Pre-K 2019-20

General Information about PreK

• Chestnut Ridge PreK has earned high quality ratings from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning. According to the state evaluation or Program Review Instrument, Chestnut Ridge has earned a **PERFECT** score for the past 3 years (2016-2019).  
• Both teachers have teaching certificates in Early Childhood Education and Master's Degrees.
• Paraprofessionals have many years of experience working with young children
• Our teacher/child ratio surpasses the 1:10 state mandated ratio with a 3rd adult floating throughout the PreK program.  
• Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards are used when planning lessons.
• Free health, dental, vision, and hearing screenings are provided.  
• A nurse is available every day to provide health services.
• Students must be 4 years of age on September 1, 2019.
• PreK sessions are all day for 5 days a week.  
• PreK is in session for 180 days and follows the calendar of the Chestnut Ridge School District.  Approximately 4 additional student days are added to the calendar and are announced in advance.
• You do not need to be a resident of the Chestnut Ridge School District for your child to attend PreK at Ridge.
• All district PreK classrooms are at Central Elementary.
• GENEROUS income guidelines are used.  
• Transportation is provided to and from school.
• Nutritious lunches and snacks are provided daily.
• Opportunities for parent involvement are provided and encouraged.