May 29, 2026
Superintendent's Newsletter
In this edition of Hive-Mind Headlines, learn how Branford secured nearly $30 million in additional State support for future school projects, hear from student leaders making a difference through L...
Family Resource Center(FRC)
Ages: 3 - 5 years old
Classroom size: 20 students
Description: The Family Resource Center is a 12-month, fee-based preschool program located at Indian Neck School. We follow the Early Learning Developmental Standards to help foster social and emotional skills in our students through a play-based environment. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged through our Parent Advisory Committee. There is a limited number of sliding scale spaces, which are funded through a School Readiness Grant. No transportation is provided.
Linda B. Chipken Early Years Center (EYC)
Half-Day Sessions: AM and PM
Ages: 3-5 years old
Description: The LBC Early Years Center is an integrated preschool program that is offered to all Branford children between the ages of 3 and 5, for children who have been identified with exceptionalities, as well as children who qualify as peer mentors. Every month, a developmental screening is offered to all Branford preschool-age children. Families can have their child screened at any point throughout the school year. A child may be referred for a screening to address parental concerns or to be considered as a peer mentor. Transportation is provided within the town of Branford, and there is no cost for student participation.
Pre-K 4 Program
Ages: children need to turn four on or before September 1, 2026.
Schedule: 5 days per week: 8:55 - 3:25.
Description: Our Pre-K nurtures the whole child in a play-based environment. We foster compassionate, independent thinkers who value diversity and are motivated by curiosity and a love for learning. We follow an emergent curriculum approach where student interests guide instruction. This is a full-day program.
There is a cost to this program, and transportation is provided.
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May 29, 2026
In this edition of Hive-Mind Headlines, learn how Branford secured nearly $30 million in additional State support for future school projects, hear from student leaders making a difference through L...
May 20, 2026
Dear Parents, Students, and Staff: We are excited to announce that we have recently switched to a new Point of Sale (POS) system for the cafeteria. This new system will assist us in increasing the ...