Participant Information
Welcome to the SWPRD Preschool Program! We offer a high quality program at affordable rates, and plenty of class options that vary in length, day, and time. A feature of joining our preschool program is signing your child up for each class a la carte, allowing your family the benefit of our flexible schedule.
Parent/Child Classes
Many families take advantage of having the opportunity to have mom, dad, a grandparent or caregiver participate in the classroom with their child. This helps many preschoolers remain comfortable until they are ready to "graduate" to independent classes!
Independent Classes
We also offer a variety of independent classes for children as young as two! With classes that vary in length as well as the option to enroll in back to back classes, you can choose a schedule that is beneficial to your child. Independent classes inspire confidence in your preschooler and provide them the opportunity to thrive in a classroom setting.
Playful Learning Environment
Our classrooms are open, inviting, and full of hands-on fun and learning experiences for your little one! The positive socialization that your preschooler receives will establish many lifelong family friendships.
Low Teacher-Student Ratios
By having a low child-teacher ratio, your child will receive plenty of TLC and individualized attention within the group setting. Our classes offer your child the opportunity to learn and play in a variety of settings, including: group learning, independent learning, and child-selected activities!
Child Pickup
Teachers will ask everyone who is picking up children from a preschool program to show identification before that child will be permitted to leave. Children will only be allowed to leave with people documented on the Emergency Contact Information Form under the pickup authorization section
Emergency Phone Numbers
In case of an emergency, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 860-648-6355.
Participant Contact Form
For your child's safety, all parents and guardians of preschool participants will be required to fill out a participant form. This form is required an before the start of the program. This form includes:
- Allergy and special needs information
- Emergency Contact Information
- Authorized Pick Up People
Preschool Classes
We are excited to bring you lots of wonderful Preschool Classes during the school year! For a detailed description of our class offerings, as well as updates to our preschool program this year, please see our current Brochure HERE!
Policies
If
the South Windsor Public Schools are canceled, preschool classes will also be
canceled.
Delays
If South Windsor Public Schools have a delayed opening, morning preschool classes will also be canceled.
How to Find Cancellation Information
Know before you go! Call the SWPRD Hotline- at 860-648-6349 for the most up to date information regarding preschool classes and cancelations.
Make-Up Classes
We have planned extra time between sessions, and will do our best to offer a make-up class for any canceled classes as the schedule allows! Partial refunds will be given if two or more of the same class cannot be rescheduled.
Refunds
Refund Policy: Requests for cancelations, withdrawals, or transfers received by the Wednesday prior to the start of the session will be eligible for a full refund. Requests for cancelations, withdrawals, or transfers received after the start of the session but prior to the halfway point of the session (four weeks in) will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to receive a pro-rated refund. Requests for cancelations, withdrawals or transfers after the halfway point in the session (four weeks in) are not eligible for a refund.
Partial refunds will be given if two or more of the same canceled class cannot be rescheduled.
Other Schedule Changes
The South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to change schedules as necessary and cancel programs that do not meet minimum enrollment levels.
Get to know our Preschool Teachers!
Christine Aparo
Christine has been teaching with us since the Fall of 2017! She resides in town with her husband and two young girls!
Lauren Bolduc
Lauren is returning to our Preschool Program in the Fall of 2023! Lauren has a plethora of experience in our Department, having worked at our Preschool Program, 4th "R" Before and After School Program, and Little Explorers Summer Camp for many years!
Jennie Hathorn
Jennie began as a preschool aide with the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department in 2013. She has a BS from SUNY Geneseo in Elementary and Special Education, and a MA from the University of Connecticut in Educational Psychology. Before staying home with her three children, she taught at the elementary level in East Hartford for 8 years.
Jennie began as a preschool aide with the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department in 2013. She has a BS from SUNY Geneseo in Elementary and Special Education, and a MA from the University of Connecticut in Educational Psychology. Before staying home with her three children, she taught at the elementary level in East Hartford for 8 years.
Cheryl Gerber
Cheryl has returned to our Preschool Program since the Fall of 2022! Prior to that, Cheryl was a Recreation Supervisor for the Department for 8 years, and had worked in our Preschool Program and other capacities in the department, including the day camp program, for 20 years before that!
Cheryl has returned to our Preschool Program since the Fall of 2022! Prior to that, Cheryl was a Recreation Supervisor for the Department for 8 years, and had worked in our Preschool Program and other capacities in the department, including the day camp program, for 20 years before that!
Beth has been at teacher with the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department since 1993. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Grove City College. Before the Parks and Recreation Department, Beth taught 6th grade and was a director of a child care center.
Cara Sivo
Cara has been an aide
and a teacher with the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department since
2005. She went to the University of Connecticut and then went on to work for
AMICA Insurance Company for several years and after that she worked in Pediatrics.
Cara has volunteered at Wapping Elementary School and also as a coach and team
mom for her children's many sports teams over the years.
Michelle Verzella
Michelle has been with our Preschool Program since the Fall of 2019! Michelle has a degree in Business from
Eastern Nazarene College. She resides in town with her three children. She has
been an active volunteer in both the school system and in various sports
programs. Before becoming a stay at home mother, Michelle worked for a large
investment company training and educating both internal employees and external
customers.
Emily Wilson
Emily is new to our Preschool Program for the Fall of 2023! She resides in Town with her family!
Documents
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| Preschool Emergency Contact Form | 8/10/2023 | 186 KB | ||
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