Information on our updated preschool program has been posted for the 2025-2026 school year. Please refer to these links for more information<\/p>\n
2526 Preschool Information-English<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tewksbury Public Schools Preschool Programs<\/b><\/p>\n 2025-2026<\/b><\/p>\n For the 2025-2026 school year, preschool programs have changed. Please refer to this document for the most up to date information.<\/b><\/p>\n You must enroll through:\u00a0 <\/b>https:\/\/register.communitypass.net\/TewksburyPublicSchools<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n _______________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n Preschool at Heath Brook and Dewing Schools<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Preschool Program at the Heath Brook and Dewing Schools offer a child-centered curriculum.\u00a0 The program is designed to create a structured learning environment which fosters creativity, independence, and community building. The social-emotional learning needs of each student are addressed. The program\u00a0 focuses on preparing students for Kindergarten. The curriculum is aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum\u00a0 Standards. Students learn through play and exploration of their environment.\u00a0 Daily activities include language arts, math, readiness, and structured activities for social\u00a0 development.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The Integrated Preschool supports a population of diverse learners and is\u00a0 developed to support students who are receiving special education services in an inclusive learning environment. The preschool is developed to meet the individualized learning needs of all students. <\/b>Classes include both students with and without IEPs. Our students without identified disabilities act as typically developing role models for all students. <\/b>S<\/b>taff are DESE licensed early childhood\u00a0 special educators and related service providers.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Preschool Contacts<\/b><\/p>\n Meghan Corcoran\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Principal, Heath Brook School<\/b><\/p>\n 978-640-7865<\/b><\/p>\n mcorcoran@tewksbury.k12.ma.us<\/b> <\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Alexis Bosworth\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Principal, Dewing School<\/b><\/p>\n 978-640-7858,<\/b><\/p>\n abosworth@tewksbury.k12.ma.us\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n _______________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n Community Services Preschool Extension Programs\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Heath Brook and Dewing Schools<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We know that some families need a longer day. We are pleased to offer the The Community Service Preschool Extension Program to create a longer day in preschool. This program is also designed to support a structured learning environment which fosters creativity, independence and community building. The social-emotional learning needs of each student are addressed. The four year old program focuses on preparing students for Kindergarten. The three year old program focuses on school readiness. The curriculum is aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Standards. Students learn through play and exploration of their environment. Daily activities include language arts, math, readiness, and structured activities for social development. The longer, full-day option allows for lunch, recess and a rest period for students. Students must attend the Integrated Preschool during their designated time and transition from\/to the The Community Service Preschool Extension Program.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Classes are taught by a DESE licensed preschool teacher and an aide, who cooperatively support the children in their learning.<\/b><\/p>\n Contact Information<\/b><\/p>\n Dr. Cynthia Basteri<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0Community Services\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n 978-640-7800 x5168<\/b><\/p>\n basteric@tewksbury.k12.ma.us<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you need childcare before or after school? If so, AlphaBEST will be offering extended day opportunities for our preschool programs at the Heath Brook and Dewing Schools before 8 am and after 2:30 pm. Please contact AlphaBEST for pricing options. <\/b>https:\/\/www.alphabest.org\/tewksburyma\/<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n Tewksbury Memorial High School Preschool Program<\/b><\/p>\n 320 Pleasant Street\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Tewksbury, MA 01876<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The THMS Preschool is a part-time public preschool which offers a fun, safe and secure learning environment. The goal of the program is to address the total development of the child through a mixture of free play and planned activities designed and created by following the Preschool Massachusetts State Frameworks.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The program is staffed with high school students who are enrolled in the high school child care classes and who are learning to teach. The high school students gain incredible hands-on experience while the preschool children benefit from the favorable low student\/teacher\/child ratio. High School Students are supervised by a Licensed Teacher. There is a private bathroom for preschool students in the classroom.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n *This program teaches high school students how to work with 4\/5 year-old children who are demonstrating age appropriate developmental skills. High School students assigned to the class transition every 68 minutes. As a result, multiple students will work with young children attending the preschool program. Students who attend this class must be able to manage multiple staff transitions, loud bells and multiple announcements. The class is capped at 15 preschool students.\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n The preschool program has a separate entrance by the playground.<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contact Information:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Nicole Smallidge<\/b><\/p>\n Program Instructor<\/b><\/p>\n