Our Pre-K Programs

Family Resource Center(FRC)

Indian Neck School
12 Melrose Avenue
Branford CT 06405
203-481-5066

School Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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 are a limited amount of sliding scale spaces, which are funded through a School Readiness Grant. No transportation is provided.

Linda B. Chipken Early Years Center(EYC)

Location: Indian Neck School
                 12 Melrose Avenue

Phone Number:  (203) 315-3540

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 3-5, 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

Location:  Indian Neck School
                  12 Melrose Avenue

Phone Number: (203) 315-3540

Ages:  children need to turn four on or before September 1, 2024.

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. There is a morning and afternoon session.  There is no cost to this program and transportation is provided.