To prepare students for the promise of their tomorrow.

The purpose and intention of the Baldwin Preschool is to provide the best possible education and equal education opportunity for the young children in our community.  To accomplish this purpose, the school district endeavors to provide the best possible educational facilities and the most competent and sensitive professionally trained personnel.  We believe in a play based approach to learning for all preschool children.  We guide the children's play experiences to help them learn the skills that they need to succeed in their future educational experiences.

Baldwin preschool accepts children who are at least 3.5 years of age by September 1st. All students enrolling in the preschool program must be toilet trained. Students must be enrolled by their parents or legal guardian. When enrolling, parents must provide copies of the following documents:

*Baldwin School Enrollment Form

*Child’s Emergency information form (filled out after acceptance to program)

*Copy of child’s birth certificate

*Copy of child’s up-to-date immunization record or waiver from the Department of

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

*Health Appraisal

*Proof of residency in the Baldwin School District

To withdraw from the program, parents are asked to give written notice or fill out an intent to withdraw form (available at elementary office). Advance notice of withdrawal is appreciated as it gives children the opportunity to get physically and emotionally ready for the changes that will be occurring.

Baldwin Community Schools will collaborate with parents and the community to educate, empower, and prepare all students for their future as responsible, contributing citizens, capable of thriving in an ever-changing world. BCS is committed to prioritizing student achievement and fostering a safe, supportive environment that values student voices and promotes a sense of belonging.

We use the Connect4Learning curriculum which is research-based and classroom- tested with foundations in literacy, science, social-emotional, and mathematics learning. Connect4Learning weaves together all four domains to ensure that each subject is 3 addressed meaningfully and comprehensively with each child. Connect4Learning features six curriculum units that are focused on supporting children's development of ten comprehensive cognitive processes. These core processes are both domain specific and applicable across all four learning domains.

The preschool calendar year is from the beginning of September to the end of May. The preschool’s school day begins at 8:00 am and ends at 3:15 pm and is open Monday- Friday. If the student is not riding the bus, parents/guardians must bring their child to school between 7:45-8:00 am. Students should not be dropped off before 7:45 am. Parents/guardians may pick their child up starting at 3:15 pm. No student will be allowed to leave school prior to dismissal time without a written request signed by the parent/guardian or parent/guardian coming to the school office to request the release. No student will be released to a person other than a custodial parent without permission signed by the custodial parent or guardian unless the person is listed on the emergency information form.

The Baldwin Preschool is a tuition free program. There are no fees for enrollment, meals, field trips, or other projects in our program.

Baldwin Preschool will provide free breakfast, lunch and snack for all students. All meals meet the meal requirements of the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program). Students may bring their own lunch from home. It should be a healthy, balanced lunch including:

Protein

Fruit

Vegetable

Bread or other grain

(Milk will always be available at school)

Please do not send: Pop,candy, chips, cookies or other sweets to preschool as we can not serve those items to the children. If your child has special dietary needs, you will need to fill out a food allergy or food modification form.