ATTENTION
AT THIS TIME ALL OF THE PROGRAMS FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRESCHOOL ARE FULL.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST, PLEASE PRINT OFF THE PRESCHOOL APPLICATION FORM BELOW AND MAIL IT TO ADDRESS BELOW.

2012 - 2013 PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS  WILL BE ACCEPTED
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2011

Private tours are available by appointment only.  Please call Dianne Foundas at (781) 455-0492 ext. 201 to schedule a tour. All applications are stamped and numbered when received.  Student placement is done on a first come first serve basis.  To apply for admission to our program, parents are asked to complete an * Application Form and return it to the Preschool Office, Dianne Foundas, at 1155 Central Ave., Needham, Ma. 02492.


PRESCHOOL SCREENING

The Early Childhood Center offers monthly screenings for 3-5 year olds.   The screenings are offered to parents who have concerns for their child in the areas of Speech & Language, Cognition, Fine Motor or Gross Motor Skills.

For more information please call Dianne Foundas @ 781-455-0492  ext. 201
ECC PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
JULY 9TH - AUGUST 16TH

PLEASE NOTE: SESSIONS 1,2,3 IN THE 4 DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM ARE FULL.  THERE IS STILL LIMITED SPACE AVAILBLE IN SESSIONS 1 & 2 FOR THE 3 DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM.
Registration for The Early Childhood Center Summer Camp Program will begin soon.  ECC will be holding three 2-week sessions of integrated preschool summer programming for all children enrolled in a preschool for the 2012-2013 school year. The program will run July 9th through August 16th .The location for the summer camp will be at the Eliot Elementary school.  There will be a 3 day camp for 3 year old children and a 4 day camp for 4 & 5 year old children.  The three day camp will run Tuesday thru Thursday and the 4 day camp will run Monday thru Thursday.  The hours for both camps will be from 8:30am – 11:00am. There will also be a daily lunch bunch group from 11:00-12:00 for an additional cost.  The program will have summer themes and follow a regular preschool classroom format with group activities, circle time, music, art activities and movement. The children will be outside daily using the playground, wading pools, water tables, and sprinklers. The cost of the program for each 3 day  2week session is $150.00 and the 4 day 2-week session is $200.00.  Lunch Bunch which will run from 11:00-12:00 will cost $15.00 daily.  *Tuition pending School Committee Yearly approval

Please note space is limited  

Students who are currently enrolled in the ECC Preschool will be able to enroll their child(ren) beginning 2/6/2012.

Students who will be entering into the ECC Preschool in September will be able to enroll beginning 2/20/2012.  

All students who are not enrolled in the ECC Preschool will be able to enroll if space is available after 3/12/2012.


Application form  Summer Camp 2012.pdf Applications are also available under Enrollment/Registration

You will need to send a $100.00 non-refundable deposit upon registering for the program. Checks may be made out to Needham Public Schools. All forms and deposits must be received by May 11, 2012.
        
For questions or more information please call Early Childhood Center at 781-455-0492 ext.201








The Early Childhood Center

The Early Childhood Center is a quality intergrated preschool setting for children aged 3 and 4 nurturing the special qualities of every child.

Our five classrooms enroll a maximum of 15 children.  

Students learn in a rich environment.

The curriculum is developmentally appropriate.

Classrooms are equipped with developmentally appropriate manipulatives, activity centers, and bathrooms.

Our highly skilled teachers and assistants provide a 5:1 teacher to student ratio creating a warm and nurturing environment for our little learners.

The ECC is also fortunate to have on staff a Pediatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Speech/Language Therapists.











Early Childhood Center
Newman Elementary School
1155 Central Ave.
Needham, Ma. 02492
(Mailing Address Only)
Temporary Location at Pollard Middle School Glenwood Entrance off Bradford St.
Diane Dunham
Preschool Coordinator
781-455-0492 ext.201
Diane_Dunham@needham.k12.ma.us
Dianne Foundas
Preschool Program Assistant
781-455-0492 ext. 201
Dianne_Foundas@needham.k12.ma.us
Mary Lammi
Director of Special Education Preschool - Grade 5
781-455-0400 ext 233
Mary_Lammi@needham.k12.ma.us