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Lion's Den Preschool

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The objective of our preschool program is to provide a warm, safe and secure learning environment for every child. We believe that in order for a child to develop intellectually, socially, physically and emotionally, a program must provide a variety of experiences to enhance a sense of pride in one’s own achievements and the achievements of others.

All Families need to fill the following forms:
The Emergency Health and Medical Form*
The Lion's Den Application
The Developmental History and Background Information Form

*If you are a returning family, and new Emergency Health and Medical Form will be required at the start of NEXT school year.

All forms and links to forms can be found below.

Enrollment/Registration
  • Tuition, which includes snacks, is due to the Chelmsford Community Education Office on the first day of each month for that month. Registration will start at the end of January. Enrollments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A one-month’s notice of withdrawal is required. Call the Community Education Office at 978-251-5151 or email at commed@chelmsford.k12.ma.us for any information.

Transportation
  • Provided by parents.

Calendar
  • We follow the same calendar as the Chelmsford Public Schools. In the event of a “Snow Day,” preschool will not be held. In the event of a delayed opening, we will open at 9:45 a.m. On early release days we remain open until 12:15 p.m.

Description
  • We are located in a very large, double classroom on the lower level of the high school. In this space, we have a block corner, housekeeping area, game table, science table, manipulative table, climber, clay table, water table, an easel, computers and an arts and crafts area. For the first portion of the day, the children are free to choose any activities that interest them. Movement from one activity to another is regulated by the child. In addition, we have daily music and story/language blocks. We also have an outdoor play area that is utilized most days -- winter included. An integral part of our program is our association with the Family and Consumer Science Department. Through the Exploring Early Childhood class, we obtain the services of student aides. These students receive hands-on experience in the preschool field, provide valuable assistance to the preschool teachers and significantly decrease our teacher/student ratio. We are also able to benefit from a full-time school nurse and resources available from other departments within the high school.

To Visit
  • To visit the Preschool, please call 978-251-5111 x5660 to make an appointment.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE
  • 9:15 - 9:35 Circle
  • 9:35 - 10:50 Supervised Self-Directed Activities and Arts & Crafts
  • 10:50 - 11:00 Clean Up
  • 11:00 - 11:15 Music
  • 11:15 - 11:30 Snack
  • 11:30 - 11:45 Storytime / Language
  • 11:45 - 11:55 Dress for Outdoors
  • 11:55 - 12:15 Outdoors / Pick Up

Discounts
  • If you believe you qualify to receive employee, or sibling discounts you will need to followup with Chelmsford Community Education (Discounts will be credited after registration and initial payment is complete)

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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