Guilford Public Schools Preschool Program

The Guilford Public Schools Preschool is designed to meet the individual needs of children as determined by the Planning and Placement Team (PPT). Identified children between the ages of three to five years old, Guilford residents, and at risk for not making satisfactory educational progress upon reaching school age are eligible to participate in the preschool program.  The preschool provides an enriched one to two year experience in a cooperative learning environment that fosters growth in communication, social and readiness skills based on the Connecticut Preschool Curriculum Framework.

Peers are chosen by lottery each January for the following school year.  The preschool program offers a continuum of services that includes consultation with daycare or nursery school providers, screenings for developmental and language concerns, speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

To assist parents who have questions specifically about their child’s language, readiness skills and social development the preschool team offers Child Find sessions by appointment in March of the school year. Information will be posted on the website and local newspapers.

For screening appointments and further information, parents and guardians may contact the Guilford Public Schools Pupil Services Department at (203) 453-0128.

Allene Nicolari, Coordinator of Preschool/Elementary Special Education Programs
Maureen Afeltra, Special Education Teacher
Deborah Clifford, Special Education Teacher
Allison Johnson, Occupational Therapist
Jackie Moscarelli, Physical Therapist
Christine Paolini, Special Education Teacher
Sheryl Shyloski, Psychologist
Sarah Warchol, Speech Language Pathologist

The Guilford Public Schools Preschool Program provides an enriched cooperative learning environment that fosters growth in communication, social and readiness skills based on the Connecticut Preschool Curriculum Framework.

Important Dates

December 7, 2011: Peer Model Information Session
Parents/guardians only please                    
9:30-10:15, Guilford Lakes Elementary School                                                                                          
December 14, 2011: Snow Date for Peer Model Information Session

March 7, 2012: Child Find Screenings
To identify youngsters who may need special education and related services at the preschool level by appointment only                            

March 14, 2012: Snow Date for Child Find Screenings

April 4, 2012: Peer Model Registration and Open House
for peer model students who were selected in the lottery.

For screening appointments and for further information, parents/guardians may contact Guilford Pupil Services at (203) 453-0128.  

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