The home-based program is an option that allows parents to deliver the services with support of a Head Start Home Visitor. The DPNC offers regularly scheduled preschool class for children 2 through 6 September through June in both morning and afternoon sessions. Older children, from ages 3 to 6, attend two-hour sessions on their own, available either in the morning or afternoon. The Center also offers educational activities and programs for all ages. A Child's Garden Montessori School 331 New London Turnpike Stonington, CT 572-1283 A Montessori school and child care center for children ages 3 to 6 years old.
Services are available school year, summer or a combination of the two.
Children may be enrolled for two to five days per week. A preschool screening program for children ages 3 to 5 to assist parents in monitoring their child's development. The forty-five minute screenings are held the first Wednesday of the month from October through June. Screening includes a parent interview, developmental screening including speech and language and a hearing and vision check. Parents receive a report of their child's results.