The Carver Public Schools’ Preschool Program, located at the Carver Elementary School, is currently scheduling peer model screening appointments for the 2020-2021 school year.  Screenings will be held by appointment only on Fridays in April and May.

A screening is required for acceptance into the program. Children considered are those who do not currently receive special education services and are not in need of special education services. Applicants are expected to demonstrate age appropriate skills (within 6 months) in the areas of speech and language, cognitive/school readiness, fine and gross motor development, and social/emotional and behavioral development. In addition, a child must be at least 3 years of age by September 1, 2020 and toilet trained.  They must also be a resident of Carver and families must provide transportation to and from the program.  Those children found eligible will be entered into a lottery.  Appropriate peer model students who are not selected in the lottery will be placed on a waiting list.  Please note that slots are limited.

This is a fee based program for peer model students.  The fee for each half day session is $12.00.

We currently offer 2, 3, and 4 day half day preschool options as well as a full day PK/K Transitional class for those children turning 4 by September 1, 2020.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact the Carver Elementary School Office at (508) 866-6210.

Please note:
If you are a Carver Resident and feel that your preschooler, age 2.5 – 5 (just before kindergarten), has special needs, please contact the Carver Elementary school to schedule a screening appointment.  Screenings are generally held on the first Friday of each month.

The Carver Elementary School will be scheduling kindergarten registration and screening appointments on the following days:

• Wednesday, 3/4/20       9-11:30 AND 12:40 – 2:00 pm
• Wednesday, 3/25/20    9-11:30 am 
• Friday, 3/6/20                   9-11:30 am
• Thursday, 3/26/20         1-3:30 pm  
• Friday, 3/13/20                9-11:30 am  AND  5-7:30 pm 
• Tuesday, 3/17/20           12:40 – 2:00 pm
• Tuesday, 3/31/20            9-11:30 am 
• Friday, 3/20/20               12:40-2:00 pm
• Friday, 4/3/20                   9-11:30 am 
• Tuesday, 3/24/20            9-11:30 am
• Wednesday, 4/8/20       9-11:30 am  AND 12:40-2:00 pm 

Only children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020 are eligible to enroll in kindergarten per Carver Public Schools’ entrance age policy.

Parents/guardians must call the school to make an appointment for registration and screening.  Scheduling will begin on Monday, 2/3/20 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.  The phone number is 866-6210.  Please note that due to the winter recess, February 17 through February 21, 2020, the office will be closed.  After receiving your appointment, you will be given information on how to access the registration packet online.

In addition to all of the registration forms, please bring the following with you:  

• The child’s certified birth certificate (with a raised seal)
• Proof of residency.
• A driver’s license or valid picture ID.
• An up-to-date record of immunizations and a copy of your child’s last physical exam.  Please be sure the physical includes the date of the most recent lead screening.  

The following are the only documents acceptable as proof of residency- only one is required:

• Purchase and sales of house/condo
• Two consecutive months of a utility bill
• Landlord Residency Affidavit (linked)

Please note, your child must be present for this registration appointment.   Failure to provide this information will delay the placement of your child.

Please note that students who currently attend the Carver Public Schools’ Preschool Program are required to register for kindergarten, if they are age appropriate.

If you have any questions, please contact the Carver Elementary School at 866-6210.