Parents and caregivers of children birth to age five are invited to attend any of the six Family Center programs in our community.

Learn more about Family Center including hours and locations

Concord School District offers preschool programming for children ages 3-5 at Beaver Meadow School, Mill Brook School, and Abbott-Downing School.

The Concord Developmental Preschool is a regular early childhood program providing the opportunity for typically developing three and four-year-old children and children identified as having special needs to learn, play and grow together.

We believe that all children learn and grow at their own pace to reach their maximum potential.  Play is the primary way young children learn about their world.  Our active participation and concrete learning experiences make learning more meaningful for the children and best serve their development and learning.

All children are provided a multi-sensory learning environment in which they utilize all senses in learning new concepts. Language development and social skills are emphasized throughout our integrated curriculum. Implementation of specialized intervention within natural situations occurs without disrupting the curriculum and educational routines of the classroom.

The preschool staff includes highly qualified preschool teachers, related professionals in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, vision impairments, teacher of deaf and hard of hearing, and educational assistants. 

Registration is now open for the
2025-2026 school year.

Registrations submitted before 2/12/25 will NOT be accepted.

Limited openings in our 4-year-old program.

Register for School

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST register for the 2025-2026 school year if you were placed on a waiting list in 2024-2025. This does not roll over to the next school year.

Abbot-Downing School:

• 3-year-old program –

  Accepting registration starting February 12, 2025

• 4-year-old program – Limited Openings

Beaver Meadow School:

• 3-year-old program –

  Accepting registration starting February 12, 2025

• 4-year-old program – Limited Opening

Mill Brook School:

• 3-year-old program –

  Accepting registration starting February 12, 2025

• 4-year-old program – Limited Opening

Details:

3-year-old program – Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings 8:30 – 10:30 (Must be 3 by 9/30/2025)

4-year-old program – Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings 12:30 – 3:00 (Must be 4 by 9/30/2025)

• Children with special needs are offered opportunities for more specific programs based on their individual needs.

• Tuition is required for typically developing children.

• Transportation is not provided for tuition students.

If you have any further questions, please contact Sue Carignan, Preschool Coordinator at scarignan@sau8.org