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Welcome to Indian Neck School

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To the Branford Community,

As the Director of Early Childhood, I am honored to introduce you to our Pre-K and school-aged childcare (SACC) programs. Our district is very fortunate to have a range of offerings for young children and families. If you’d like to discuss the programs that we offer, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

At Indian Neck School, we have several Pre-K programs. The Family Resource Center operates an Early Start Pre-K, which provides a full-day, full-year program for children aged 2 years 8 months to Kindergarten age. The program is grant-funded and offers fees on a sliding scale. Additionally, we have an integrated preschool program, where students can attend alongside their peers with special needs. The integrated program has both half-day and full-day classrooms. Finally, we have a full-day Pre-K program for students who turn 4 on or before September 1. The curriculum for this program connects to the district's Kindergarten curriculum. Also, these students enjoy daily enrichment opportunities, such as physical education, music, library, and sign language. Regardless of program, all of Branford’s Pre-K classrooms are play-based and support children’s holistic development. The curriculum is consistent across all three programs; teachers provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of the students in front of them.

For families that need additional childcare before or after school hours, our SACC program operates at all three elementary schools, as well as at Indian Neck School. The fee-based program is for students from Pre-K through grade 6. If you’d like to know more about SACC availability, please reach out to our Business Manager, Pam DeMaio, at pdemaio@branfordschools.org.

The faculty and staff of the Pre-K and SACC programs are focused on providing children with joyful learning experiences. However, family partnership is a critical component. We look forward to working with our families and would be happy to discuss these programs in more depth. You can contact me at lskultety@branfordschools.org.

With warm regards,

Lauren Skultety,
Director of Early Childhood

About Our Pre-K Programs

Family Resource Center (FRC)

Ages: 2 years 8 months – Kindergarten age

Classroom size: up to 20 students, with one Head Teacher and three Assistant Teachers

Description: The FRC is a full-year, full-day preschool program that is funded by the State’s Early Start grant. The program is open from 7:30-5:30 during the school year and 7:30-4:30 during the summer months. Tuition is based on the OEC sliding scale. Students have a daily rest time. Parents are required to drop-off and pick-up their children each day.

Early Years Center (EYC)

Ages: 3-5 years old

Multi-age classrooms; half-day and full-day sessions are available; tuition-free

Description: The EYC classes provide Pre-K to all of Branford’s children between the ages of 3 and 5 that have been identified with exceptionalities, as well as a limited number of non-identified peers. Full-day slots are available on a limited basis; priority is given to families below a particular income level. Transportation is provided within the town of Branford for half-day and full-day sessions.

Families can also have their child screened by the EYC team if there are concerns about development. To schedule an appointment, contact Indian Neck School at 315-3540.

Pre-K 4

Ages: children need to turn four on or before September 1
Schedule: 5 days per week: 8:55 - 3:25

Description: This is a developmentally-appropriate Kindergarten readiness program. Students engage in daily enrichment experiences, such as sign language, music, art, etc. Additionally, they are exposed to math and language arts curricula that aligns with the district Kindergarten clkasses. Tuition is determined based on income. Classroom teachers are certified in both special education, as well as early childhood, ensuring that student needs are met in all areas. Transportation is provided.