Preschool Programs
School Readiness
The West Haven School Readiness Council was established in response to a statewide initiative of the Office of Early Childhood and allocates substantial funds to increase the number of children who have access to high quality preschool and child day care programs. The primary goal of the Council is to support the positive development, education, and well-being of young children.
Families of three and four year olds are eligible to participate in quality NAEYC accredited preschool and childcare programs at affordable rates. Fees for participation in the program are charged on a sliding fee scale based on family income and size. Please see our webpage for the application and more information or call the Pre-School Office at 203-937-6836.
Public Pre-K for 3-year-olds
Our public preschool for 3-year-olds is available if your child qualifies for special education services beginning on their 3rd birthday. Bus transportation can be provided within West Haven city limits. Our classes are Monday- Friday in the morning. Our classes are instructed by special education teachers and have two paraprofessionals to help all of our students with their individual needs. Once registration documents are completed and medical information has been cleared by the nurse, the student may begin as soon as their 3rd birthday.
Public Pre-K for 4-year-olds
Our public preschool for 4-year-olds is available if your child qualifies for special education services. Starting in May, we also hold a lottery for “typical” students to join our classroom. Our pre-k classrooms are district wide and placement depends on availability. No transportation is provided for students joining our classroom via lottery. Our classes are Monday- Friday in the afternoon. Our classes are instructed by special education teachers and have two paraprofessionals to help all of our students with their individual needs. Once registration documents are completed and medical information has been cleared by the nurse, the student may begin.
Mackrille, Pagels, Savin Rock, Seth Haley & Washington Schools
Forest School
Registration Information
The following documents are required for registration.
Two proofs of residency… The West Haven Board of Education only accepts: a current lease or mortgage statement and one utility bill (gas, electric, water, phone or cable). The proofs of residency must have parent/guardian name, address and a current date (dated within 30 days). We do not accept driver’s license, bank or credit card statements, insurance or tax bills or any other documents not listed above
Current physical & immunization records
Birth certificate
QUICK LINKS:
Pre-School & School Readiness
West Haven Board of Ed.
355 Main Street
West Haven, CT 06516
203-937-6836
Alma E. Pagels Elementary School
26 Benham Road
West Haven, CT 06516
203-931-6840
Edith E. Mackrille Elementary School
806 Jones Hill Road
West Haven, CT 06516
203-931-6820
Forest Elementary School
95 Burwell Street
West Haven, CT 06516
203-931-6800
Savin Rock Community School
50 Park Street
West Haven, CT 06516
203-931-6850
Seth G. Haley Elementary School
146 South Street
West Haven, CT 06516
203-931-6810
Washington Elementary School
369 Washington Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516
203-931-6880