Preschool

The Vernon Preschool is a high-quality early childhood program serving preschool aged children and their families. 

2026-2027 School Year
The Vernon Preschool is currently accepting applications for children and families interested in Vernon Preschool for the 2026-2027 school year.

Preschool is available in HALF-DAY (AM and PM) and FULL-DAY sessions, dependent on child's age. Children must be 3 or 4 by 9/1/2026 to be considered. There will be a lottery and your complete application must be received at Central Office by 5/8/2026. Families will be notified by Late-May.

For an application or for more information, please call the office of Pupil Services at 860-870-6000.

Vernon Preschool:

The Preschool Application for the 26-27 School Year

Your Baby Deserves a Good Start in Life

A Step by Step Guide to the CT Birth to 3 System

The Bureau of Special Education is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Office of Early Childhood and Sparkler that will help all Connecticut children get off to a strong start. Sparkler is an app that is free for families and can be used as a developmental screening tool, a source for activities to support child development, and assists parents with making connections with professionals. Sparkler engages families to promote healthy early childhood development. Please see the information below on how to download Sparkler.

Is your child turning 5 on or before September 1?
Click here for more information on Kindergarten

Vernon Preschool classrooms are located in three of Vernon’s elementary schools:
Center Road School, 20 Center Road, Vernon, CT 06066 • 860-870-6300
Northeast School, 69 East Street, Vernon CT 06066, 860-870-6080
Skinner Road School, 90 Skinner Road, Vernon, CT 06066 • 860-870-6180