Children's Academy
Beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, the Simsbury Preschool program became The Children’s Academy of Simsbury. During the Spring of 2012, the Simsbury Public Schools, along with the Department of Continuing Education, were involved in a Preschool Study, the purpose of which was to define a quality preschool program and to ensure that our current program is in line with the CT Preschool Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks, the English Language Arts Connecticut Preschool Standards, and with current research and best practices.
We now offer extended care hours! Click on "Forms & Parent/Guardian Communications" below to find out more.
- Getting Ready for Kindergarten
- Forms, Handbooks & Parent/Guardian Communications
- Our Philosophy
- Program Locations & Contact Information
- School Calendar
- Sessions/Offerings
- Weather Delays
- What's Happening in the Classroom
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Forms, Handbooks & Parent/Guardian Communications
Informational Materials for Parents/Guardians
- Program Change Form
- Children's Academy Brochure (revised November 2018)
- Letter Announcing Extended Hours Care (May 2016)
- Parent Handbook
- Latest Edition of the Children's Academy Chatter Newsletter (March 2017)
Registration Forms
Registration Forms for Squadron Line School (combined age classes for 3- and 4-year-olds) can be dropped off or mailed to the Department of Continuing Education office at 155 Firetown Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070. Please make checks payable to DCE.
Our Philosophy
Children learn through active exploration of their environment. We believe that children should be given developmentally appropriate activities/materials and opportunities to explore, experiment, make choices, pursue interests, and solve problems. We believe that play should be child directed and teacher supported. We believe that intervention should occur within natural settings and in meaningful situations.
Program Locations & Contact Information
Contact Information
Department of Continuing Education
155 Firetown Road, Simsbury, CT 06070
Tel. (860) 658-3870
Fax (860) 651-2903
Nikki Mahan
Director, Division of Youth Services
Tel. (860) 658-3870
nmahan@simsbury.k12.ct.us
To contact your child’s classroom teacher, call Squadron Line School at 860-658-3696.
School Calendar
2019-2020 Children's Academy School Calendar (printable pdf)
Sessions/Offerings
Weather Delays
Read our policy and procedures for weather delays.
What's Happening in the Classroom
Watch a slideshow about a special four-legged visitor to our classrooms on February 8, 2016!