2024-2025 Lottery
Application Process
The Winchester Preschool lottery was held on January 29, 2024 and emails have been sent awarding available seats or indicating a child’s position on the waitlist.
At this time, one morning (8:30-11am) preschool at Parkhurst spot remains available, and two full day (8:30-1:30pm) preschool at Parkhurst sports remain available.
Locations:
Currently, our preschool classrooms are located at Parkhurst Elementary School and Vinson-Owen Elementary School, however, the classroom locations may change. We will know the final locations by mid-Spring.
Please email Sarah Casey at scasey@winchesterps.org if interested.
Tuition:
Preschool tuition rates are reviewed every year by the School Committee for a possible increase. The School Committee typically publishes the upcoming school year's tuition rates in mid-Spring. For reference, below are the 2023-2024 tuition rates:
*Morning Preschool Tuition: $5,200 for the year
*Full-Day Preschool Tuition: $9,900 for the year
Winchester Preschool
40 Samoset Rd
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7013 x4009
Dr. Jennifer Elineema, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
jelineema@winchesterps.org
Sarah Casey, Preschool Supervisor
scasey@winchesterps.org
Melinda Perenick, Administrative Assistant
mperenick@winchesterps.org
Welcome to the Winchester Preschool Program! We are an integral component of the Winchester Public School System as we educate Winchester’s youngest learners ranging in age from three to five years.
Our programs utilize an integrated team approach to instruction and curriculum development. Together, the teams create lesson plans and support students in learning through both work and play. Our six preschool programs together make a comprehensive team of educators, including; teachers certified by the Massachusetts Department of Education, Speech and Language Pathologists, an Occupational Therapist, a Physical Therapist, a School Psychologist, a School Nurse, and Teaching Assistants.
The Vision of Winchester Preschool
To promote the cognitive, language, social, emotional and motor development of our youngest learners by providing programs and services that supports the needs of the individual child and family.
Our instructional concepts are presented through all sensory modalities – a multi-sensory approach. We encourage the children to experiment, explore and discover in all areas of development. What may be viewed as play is truly a rich learning activity for the young inquisitive mind. These learning tasks provide the foundation for learning and promote readiness skills in each learner. Our teams work toward common goals and encourage each child to develop at his or her own pace.
The Winchester Preschool bases comprehensive curriculum development in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, the Guidelines for Preschool Experiences, and the Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment Tool.
Preschool Screenings
The Winchester Public Schools conducts preschool screenings for Winchester residents ages 3 to 5 years of age in an effort to identify children who may have a disability and are in need of special education support. It is designed to review a child's development and assist in the identification of children who should be referred for further evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services. If you are concerned with your child's development and are concerned that your child may be presenting with a disability, please email Sarah Casey at scasey@winchesterps.org to discuss your concerns.
Preschool Curriculum
The Winchester Public School's preschool curriculum is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for preschool-aged learners and the Teaching Strategies Gold objectives. The preschool educators have worked together to determine common monthly themes and core vocabulary, literature, skill areas, songs, and fingerplays to support the monthly themes. The curriculum is supported by the Heggerty Curriculum, Wilson Fundations, Expanding Expression Tool, Second Step Social Skills Curriculum, and Everyday Math Curriculum. Please enjoy our curriculum slideshow, which showcases all aspects of our curriculum and additional links to curriculum links listed here.
2023-2024 Tuition Rates
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Nonrefundable Deposit = $400
October 1 = $550
November 1 = $550
December 1 = $550
January 1 = $550
February 1 = $550
March 1 = $550
April 1 = $550
May 1 = $550
June 1 = $400
Total = $5,200
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Nonrefundable Deposit = $800
October 1 = $1,050
November 1 = $1,050
December 1 = $1,050
January 1 = $1,050
February 1 = $1,050
March 1 = $1,050
April 1 = $1,050
May 1 = $1,050
June 1 = $1,050
Total = $9,900
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Payments can be made online at: https://unipaygold.unibank.com/default.aspx