Early Education
Preschool Applications for 2021-2022 are now available
Upcoming Calendar of Events
January 19, 2021
Postcards were mailed to prospective families in the district indicating that preschool applications are available and to contact the Early Education Office for an application packet.
If you did not receive a postcard and have a child eligible for preschool please contact the Early Education Office to be added to their mailing list and to request an application.
March 2nd-13th, 2020
Registration for Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 School Year
Where: Bernardston and Northfield Elementary
On Marth 5th Northfield Elementary (only) will host Kindergarten Registration Night From 5:30-7:00pm for Northfield Residents
March , 2021
All preschool applications should be returned by this date.
April 2020
Acceptance letters for preschool for the 2020-2021 school year will be mailed.
School Hours
Bernardston Preschool & Kindergarten
Full Day:
Monday-Thursday 8:45-3:00
Friday 8:45-12:00 (Preschool Only)
Northfield Preschool & Kindergarten
Full Day:
Monday-Thursday 8:55-3:10
Friday 8:55-12:00 (Preschool Only)
Registration
Please contact Maren Law at 413-498-2911 ext. 118 or via email at lawm@pvrsdk12.org for questions about preschool registration and enrollment.
Please contact the elementary school directly for questions about kindergarten registration and enrollment.
Staff
Maren Law –Early Education Administrator
Brenda Beck-Administrative Assistant
Deb Wood- Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Coordinator woodd@pvrsdk12.org
Kristin Prophet- Early Education Special Education
Preschool
Preschool is open to any child who has turned 3 by September 1, 2021 that resides in Bernardston, Leyden, Northfield or Warwick.
Kindergarten
Children who will be five years of age by September 1, 2021 are eligible for kindergarten at Pioneer Valley Regional Schools
To pick up a Registration packet you must have your child's official birth certificate (not hospital record)
All children entering kindergarten are required to have a 5 year old physical examination. Forms will be in the registration packet and should be completed and returned to the school as soon as possible.
Pioneer Valley Regional School District Early Education
97 F. Sumner Turner Road, Northfield, MA 01360
Phone: 413-498-2911
Fax: 413-498-0045
We welcome you to the Early Education Programs of the Pioneer Valley Regional School District, and hope the following information is helpful to you and your child. Knowing that early experiences set the stage for a life-long love of learning, our school district is committed to providing our youngest students with the best possible early education and care, in safe, nurturing and enriching environments.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Pioneer Valley Regional School District (PVRSD) Early Education offers programming for 3, 4, and 5 year olds and their families residing in Bernardston, Leyden, Northfield and Warwick. The curriculum includes experiences in art, music, physical, social and cognitive development. We strive for an individualized program to meet the needs of each child’s developmental level and learning style. Opportunities for learning occur in individual, small and large group settings. The schedule is designed to provide a balance of active play, exploration and rest periods. A research based assessment tool, DIAL-4, is used to measure student developmental progress three times a year. To initiate positive communication, teachers meet with parents through an introductory visit and two parent teacher conferences annually. It is our goal to ensure that parents have opportunity to be involved in setting goals for their children, are well informed of their child’s progress and engaged in the process of Kindergarten transition. Teachers are also available to meet with parents as needed. Children identified with special needs will be evaluated upon entry into our program. Special Education Services will be determined through evaluation and an individual plan will be developed if eligibility is determined.
Required Documentation
Parents/guardians will be required to submit documentation of:
children’s birth (birth certificate)
record of immunizations
a physical exam within the last calendar year before children begin school
parent questionnaire
2019 tax return
Transportation
Preschool parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from school. Extended day programs are not available for preschool students.
Tuition
The preschool program is supported by parent tuition, a combination and local school budget funds, and Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care grants. A sliding fee scale is used to determine tuition. Children may bring a school lunch or buy a lunch from the cafeteria.