STUDENT SERVICES EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES

Vermont has recognized the importance of early care and education with the passage of Act 166, the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Act. This act has mandated that all children are entitled to 10 hours a week of pre-kindergarten, allowing them to have quality formative experiences and preparing children to succeed in school. 

For residents of: Burke, Concord, Gilman, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock

If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2025, your child is eligible for preschool!  If you have a child who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2025, your child is eligible for kindergarten!

A. To request information about scheduling a Roundup appointment or enrolling your child in one of our public school   preschools or kindergartens,  please submit an electronic request at kingdomeast.org or contact the following school administrative assistants by Friday, May 9th:

Preschool and Kindergarten Locations:

• Burke Town School: Submit Electronic Request, call  467-3385, email cdewitt@kingdomeast.org
• Concord School:  Submit Electronic Request, call  695-1201, email kwest@kingdomeast.org
• Lyndon Town School: Submit Electronic Request, call  626-3209, email jomitchell@kingdomeast.org
• Miller’s Run:  Submit Electronic Request, call  626-9755, email rbickford@kingdomeast.org

Kindergarten Locations: 

• Lunenburg Elementary School: Submit Electronic Request, call 892-5955, email kgoulding@kingdomeast.org
• Newark Street School:  Submit Electronic Request, call 467-3401, email bwarstler@kingdomeast.org
• Sutton Village School: Submit Electronic Request, call 467-3492, email mpike@kingdomeast.org

B.  If you would like to enroll your child at any other prequalified preschool or childcare program in VT for 10 free hours of preschool per week, please contact that program directly. 

C. For  more information or questions about Universal Preschool, child development or early childhood events, please contact the KESD Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Carla Ciardelli, at 626-4730 or cciardelli@kingdomeast.org.

Roundup appointment times will be scheduled between Tuesday, May 27th to Friday, May 30th.  Once you complete the request form, you will be contacted to set up an appointment. *Preschoolers and kindergarteners who attend Roundups will receive a “Welcome to Preschool or Kindergarten” activity bag. 

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