STUDENT SERVICES EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES
Vermont has recognized the importance of early care and education with the passage of Act 166, the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Act. This act has mandated that all children are entitled to 10 hours a week of pre-kindergarten, allowing them to have quality formative experiences and preparing children to succeed in school.
What is Universal Preschool (Act 166)?
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KESD Preschool & Kindergarten Roundup
For residents of: Burke, Concord, Gilman, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock
If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2025, your child is eligible for preschool! If you have a child who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2025, your child is eligible for kindergarten!
A. To request
information about scheduling a
Roundup appointment or enrolling your child in one of our public school preschools or kindergartens, please submit an electronic request at
kingdomeast.org or contact the following school administrative assistants by
Friday, May 9th:
Preschool and Kindergarten Locations:
- Burke Town School: , call 467-3385, email cdewitt@kingdomeast.org
- Concord School: , call 695-1201, email kwest@kingdomeast.org
- Lyndon Town School: , call 626-3209, email jomitchell@kingdomeast.org
- Miller’s Run: , call 626-9755, email rbickford@kingdomeast.org
Kindergarten Locations:
- Lunenburg Elementary School: call 892-5955, email kgoulding@kingdomeast.org
- Newark Street School: , call 467-3401, email bwarstler@kingdomeast.org
- Sutton Village School: , call 467-3492, email mpike@kingdomeast.org
B. If you would like to enroll your child at any other prequalified preschool or childcare program in VT for 10 free hours of preschool per week, please contact that program directly.
C. For more information or questions about Universal Preschool, child development or early childhood events, please contact the KESD Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Carla Ciardelli, at 626-4730 or
cciardelli@kingdomeast.org.
Roundup appointment times will be scheduled between Tuesday, May 27th to Friday, May 30th. Once you complete the request form, you will be contacted to set up an appointment. *Preschoolers and kindergarteners who attend Roundups will receive a “Welcome to Preschool or Kindergarten” activity bag.
Universal PreK Partners & Programs
In addition, 精东传媒 East School District partners with local and regional pre-qualified preschool programs, providing families with the flexibility to access early education in a setting outside of the public school. For contact information and a list of KESD Universal PreK Partners within the 精东传媒 East School District, please click the button below:
Families may also access Universal Preschool at pre-qualified partner programs outside of the 精东传媒 East School District. Information about out-of-district options can be found on the Building Bright Futures Website.
Families should contact public schools and PreK partners directly to inquire about registration.
Early Childhood Newsletters & Updates
Preschool Developmental Screening and Early Childhood Special Education
Parents with a concern about their child’s development are encouraged to contact the Early Childhood Special Education Team at any time at: (802) 626-6100 x4769.
