Narragansett Elementary School hosts the Gorham School Department Public Pre-K Program. We are able to enroll 64 students (16 students in each classroom, with AM and PM sessions). 

• In order to be considered, your child must be 4 years old, but not 5, before October 15th, and you must be a resident of Gorham, ME.

• The program is conducted at Narragansett Elementary School and is open to all Pre-K aged students in Gorham (If you reside in the Great Falls or Village district, your  student will attend Narragansett for Pre-K.)

• Transportation will be provided for students enrolled in the program.

• There is no cost associated with attending the Narragansett Pre-K Program.

Classroom & Building Spaces

• Pre-K is housed in our Red Wing, along with our Kindergarten classrooms.

• We have two dedicated Pre-K classrooms.

  • Each classroom has a Lead Teacher and Ed. Tech. 

  • We have a dedicated Pre-K Special Education staff who provide services to students in the classrooms. 

• Pre-K classrooms are adjacent to the exterior door leading to our Pre-K Playground, allowing easy access to the playground and outdoor classroom areas. 

• Each Pre-K classroom has a dedicated restroom and sink area. 

• Pre-K students access the school building during their Creative Arts sessions, which allows them to integrate with the rest of the Narragansett School community.

Program Hours

Our half-day Pre-K program meets Monday-Friday during the following hours:

Morning Session: 8:50-11:20 am, arrival time is 8:30 am

Afternoon Session: 12:30-3:00 pm, arrival time is 12:20 pm

• We create an environment where children can be active learners, make decisions, accept responsibility for their actions, & understand limits.

• We encourage children to solve problems both individually and as a group.

• We provide a stimulating environment that helps children develop a love of learning.

• We focus on developing the whole child through purposeful play.

• We foster the development of social, emotional, and academic skills, verbal and self-regulation skills, and fine and gross motor skills.

• We offer daily opportunities to learn through unstructured play, outdoor time, centers, exploration, and problem-solving.

We are pleased to offer transportation to our Pre-K students at Narragansett Elementary School. 

• Gorham utilizes full-size buses and mini-buses for transportation.

• Front seats are reserved for Pre-K students.

• All seats are outfitted with harnesses for Pre-K students to use, if desired by parents/guardians.

• Transportation is available from home and/or certified Gorham daycares.