Jump Start

About Jump Start

Full Day Classes - 5 days/week, 8:46-3:15
Designed to meet the needs of preschool-aged children at risk due to economic or cultural disadvantage
Four-year-olds and children that meet income guidelines will be given priority placement. Then 3-year-olds who meet income guidelines, then if space permits, 3-year-olds who do not meet the guidelines
Instruction is driven by the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CTELDS) and recommended practices from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Lunch & Breakfast can be brought or purchased.

A Typical Day In Jump Start

Arrival activities
Group meeting
Centers
Outdoor learning experiences
Meal time activities
Literacy experiences
Rest/Quiet time and activities (Full-Day)
Specials
Small & whole group experiences

Tuition:

Tuition determined by placement on the sliding scale. We will also accept payment through Care 4 Kids (www.ctcare4kids.com). Priority is given to students that meet the requirements outlined in the CT Smart Start grant.

Transportation

Transportation is included within Clinton town lines (budget dependent)

Children may ride the bus to and from home or Clinton child care centers (e.g. Red Barn, Carrot Patch, Clinton Child Care)
Pumpkin Patch provides their own transportation to and from their Westbrook site (staff dependent)
Car Seats are only provided to Special Education Students who qualify for one according to their IEP
Parents may drive children to school. Staff will meet children in designated PK area.

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