The Easton Public Schools educates children to become motivated, lifelong learners who, as confident and creative individuals, function to their full potential, understand and value individual differences, and are contributing members of their community, able to meet the challenges of a global society.
PreSchool Lottery
The 2024-2025 Preschool Lottery is now closed.
For Preschool registrations, please reach out to Nancy Beier at nbeier@easton.k12.ma.us BEFORE completing our Online Registration.
Our Mission
The Mission of the Preschool is to provide a safe, nurturing, and healthy learning environment where all children are exposed to stimulating, enriching, developmentally appropriate experiences. We respect the dignity, worth, and individuality of each child. We are an inclusive program and believe that inclusion builds a lifelong foundation for respecting human differences. We believe in the education of the whole child and plan activities to support the development of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. Through active participation, children will develop self-confidence and independence while they are encouraged to explore and realize their personal potential.
As of January 3, 2023, all preschool classrooms will be located at the Blanche Ames School. Our highly qualified staff work collaboratively to prepare our students for success in kindergarten.
| Cronan | Lauren | Preschool Teacher | ||
| Dixon | Lindsay | Preschool Teacher | ||
| Keith | Shannon | Preschool Teacher | ||
| Kelley | Nicole | Preschool Teacher | ||
| Luke | Sheri | Preschool Teacher | ||
| Antolini | Rosalie | Preschool Teacher | ||
| Hancock | Kristen | Preschool Teacher | ||
| Keith | Shannon | Preschool Teacher | ||
| Milone | Aimee | Preschool Teacher | ||
| Petruchik | Jill | Speech Therapist | ||
| Paliulis | Miranda | Speech Therapist | ||
| Trudnak | Jennifer | Speech Therapist | ||
| Lane | Kristen | OT | ||
| Lawson | Kari | PT | ||
| Avellar | Heather | Adjustment Counselor | ||
| Sinclair | Kaleigh | BCBA |
Each class maintains a low student-to-staff ratio, with a licensed teacher and paraprofessional support. The preschool staff also includes a speech and language pathologist (SLP), occupational therapist (OT), physical therapist (PT), school adjustment counselor, school psychologist, and a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA).
Each classroom:
- Provides developmentally appropriate activities that are incorporated into a thematic curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Common Core Learning Standards to prepare students for success in kindergarten.
- Is led by highly-qualified, licensed early childhood/special educators with multiple years of experience.
- Is supported by ongoing professional collaboration between preschool and kindergarten teachers.
- Includes up to three professionals: one lead teacher and one to two paraprofessionals. This leads to a low student-to-teacher ratio.
- Is supported by services from a Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, School Psychologist, and Physical Therapist working as an interdisciplinary team. This preschool also consults/provides ABA services for those children who require them.
- Is designed to encourage the students’ natural, inquisitive, and active participation in their own learning.
- Provides a consistent structure and routine, including activities designed to promote growth in language and listening skills, fine and gross motor development, opportunities for imaginative play, sensory activities, and music. A wide variety of developmentally appropriate learning materials and activities are used, all of which support a strong foundation for learning.
Payments are to be made via Unipay; see the directions below.
| 5 DAY FULL – $4,000 | Due Date | Amount Due |
| Deposit | Spring 2023 | 100.00 |
| 1st Installment | 08/01/23 | 1,300.00 |
| 2nd Installment | 12/01/23 | 1,300.00 |
| 3rd Installment | 03/01/24 | 1,300.00 |
| 5 Day AM – $2,800 | Due Date | Amount Due |
| Deposit | Spring 2023 | 100.00 |
| 1st Installment | 08/01/23 | 900.00 |
| 2nd Installment | 12/01/23 | 900.00 |
| 3rd Installment | 03/01/24 | 900.00 |
| 4 Day PM – $2,250 | Due Date | Amount Due |
| Deposit | Spring 2023 | 100.00 |
| 1st Installment | 08/01/23 | 716.00 |
| 2nd Installment | 12/01/23 | 717.00 |
| 3rd Installment | 03/01/24 | 717.00 |
- Unipay
- Select Pay Your Bills Online (left side tab)
- Select Easton Public Schools: Preschool Tuition, Pay and Ride Program, PSAT and AP Exams
- Select Preschool
Payment Option 1: Electronic Check (recommended)
You can pay using an Electronic Check (you will need your account number and routing number). This method charges a .50 processing fee.
Payment Option 2: Credit Card
Currently, Unipay only accepts MasterCard, American Express, and Discover for credit card payments. It does not accept VISA. The service provider charges a fee to your credit card; please click on the “Fee Schedule” link to view applicable charges.
Section and Hours
- 5 day-full day class (M-F 8:45 – 1:45) (6 full-day programs)
- 5 day-1/2 day AM class (M-F 8:45 – 11:15 AM) (2 Sessions)
- 4 day-1/2 day PM class (M, Tu, Wed, Th- 12:15- 2:45 PM) (2 Sessions)
Typical School Day
A typical day at the EPS Preschool includes small and large group instruction that balances active and quiet activities. Children work and play in small groups. The routine for the day includes the following:
Arrival Period
This begins at the front door, where the children start their day after they are dropped off for school, and ends with finding their name marker on their circle time mat to begin.
Circle Time
Group lessons take place that revolves around the classroom theme. The circle lesson may be taught by the Teacher or by a specialist, such as the Speech/Language Pathologist.
Center Time
After Circle Time, the children select an activity to go to, by using our Center/Choice board. The centers vary each day but do include all developmental areas, such as dramatic play, sensory play, art activity, fine motor activity, gross motor activity, and a teacher-directed lesson. The teacher-directed lesson will vary from day to day but might be: cooking, sequencing, patterning, fine/gross motor activities, or language activities. The children are encouraged to independently try a variety of center activities every day.
Cleanup/Closing Circle Time
After the children have participated in our clean-up, they gather on the rug for another short circle. At this time, follow-up activities such as calendar/weather, Letter of the Week, group games/songs, or sharing may take place.
Snacktime
All children wash their hands before they eat a snack. Children are encouraged to be as independent as possible and unpack and pack their snacks and backpacks.
Playground/Motor Play/Dismissal
We try to end our day with some time on the playground (weather permitting). The school gym is available on certain days, or we try to have the children participate in a movement activity within the classroom.
Curriculum that we currently are using:
- Massachusetts Early Learning Approaches to Play Standards
- Massachusetts Learning Standards:
- Preschool Fundations for Literacy
- Second Steps Curriculum for Social and Emotional Learning