Preschool years are a time of rapid growth in learning, social skills, independence, and emotional development. This page offers trusted resources to support families and caregivers of children ages 3–5.
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Town Preschool Registration Links
Check out Our Programs page for more information on our Early Start programs. You can also find more private options on page 20 of our Resource Guide.
Area Playgroups
Many of our local Family Resources Centers, libraries, and other organizations offer FREE playgroups for ages 0-3. Playgroup information is always changing; we encourage families to like our Facebook page to be updated on regional playgroup information. In addition, you can locate contact information for organizations that host playgroups/classes for families in pages 26-28 in our resource guide. We encourage you to reach out to those organizations to find out their latest calendar of events or get on their email list for newsletters.
Development and Milestones
Mid-Level Developmental Assessment (MLDA) provides a high quality, easily accessible developmental assessment of children 3 to 6 years who are struggling within their home and/or school environment.
Other Helpful Resources
Peace At Home Parenting is an evidence-based parenting wellness benefit that supports parents at every stage of parenthood, reducing burnout for working parents, keeping them healthy and engaged. They offer everything from free virtual workshops, 1-1 consulting to quick tips to cover every stage of parenting.