PreSchool

Why Breakthrough Magnet South Pre-K?

  • TUITION FREE!!!

  • NAEYC accredited

  • 2 or more adults in every classroom

  • Character education theme & S.T.E.A.M secondary theme

  • Hands-on learning & Play-based learning focus

  • Field trips and Hartford Performs in-school programs

  • Partnership with Hartford Public Library

  • Gardening & cooking

  • Art, music & physical education

  • Spanish instruction starting in PreK

  • Community service projects

  • Full-day PreK3 & PreK4 programs

  • Before care 7:15-8:30 am & After care 3:30-6:00 pm (available for small fee)

  • Transportation reimbursement for non-Hartford families

PreK Staff

Mrs. Linda Birden, PreK3/4 Teacher (Room 107)

Ms. Vickena Webb, Classroom Paraeducator

Mrs. Kelsey Dahling, PreK3/4 teacher (Room 109)

Mrs. Ankita Shah, PreK3/4 ECE

Ms. Justina Woodard, PreK3/4 Teacher(Room 111)

Ms. Ramonita Franco, PreK3/4 ECE

Starting in the 24-25 school year, PreK3 school day is FULL DAY from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.

PreK4 school day will continue to be full day from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.

OPMAD offers before-care from 7:15 - 8:30 am and after-care from 3:30 - 6:00 pm. The application to register is available in the main office.

Dress Code:

  • Cobalt blue or white collared shirt with logo

  • Black, navy or khaki bottoms (leggings and sweatpants are acceptable for easy access for potty)

Pre-Kindergarten Supply List

  • Bookbag (labeled)

  • Extra clothes socks & shoes (in a small plastic shoe box)

  • Individual Hand Sanitizer

  • 2 Folders

  • Water Bottle (labeled)

  • Daily Snack (nut free)

  • Large ziplock storage bag (ocean state job lot, walmart, target) to store a naptime blanket and small travel size pillow

We would like to ask that each student have a pencil box that includes the following items:

  • 2 Glue Sticks

  • Crayons (jumbo)

  • Markers

  • Colored Pencils

  • Pencils (jumbo)

  • 2 Dry Erase Markers

  • Scissors

Suggested Donations For The Classroom:

  • Paper Towels

  • Tissues

  • Community Snack (nut free) (Some Ideas: Goldfish, Cheez-Its, Bananas, Apples)

  • Hand Soap

  • Hand Sanitizer