hours

16

7:00-5:30

Infant/ toddler & preschool/ 7:30-4:30

7:30-5:00

Infant/ toddler & preschool/

infant-k

yes

7:30-5:30

Infant/ toddler & preschool/

no

yes

no

yes

Infant/ 7:30-5:30 toddler & preschool/ adolescents

yes no

6:00-5:30

yes evenings

no

yes

yes

yes

no

yes

Duffy

Web Hill

Morley

Portuguese Aiken

Spanish Smith

Smith

Spanish Wolcott

no

no

Spanish Aiken

no

Before/ Summer 2nd Elem.

After Sch. Lang.

7:30-4:30

0-3

infant-5

under 2 7:45-6:00 -full time over 2 after school 6:00-11:00

Ages

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follows school calendar meals/snacks

follows school calendar snacks

speech pathologist meals/snacks

snacks

snacks

Notes

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119 Davenport Rd, 06110 860-521-8426

140 Edgemont Ave, 06110 860-232-2389

12 Glenwood Rd 06107 860-561-0313

Marilyn Perone

Maria Pollicito

Elizabeth Proietti

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7 Kimberly Rd. 06107 860-521-8111

216 Griswold Dr. 06119 860-231-0287

9 Westgate St. 06110 860-808-7862

Wendy Stanton

Kidean Thompson

Josephine Signorello 60 Beechwood Rd, 06107 860-521-4085

Sarah Rice

Hulsimati Ramsarup 1483 Blvd, 06119 860-521-6928

Address Phone/

Home Care Providers

7:00-5:30

7:00–5:30

7:30-5:30

8:00-5:00

7:30-4:00

3:30-5:00, 2:00-5:00 W

Hours

Infant/ 8:00-5:00 toddler & preschool Infant/toddler 6:30-6:30 &preschool/ adolescents

infant-5

Infant/ toddler & preschool

infant-3

infantschool

infantprek

k-5

Ages

yes

yes

yes

yes

no

yes-after

no

after school only

yes

yes

yes

yes

no

yes 3-5 yrs day

Italian

no

no

no

no

snacks

Notes

Wolcott,

Morley

Web Hill

Wolcott

Whiting Lane

snacks year round

follows school calendar snacks

snacks

meals, snacks year round

Braeburn snacks closest, Duffy district

Charter Oak follows school calendar snacks

Wolcott

Before/ Summer 2nd Elem.

After Sch. Lang.

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Address Phone/

2038 Albany Ave 06117 860-231-0379

6 Huckleberry La, 06110 860-521-5371

Home Care Providers

Marilyn Tomlinson

Lucy Veilleux 7:00-5:00

7:00-6:00

preschool/ after school infant - 5

Hours

Ages

yes

yes yes

French Wolcott, St Brigids

Aiken

Before/ Summer 2nd Elem.

After Sch. Lang.

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meals,snacks

Special education

Notes

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Kindergarten Information

A child must be 5 years old on or before the first of January of the academic school year to be eligible to attend public school in West Hartford.

Most schools begin their kindergarten screening and orientation process between March and May for the next school year.

If you are unsure as to which school your child will attend, please contact the Residency Office at (860) 561-6620.

West Hartford Public School Expectations for Kindergarten

Self-help Skills • Ability to put on coat, backpack; use bathroom; pick up after self; follow directions • Ability to focus for a short time (8-10 minutes) in a group setting, e.g., listening to a story, listening to other children • Ability to verbally express needs, e.g., telling teacher what is needed, explaining situations • Social skills, e.g., able to share, play in appropriate manner, use simple conflict resolution Academic Skills • Exposure to colors, shapes, letters and numbers • Recognition of own name and /or some of the letters in the child’s first name • Exposure to a variety of experiences using writing/drawing materials appropriately, i.e., crayons, markers, pencils • Language development as a base for building further learning, e.g., general knowledge and expressive/ receptive language • Exposure to books, e.g., being read to at home and in preschool Motor Skills • Experiences with writing name • Experiences with fine motor activities, i.e., cutting, pasting, doing puzzles, painting, playing with sand and water

Children come to kindergarten with a wide range of skills. Therefore, many children may enter kindergarten with skills above this level.

For further information about kindergarten readiness and registration please contact the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment at (860) 561-6618.

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Health Check List For Kindergarten Registration

√ Avoid the summer rush.

√ Call your pediatrician to verify the date of your child’s last well-child visit (yearly physical).

√ Review your child’s immunization record with your pediatrician.

At the kindergarten orientation for parents, you will receive the CT Health Assessment Record (HAR).If your child is or will be due for a well-child visit (yearly physical):

√ Schedule an appointment now.

√ Bring the CT Health Assessment Record with you when you go to your appointment.

√ Return your completed CT Health Assessment Record to the school your child will be attending as soon as your pediatrician has completed the form.

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West Hartford Public Schools Contact Information West Hartford Public Schools 50 South Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107 Phone: (860) 561-6600 Website: www.whps.org School Closure Sourceline: (860) 233-2334

~public school closings, delay information Continuing & Community Education (860) 561-6900 Superintendent’s Office (860) 561-6651 Office of Residency: (860) 561-6620

~to register your child or to determine your home school ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Mary Louise Aiken School 212 King Philip Drive (860) 233-6994 Braeburn School 45 Braeburn Road (860) 561-2200 Lloyd H. Bugbee School 1943 Asylum Avenue (860) 233-1234 Charter Oak International Academy 425 Oakwood Avenue (860) 233-8506 Louise Duffy School 95 Westminster Drive (860) 521-0110 Edward Morley School 77 Bretton Road (860) 233-8535 Eric G. Norfeldt School 35 Barksdale Road (860) 233-4421 Florence E. Smith School of Science, Math and Technology 64 St. James Street (860) 236-3315 Webster Hill School 125 Webster Hill Blvd. (860) 521-0320 Whiting Lane School 47 Whiting Lane (860) 233-8541 Henry A. Wolcott School 71 Wolcott Road (860) 561-2300 MIDDLE SCHOOLS King Philip Middle School Sedgwick Middle School Bristow Middle School

100 King Phillip Drive (860) 233-8230 128 Sedgwick Road (860) 570-6500 34 Highland Avenue (860) 231-2100

HIGH SCHOOLS Conard High School William H. Hall School

110 Beechwood Road (860) 231-5050 975 North Main Street (860) 232-4561

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Town of West Hartford Contact Information Emergency (Police, Fire, Medical) - 24 hours: Poison Control: Routine Police: Routine Fire:

911 1-800-222-1222 (860) 523-5203 (860) 561-8300

Town Hall 50 South Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107 Phone: (860) 561-7500 Website: www.west-hartford.org West Hartford-Bloomfield-Health District:

Town Council Office:

Leisure Services Department: Leisure Line

~24-hours a day recreation line: Recreation Facilities Elmwood Community Center: Veterans Memorial Skating Rink: Cornerstone Aquatics Center: Westmoor Park: Public Libraries: Website:www.westhartfordlibrary.org Main Library 20 South Main Street: Library hours of service: Children’s Services: Faxon Branch 1073 New Britain Ave: Bishops Corner Branch 15 Starkel Rd.

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(860) 561-7900 (860) 561-7448 (860) 561-7510 (860) 561-7509 (860) 561-8160 (860) 521-1573 (860) 521-3242 (860) 561-8260

(860) 561-6950 (860) 561-6950 (860) 561-6980 (860) 561-8200 (860) 561-8210

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BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE Licensed School Age Programs- School based Aiken School, operated by WHEE II

Braeburn School, operated by WHEE Bugbee School, operated by YW Kidslink Charter Oak School, operated by WHEE Duffy School, operated by YW Kidslink Morley School, operated by MEDC Board of Directors Norfeldt School, operated by WHEE II

Smith School, operated by WHEE Webster Hill School, operated by YW Kidslink Whiting Lane School, operated by WLEDC Wolcott School, operated by YW Kidslink

Town of West Hartford Department of Human Services Town Hall 50 South Main Street

(860) 233-8785 (860) 561-4088 (860) 525-1163 (860) 233-5343 (860) 561-4104 (860) 232-5336 (860) 233-0097 (860) 232-0395 (860) 561-4105 (860) 233-8462 (860) 561-4106

(860) 561-7561

Human Services provides programs and services to enhance community life. The department is organized into three main divisions: Social Services, Housing Services and Neighborhood Services. Programs offered to West Hartford residents include case management, crisis intervention, counseling, volunteer services and housing rehabilitation.

Children, Birth to Three www.birth23.org

1-800-505-7000

Specific statewide system that provides early intervention services to local education agencies (LEA’S) are active participants in getting appropriate services to eligible children. All children in Connecticut up to age three who have significant delays in development or certain medical conditions that can cause delays are eligible for early intervention services.

Anyone who is concerned about a child’s development may call to make a referral including parents, health professionals, and child care providers.

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Bridge Family Center

(860) 521-8035

1022 Farmington Avenue www.bridgefamilycenter.org

The Bridge Family Center, as the youth service bureau for the Town of West Hartford, offers the following prevention and intervention services:

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Counseling for children and families, based on a sliding fee scale School-based services in collaboration with school personnel Positive Youth Development Programs Support Groups for children and adults on various issues

Care 4 Kids 1-888-214-5437 www.ctcare4kids.com

Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs. This program is sponsored by the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services.

Husky Plan 1-877-284-8759 www.huskyhealth.com This is a great place to learn about Connecticut’s health insurance program for children and eligible caregivers. The HUSKY plan offers a full health insurance package for children and teenagers up to age 19, regardless of family income. HUSKY pays for doctor visits, prescriptions, vision and dental care, and much more.

INFOLINE www.211infoline.org Dial 211

Infoline is a telephone information and referral resource for all human service needs.

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Programs to Check Out Free Of Charge Family Resource Center

(860) 233-4701

In 1991, in partnership with the Bridge Family Center, The Charter Oak Academy established the Family Resource Center to support the healthy development of families in the community. The Family Resource Center offers an integrated system of family support services that enhance parenting, promote family involvement with the schools, and help children to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

Programs for Parents and Caregivers-Parenting education workshops * English and high school equivalency classes in collaboration with West Hartford Adult Education * People Empowering People parent leadership training * The Wisdom Circle peer group for grandparents* Lending Library * Training and support for home and center based child-care providers * CPR and first aid training * Child-care referrals * Family therapy * Ongoing parenting support groups * Access to school readiness scholarship information and support Programs for Young Children-Early Learning Playgroups * Home visits using the Parents As Teachers curriculum * Book and toy lending library * Saturday programs * Family literacy activities * Special events

West Hartford Public Library

Collections: The West Hartford Public Library’s children’s collections at all three libraries include 67,000 books, as well as collections of music CD’s, DVDs, CDROMS, audiobooks, and “kits” on a number of topics including parenting, traveling, culture, and subjects of interest to children. Computers with age-appropriate educational and recreational software are available for children at all three libraries.

Programs: To stimulate a child’s curiosity, creativity and imagination, all three libraries host a variety of regularly scheduled programs for children of all ages. These include Babytime (ages newborn – 12 months,) Toddlertime (13-23 months), Totally 2’s (24-29 months) and Top of the Two’s (30-35 months). There are storytimes for children ages 3-6 both for the child alone and with parents, as well as literature, art and craft programs for elementary school-age children. Special events include 25

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There is a knitting program as well as school vacation specials. Detailed information is in the Children’s Program flyer published four times a year as well as on the library website www.westhartfordlibrary.org

Additional Programs The Children’s Museum Preschool Outreach The Children’s Museum Preschool Outreach offers educational and fun

programs that travel to your own classroom. As a science-based preschool for nearly 60 years, we are well positioned to help preschools and childcare centers like yours begin the necessary foundations to inspire students to discover, explore, and learn the wonders of science and nature. Each program is created for children three to five years of age. Our programs are adaptable and appropriate for toddlers from eighteen months to three years.

You can choose the program that best fits your curriculum. We offer “Crafty Critters”: Live Animal Presentations, “Bubbling Over”: Water Play, “Inspect Inspectors”: The Busy Life Of Bugs, “Attraction Action,”: Mighty Magnets and More, “Dribble, Dabble, Do!”: A Close Up Look as Colors, and “Winged Warriors”: Butterflies, Birds & Bats.

Grant-funded assistance may be available for programs located in priority school districts. For scheduling and program information, please call 860-231-2830 ext. 34.

Noah’s Discover Learning Space at the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society Who knew history could be so fun? Come find out how at the Noah Webster House’s new hands-on play area for kids and their parents! Noah’s Discover Learning Space offers interactive fun and educational activities for families in a historic setting. Whether playing “pretend” colonial house (fake food and costumes included) trying their hand at archeology, or building a farm on our 3-D play mat, kids learn about the past in an entertaining way. Suitable for children aged 2-10, and their parents! Open Thursday through Monday from 1:00-4:00 p.m. or for special programming.

For more infromation, contact the Education Department at (860) 521-5362 ext 14, education@noahwebsterhouse.org or visit us on the web at www.noahwebsterhouse.org.

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The Nurturing Families Network (NFN) The Nurturing Families Network (NFN) is a statewide program providing family development education and support to first-time parents and parents of infants up to age 5. The Nurturing Families Network at UCONN Health Center serves Farmington Valley and West Hartford. NFN provides maternity visits, postpartum phone support, home visitation, and group programing.

Group programs include a monthly mom’s social group, parent-preschooler programs, parent-infant play groups and workshops for prenatal parents.

NFN programs work to facilitate and strengthen parent-child relationships.

Contact Information: http://nurturingfamilies.uchc.edu nurturingfamilies@uchc.edu 860-679-4114 Karen Steinberg, Ph.D., Program Manager Jessica Sanderson, MFT, Clinical Supervisor Debra Johnson, M.Ed., Group Coordinator Jennifer Vendetti, MSW, Connections Coordinator

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For more information call: Great by 8 The Office of Curriculum, Insruction & Assessment West Hartford Public Schools 860-561-6669 Printed January 2013

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