BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

• Bright Beginnings is an integrated preschool program that meets the needs of special education and regular education students. 

• Regular education students (typical models) are selected for the program via application and screening. The fee is $3500.00 for the school year. 

• Preschool students attend their home schools (Stevens or West Hill Elementary School). 

• Classes are held Monday through Thursday. The morning session is 8:45-11:30am and the afternoon session is 12:45-3:30pm. 

• Each classroom is staffed with a certified teacher and paraprofessionals. 

• Students also benefit from frequent contact with the Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and BCBA. 

If you believe your child would be an appropriate peer model for the preschool program please click here for the application:

Bright Beginnings Peer Information and Registration.

The application window is open through January 30th for the following school year. 

If you believe your child is showing some developmental delays, please contact Jessie Herman.

You will need to register your child with RHPS, complete a special education referral form to share your concerns, and attend a meeting with the Bright Beginnings team. 

• To complete the special education referral form, please click here: Special Education Referral.
• Please visit the central registration page for more information regarding how to register your child: Rocky Hill Public Schools Central Registration

• Arrival

• Greetings/Morning Meeting

• Outside Time

• Snack Time

• Centers

• Story Time

• Small Group 

• Dismissal

Bright Beginnings uses a variety of platforms to communicate with families on a regular basis. Teachers and other certified staff can be reached by phone and by email. Classroom teachers will provide families with information on additional methods of communication at the beginning of the school year.

Parent teacher conferences are held yearly. 

Teachers assist with planning and transition to Kindergarten. Students that attend Bright Beginnings are already confident with the school surroundings and community which eases their transition.