All About Us

Our PreK Lab is a dynamic early learning environment located within the high school, specially designed for 4-year-old children. This program provides a nurturing, play and project based setting where young learners are encouraged to explore, grow, and build the foundational skills needed for kindergarten success.  The program follows the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards and our curriculum aligns as best as possible with the TPS Elementary curriculum.

The PreK Lab is staffed by a certified early childhood teacher and supported by two experienced paraeducators. This low student-to-adult ratio ensures each child receives personalized attention and support. Additionally, the lab serves as a learning model for high school students (Raider Role Models) interested in early childhood education careers, offering them hands-on experience under the supervision of licensed professionals.

Students must register for the preschool lab using the 26-27 application.  A completed application does not guarantee admission into the Preschool Lab.  The number of slots for this program is 16.

A waitlist will start once all slots have been filled.

We view parents and caregivers as partners in their child’s learning. Regular communication via parentsquare, parent conferences, newsletters, and opportunities to participate in classroom activities help foster a strong school-home connection.

For more information about the lab please reach out to Ashley Eseppi, aeseppi@torrington.org and for registration/waitlist questions please contact Jessica Acevedo, welcome@torrington.org 

Regular Day:

Start  8:00 AM
Dismissal  3:00 PM

Early Dismissal & Delayed Openings: Follow the High School Schedule

 

A Day in the Life of a Little Raider

Parent Drop Off : 8:00 AM
NO TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED
Morning Bins

Breakfast: Brought to the classroom for all students

Morning Activities:
-Morning Circle/Whole Group Literacy
-Small Group Work
-Social Skills Centers

Recess
Lunch: All students are provided a free lunch daily

Afternoon Activities:
-Quiet Time (approximately 30 minutes, not nap time)
-Math Whole Group
-Small Group Math Work

Recess
-Science/Social Studies

Dismissal/Parent Pickup: 3:00 PM
NO TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED