Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
Dinner: Nancy Rumph
Dinner: Nancy Rumph
Agenda
Agenda
Reports
Financials
Reports
Financials
Celebrating 30+ Years!
396 Halls Hill Rd
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537 - 0214
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Preschool Programs
CASTLE's preschool program curriculum is designed to support children in all major areas of development.
Teachers plan and implement experiences designed to support the development of:
Children's cognitive skills
Social and emotional skills
Physical health
Language and literacy
Creative arts
Mathematics skills
Science skills
Social studies
Curriculum Framework & Ongoing Feedback on Growth and Development
CASTLE teachers use the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS) as a curriculum framework to plan units of learning that are relevant to the students and families we serve. Teachers take into account child and family interests when deciding what topics the children will study. A breakdown of each curriculum area can be found in the classroom flyers linked under the "Preschool Options & Hours" section.
Using the Connecticut Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (CT DOTS), each family is provided with a written assessment of your child's growth and development in the Fall and Spring each school year. Parent conferences and other screening tools are also utilized throughout the year.
Teacher Education & Training
Head Teachers are required to have higher education degrees, and Assistant Teachers have at least 12 credits in early childhood education. In addition to college level coursework, our teachers attend professional development in curriculum, disabilities, assessment, child development, health and safety, and many other related topics annually. Our teachers surpass the requirements set by the State of Connecticut. Last year, our preschool staff averaged over 37 hours of professional development!
Family Involvement & Community Collaboration
Throughout the year, CASTLE's preschool program hosts several events and volunteer opportunities during the day and in the evenings that gives families the flexibility to be involved in their child's learning that works with their schedules. These events include our annual Trunk-or-Treat, St. Jude Trike-a-thon, end of the year Ice Cream Social, and classroom Mystery Reader!
CASTLE also invites many community agencies and special guests to engage with the children and enhance our curriculum. We invite local dentists, members of the fire department, and police officers & K-9's to visit and share what they do, and schedule routine visits with our local Librarian from Cragin Library to share new and exciting books. We also have monthly visits from Ms. Janine, who combines music and movement with American Sign Language through her "Sing and Sign" program.
Smooth Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten
CASTLE is proud to have a great working relationship with Colchester Elementary School and assist families in the transition from preschool to kindergarten.
During the Spring, CASTLE invites all Kindergarten-eligible children and their parents to attend the Kindergarten Story Time sessions held at CES, which give children the opportunity to listen to books read by kindergarten teachers while parents learn about the registration process, the kindergarten curriculum, readiness expectations, the school day, school policies, and transportation.
Preschool Options & Hours
(Open to children 32 months - 4 years)
Full Day Pre-School &
Full Day Pre-Kindergarten
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
*Extended AM Care starting at 6:30am
*Extended PM Care until 5:55pm
Year-Round Program starting in June
*3-Day option available for Full Day Pre-School only
Guaranteed care during Colchester Public School holidays/professional development days, shortened days, weather-related delays & closures and vacation weeks!
School Day
Preschool
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
3-Day & 5-Day Options Available
*Extended AM & PM care not applicable*
Only option available for Early Start CT students
*CASTLE's School Day program follows the Colchester Public School Calendar regarding no school days, shortened days, vacation weeks and weather-related days, as set forth by the Colchester Board of Education.