Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! We are excited to begin another wonderful year of learning and growth. This year, our dedicated staff is focused on helping every student reach their highest potential in all areas of development. Through ongoing monitoring of progress and celebrating each milestone, we are committed to supporting every child's journey.
Our ultimate goal is to ensure that all students are fully prepared for kindergarten and that parents feel confident knowing their child is safe, nurtured, and loved in our program. We look forward to a year filled with discovery, achievement, and joyful learning!
This handbook should be a helpful resource for families to learn about our Early Childhood program. Please review it thoroughly and complete the form at the end to acknowledge you have read it and agree to participate in this voluntary program.
I look forward to this school year and the amazing things that are to come!
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Dr. Christy Davis, Director of Early ChildhoodEarly Childhood Department Mission & Vision
Our purpose is to inspire the whole child to be lifelong learners using play-based and differentiated opportunities in an inclusive environment.
Providing high-quality childhood experiences to educate the whole child, helping them achieve their highest potential.
Springfield Public Schools Mission & Vision
SPS is committed to the well-being of each student by providing high-quality academic opportunities.
SPS will be the district of choice that equips each student to pursue their goals and highest potential as an engaged contributor to society.
Springfield Public Schools Board Policy AC
The School District of Springfield R-XII Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The School District of Springfield R-XII is an equal opportunity employer.