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Welcome to the MMUUSD Early Childhood Program!

Early Childhood Special Education Act 166 Information Parent Handbook Enrollment Information

MMUUSD believes that investing in early childhood education can positively shape a child's future success. Advances in brain research provide great insight into how the brain continues to develop after birth and how a child's early experiences can impact development in areas such as social/emotional, language, and motor development.

A play-based learning environment is the foundation of our early childhood curriculum. Play provides context to make sense of a child's social world as they actively engage with people, objects, and experiences. Experiences through play happen through an intentionally planned environment that nurtures all areas of development and fosters curiosity, openness, optimism, resilience, concentration, and creativity.

Our preschool teachers use The Vermont Early Learning Standards and Teaching Strategies Gold as a guide to nurture children’s learning.

Preschool registration will be open February 11–18.

Families should plan to register their child during this window as usual.

Program Updates & Resources

The district is taking a close look at how our preschool program is structured to make sure it continues to meet the needs of children and families now and in the future. Our focus remains on providing safe, consistent, and engaging learning environments for our preschoolers.

Families who would like additional details are encouraged to review the resources below:

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need to register during the February 11–18 window?

Yes. Families should plan to register their child during the February 11–18 registration window as usual.

Will preschool still be part of the public school district?

Yes. The district remains committed to public preschool. The RFP process is focused on exploring potential partnerships, not eliminating public preschool programming.

We appreciate your continued partnership and encourage you to review the provided resources or reach out with questions as we move forward.

MMUUSD 2025-2026