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School Readiness
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The Danbury Public Schools operates three school readiness classrooms for children ages 3 and 4. Our mission is with parents as partners, empower children and families and together strive to foster social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth by providing a comprehensive school readiness program.
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Morris Street School has 2 classrooms and serves 40 children.
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Mill Ridge Intermediate School has 1 classroom and serves 20 children.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
We offer a full-time, full-year preschool program for three- and four-year olds which operates from 7a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appropriate learning experiences are offered that are sensitive to the stages of development of each child and are based upon each child’s needs and interests. Learning centers are provided and children participate in field trips. Parents participate in monthly special events and/or workshops as well as a Parent Advisory Board that guides and provides feedback to the preschool staff.
All programs are state-licensed and NAEYC-accredited. Staff are credentialed, multilingual and/or multicultural.
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES/CRITERIA:
Completion of application form, birth certificate, proof of Danbury residence, and health/immunization records are required. Priority is given to Mill Ridge and Morris Street children/families.
TUITION/FEES:
A sliding fee scale is used, based on family size and income. At least 60% of children/families enrolled must be low income.
LOCATION:
Mill Ridge Intermediate School, room 27.
Address: 1 School Ridge Road, Danbury CT 06811
Morris Street School, Room 1 and 6.
Address: 28 Morris Street, Danbury, CT. 06810
CONTACT PERSONS:
Ms. Gina Nuñez, Head Teacher Mill Ridge Intermediate School; 203-830-6537 E-mail: nunezg@danbury.k12.ct.us
Ms. Margareth Feirrera, Head Teacher Morris Street School; 203-731-8296
Email: ferrem@danbury.k12.ct.us
Ms. Angela Espinosa, Head Teacher Morris Street School; 203-830-6584
Email: Espina@danbury.k12.ct.us
Ms. Jen Traver, MSS FRC Coordinator
School: 203-7902682
Email: travej@danbury.k12.ct.us
Anne E. Mead, Administrator for Early Childhood Education and Extended Learning
Phone: 203-830-6508
