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Sandwich Integrated Preschool

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Sandwich Integrated Preschool

Sandwich  Integrated Preschool Program
Growing Together, Learning Together

  • Our program brings together children with diverse learning needs, including typically developing children and children with developmental delays or disabilities. This inclusive environment fosters growth, friendship, and learning for all! 
     

  • What is a Community Peer?

    A community peer is a typically developing child who participates in our Integrated Preschool program alongside children with special education needs. Community peers serve as positive role models for social, language, and play skills while benefiting from a nurturing, inclusive preschool environment that promotes cooperation, empathy, and early learning for all children.

    Community peers are chosen for the integrated preschool program through a lottery process. Children selected through the lottery will be screened prior to enrollment. 

     

    • Licensed Teachers and Staff: Highly trained in early childhood and special education, providing personalized support.
    • Play-Based Learning: Engaging activities designed to encourage social, emotional, and academic development.
    • Small Class Sizes: Ensuring individualized attention and a supportive, nurturing atmosphere.
    • Collaborative Environment: Children learn, play, and grow together, developing empathy, communication skills, and confidence.

    • Peer Modeling: All children benefit from watching and learning from each other in a natural, inclusive setting.
    • Social Skills Development: Children build meaningful friendships and improve their communication and problem-solving skills.
    • Individualized Learning Plans: Customized strategies and activities tailored to meet each child’s unique needs and strengths.

  • Integrated Preschool Program

    The Integrated Preschool offers half-day sessions for three- and four-year-old children.

    • AM Session (3-year-olds): 9:15–11:45 a.m.
       
    • PM Session (4-year-olds): 12:30–3:05 p.m.
       

    The program operates four days per week, with no school on Wednesdays, and follows the Sandwich Public Schools calendar for holidays and vacations.

    For more information contact-

    Suzanne Perdigao, Integrated Preschool Coordinator
    Click here to email Suzanne Perdigao
    508-477-6600 ext 4723

     

  • Enrollment & Registration

    Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, new student enrollment will be determined through a lottery process.

    • Pre-registration opens: Late February
       
    • Lottery held: Early March
       

    Families must complete an online pre-registration to be included in the lottery. Pre-registration does not guarantee placement.

    Families of students selected through the lottery will be notified and provided with 

    • A child questionnaire
       
    • A scheduled screening date

    Families selected through the lottery and screening process will receive a final enrollment email with instructions for providing required documents and completing the registration process

    Required documentation (birth certificate, proof of residency, and physical/immunization records) must be submitted by May 30 to secure placement.

    Sandwich Public Schools Registration can be found here