Address:

Pitkin Community Center.

30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109

Phone:

Main # (860) 721-2950, Fax # (860) 721-2956

Web Address:

http://wethersfieldct.com/town-services/services-and-info/parks-and-recreation

Email:

mary.thibeault@wethersfieldct.com

Director’s Name:

Marilyn Foley

Director’s Credentials:

Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Special Education, taught Special Education in Newington and taught preschool for 19 years.

Are Staff CPR Certified:

Yes

NAEYC Accredited:

No

Programs Available:

• 3 year olds: Tue., Thurs.: 9:00AM -11:15AM
• 4 year olds: Mon., Wed., Fri.: 12:00PM -2:30PM or Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 12:00PM - 2:30PM

• Lunch Bunch: Mon.,Wed.,Thurs.,Fri.: 11:30-12:00
• Backyard Scientist: Tue.: 12:00PM - 2:30PM4 six-week themed programs: dinosaurs, space, sea & bugs

Requirements:

Children must be 3 years old by December 31st  and toilet trained to start thrilling three’s class in September.

Registration Deadline:

Registration is held in March for the following school year.

Registration is ongoing until classes are filled.

FEES:

• 3 year olds:            $980 a year /residents             

                                  $1,000 a year /non-residents

• 4 year olds, 3 day: $1,180 a year/residents

                                  $1,200 a year/non-residents

• 4 year olds, 4 day: $1,450 a year/residents

                                  $1,490 a year/non-residents

• Backyard Scientist: $120 per session/ residents

                                   $156 per session/non-residents

Child to Teacher Ratio:

• 3 year olds = 18:2
• 4 year olds = 20:2

Parent Teacher Conferences:

Yes. In March or when requested by parent or teacher.

Parent Participation Programs:

Parents may volunteer to be room parents, story readers, party helpers, Family events are planned during the school year: Donuts with Dad, Pizza with Pop, Mom and me Tea Party and annual art show.

May Parent Visit:

Yes

Activities/Equipment:

Block area, reading area, housekeeping area, costume/dress-up,  gross motor equipment, circle/storytime, free play, outdoor play, puppets, puzzles, manipulative toys, play apparatus, arts and crafts, nature study, day trips (2 per year), music period, movies (2 per year), sign up to bring in shared snack.