Enrollment opens at the USJ for Young Children

WEST HARTFORD – The School for Young Children at the University of Saint Joseph will hold open enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year, starting November 18, 2013. Members of the general public are invited to submit applications, which can be downloaded from the School's website: www.usj.edu/syc.
 The School for Young Children is a nationally accredited preschool program that serves children age 3-5 through part- and full-day programs, including summer camp. Enrollment is open throughout the year, although spaces fill quickly. Interested families can also arrange to tour the facility and learn more about the School's child-responsive, play-based curriculum, as well as its focus on science and nature.
 Founded in 1936, the School was one of the first preschools in the state and one of the first student laboratory programs in the nation. Defining qualities include:
·      Highly trained and experienced teaching staff — all classroom teachers hold Education degrees
·      Child-responsive play-based curriculum — responds to the needs and interests of children
·      Located on an expansive 5-acre nature preserve with a nature trail
·      Half-day and full-day options
 For further information or to get started on an enrollment application, visit the website at www.usj.edu/syc or contact Diane Morton, director at dmorton@usj.edu or 860-231-5560.