Four-Year-Old Kindergarten

In 2009 our tradition of educating preschoolers expanded to include a 4-year-old kindergarten program. For the 2026-2027 School Year we will be participating in the Get Kids Ready Initiative. This will allow us to provide our 4k programming with no cost to families.

4K is an exciting and positive step in your child’s life long journey of learning. Our main goal is to help prepare them for kindergarten, using a play-based academic curriculum. We are dedicated to planning and preparing activities that will develop your child’s literacy, math and language skills, building their confidence, and teaching them acceptance so that they can be comfortable to explore their vast potential. With the Get Kids Ready Initiative our teachers, curriculum & contact hours must meet state requirements.

Students are offered free choice, outdoor play, indoor gross motor activities, and wonderful field trip opportunities.

Eligibility

All children who turn four before September 1st are eligible to enroll. We open 4k Enrollment in February prior to the start of the school year.

Fees & Schedule

There is no registration fee for 4K. Classes are held from 8:00 – 11:15 a.m. or 12:15 - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The schedule follows the Stoughton Area School District calendar (closed holidays, spring break, summer vacation, etc.). 

Wrap-around child care is also available before and after preschool, and all day on Fridays when 4K is not held.

Requirements

A co-operative school depends on its community of parents.  Parents serve on our Board of Directors, fund-raise for the school, help maintain the school and grounds, provide and restock supplies, clean, paint, and more. Every family is asked to contribute their talents and their unique perspective to our children and our school.

These are the specific requirements for families who have a child enrolled in 4K:

SNACK REQUIREMENT

Families must provide snacks for the class throughout the school year. 

Volunteer REQUIREMENT

All families are asked to sign up for volunteer opportunities through out the school year.

Fundraising REQUiREMENT

To ensure the funding necessary to support our budget, fundraising events are held throughout the year.  If you prefer not to participate in fundraising but still want to help financially, you are welcome to make a tax-deductible donation to our school.