PRESCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAM (POP)
The Preschool Outreach Program (POP) services children ages 3 through 5 who have been identified as needing special education services. The program is located at Pleasant Valley Elementary School. The structure of the program (hours, days, and staffing) remains flexible and may change annually based on the individual needs of the identified children. Role model peers from the community are included to provide age appropriate modeling of play, language, and social skills. The program has an interdisciplinary language-based approach and incorporates the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS). Staff members include certified teachers, paraprofessionals, speech and language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, social worker, psychologist, board certified behavior analyst (BCBA), and a nurse. Parent participation and involvement are important components of the program. For more information, please contact the Special Services office at (860) 291-1235 or click on the link below:
THE PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER AT THE SOUTH WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX
The Preschool Learning Center at South Windsor High School is growing! After years of serving families as a part-time program, the Learning Center is expanding to a full-day preschool for the 2025–2026 school year.
Led by a certified early childhood education teacher and supported by high school students enrolled in child development and early childhood education courses, this program offers a dynamic and nurturing environment for young learners.
The Learning Center is open to South Windsor children who are or will be four years old on or before December 31, 2025. Children must be fully toilet trained. Enrollment is limited and subject to availability.
To learn more, visit the program’s website:
South Windsor Pre-School Learning Center