Early Education Programs In West Hartford

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
[email protected]
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
[email protected],
Bethany Lutheran Nursery School
1655 Boulevard, 06107
860-521-5076
www.blcwh.org
[email protected]
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
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
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
Ages
Hours/
Before/After
Preschool Program
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10
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
[email protected]
Our Children’s Center
90 North Main St.,06107
860-561-0569
www.occdaycare.wordpress.com
[email protected]
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,
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
Montessori School of Greater Hartford
141 North Main St., 06107
860-236-4565
www.msgh.org
[email protected]
Hours/
Before/After
Preschool Program
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11
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
[email protected]
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,
[email protected]
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,
[email protected]
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
12
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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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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14
15
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 Pérez
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
Great by 8
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
17
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.
Great by 8
Great by 8
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.
Great by 8
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 Kids1-888-214-5437
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 Plan1-877-284-8759
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.orgDial 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
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evening pajama storytimes, puppet shows, music programs, dramatic
presentations, cartooning workshops and an annual Halloween Party.
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, [email protected] 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
[email protected]
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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The Office of Curriculum, Insruction & Assessment
West Hartford Public Schools
860-561-6669
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