Carol P. Huebner Preschool, the ABRSD Early Childhood Program
2023-2024 Application Information
Thank you for your interest in the Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program! The early childhood program serves children ages 3 to 5 years old and will be housed in the brand new Boardwalk Campus School located in West Acton. The early childhood program is an integrated learning environment; children who are developing typically and those with identified special education needs learn side by side. The curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate practices and the MA Curriculum Frameworks encouraging the growth of each child at his or her own individual pace. Our program is a fun place to play and learn!
We moved to the new Boardwalk Campus School for the 2022-2023 school year. While the building is open, the campus continues to be under construction. There is a dedicated website with information about the building and campus, including a preview of what will be included when the project has been completed.
Children living in Acton or Boxborough are eligible to apply and attend the program based on space availability. Applications are available on-line or by emailing Corinne DiPietro in the Special Education Office. Completed applications should be returned via email to [email protected] or via mail to: Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program Office, Administration Building, 71 Spruce St. in Acton.
Given the anticipated number of applications expected for September, admission for new students will occur through a lottery. Please submit applications between January 3rd and February 14th for inclusion in the lottery. Applications must be submitted by 4pm on February 14th. The lottery will occur on February 15th and parents will be informed by the first week of March of the results. Students who do not gain admittance through the lottery will be added to the waitlist. No applications will be accepted prior to January 3rd. Depending on the status of the campus construction, visits to the program may be arranged at a later date .
Children must be three years old by September 1st to enroll. We are currently projecting all classes to meet four days per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. The hours are expected to be 8:15–11:00 and 12:00-2:45 for half day sessions; 8:15-2:45 for full day sessions. Times could be adjusted slightly due to district-wide schedule changes.
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for their children. The full tuition rate for the program is currently $3650 for half day and $7070 for full day. There could be a slight tuition increase for next year. Information about a sliding fee scale is available upon request. Tuition can be paid in full or over ten months. Deposits to secure seats are required by May 1st. When students gain admittance through the lottery process, families will be notified with instructions on how to proceed with pre-registration.
If you have any questions, please contact Corinne DiPietro at 978-266-2530 x25118, [email protected] or email me at [email protected] . We look forward to working with you and your child.
Sincerely,
Joseph Gibowicz
Early Childhood Coordinator
[email protected]