Preschool is where play turns into early reading, writing and math. Children choose activities, work on projects with friends and take part in teacher led lessons, all aligned with the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards.
We also run Rhode Island State Pre-K classrooms. Children are chosen by a state lottery, and those selected attend free from September through June for a six hour day. Before and after care is available alongside it.
Availability varies by age group and changes through the year. Right now we have limited openings for four and five year olds, and the infant and toddler lists are long.
Joining the waitlist does not guarantee a place. It is how we reach you when one opens, and how we understand what families in Providence need.
Through the Rhode Island Department of Education lottery. The link is on our Admissions page.
Your child can still join our preschool classroom through the waitlist, at our regular preschool rates.
Yes. Pre-K families use a separate before and after care schedule form, which the office will give you.