Children and families enrolled in the School Readiness program receive the same comprehensive educational, health, nutrition and family support services that are provided to Head Start children and families on a sliding-fee cost based on need.
School-Readiness programs provide high-quality pre-kindergarten education for children who are 3 years old until they enter kindergarten on a sliding-fee scale. School Readiness programs support children and their families by providing services to support the health, development, and family well-being of all students. Highly qualified early educators prepare children for success in kindergarten and their futures beyond that through a curriculum that emphasizes school-readiness skills of literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills while providing parents with the tools they need to help them gain confidence in their parenting skills and assistance in navigating the complex world of available social services. With a ratio of 2 teachers for every 20 students, every child receives the level of individualized attention they need to succeed. For more information about the Head Start approach that is the foundation of the School Readiness program, please visit the US Department of Education's Head Start page here.
School readiness has limited closures for holidays and staff professional development during the school year.
Full-Year and School-Year spots available
School Readiness Daily Hours
Monday - Friday| 6hrs
(Start times are staggered to accommodate the needs of families)
Limited extended time slots available for a fee
School Readiness also requires that all parents fill out a State of Connecticut Care 4 Kids application, which is available at the Head Start office.
For information, please call (203) 743-3663.