Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center - Feb 6

Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for 2025– 2026 will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Applications can be found on the preschool’s website, TCChildrensCenter.com.

Appointments to view the preschool will be available by pre-registration using the link on our website. Open House will be held on Thursday, February 6 from 9:15-9:45 or from 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street. Parents will be able to view the laboratory preschool while children engage in developmentally appropriate activities. Attendees must pre-register and bring a valid picture ID to enter our building. For more information, please visit TCChildrensCenter.com.

Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center - Feb 6

Placement is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a lottery system. Registration will be made open to other towns if spaces are not filled by residents within the district.

The random drawing to determine which of the children registered will be enrolled will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2025. The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available so the random drawing was established. Those names not selected in the drawing are placed on a waiting list.

Birth certificates for children being registered must accompany all registration forms. Registration is limited to those children who are at least age 3 years by September 15, 2025 for the three-day program. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration time. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible.

Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:20 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Tuition is $45* per week.. Class size is limited to 24 children.

Three teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program supervise the preschool program, and are assisted by high school students in the Early Education Major.

*Subject to change

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Dean College Children's Center Now Enrolling for 2025-26

Prospective Families May Schedule an Informational Tour

WHO: The Dean College Children's Center is a fully accredited, on-campus early childhood program for area preschoolers, ages 2 years, 9 months through 6 years old. The innovative and progressive program is designed to encourage the development of a child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Teachers have at least a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field, are credentialed, and have extensive experience teaching young children. The Children's Center is also a lab school for Early Childhood Education majors at Dean College, with teachers-in-training learning from the credentialed staff.

Children's Center Now Enrolling for 2025-26

WHAT: The Dean College Children's Center is now offering informative tours for families who are seeking enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.

WHEN: Applications are now being accepted for 5-day morning, 2-day morning, and 3-day morning preschool programs. There is also a 5-day afternoon transitional kindergarten program or a full-day option (8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.) for 4 to 6-year-olds who will be moving into a kindergarten program the following year. Enrollment is ongoing; there is no deadline to enroll your child in our program.

WHERE: The Dean College Children's Center is located at 144 School Street in Franklin, MA, on the Dean College campus.

HOW: For more information, visit www.dean.edu/childrenscenter or call 508-541-1598 to schedule a tour.

Tri-County Children's Center Preschool Registration To Open February 1

Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children's Center preschool program for 2024–2025 will begin on Thursday, February 1.  Applications can be found on the preschool's website, TCChildrensCenter.com.

Open Houses will be held on Thursday, February 8 from 12:15-1:45 PM and Friday, February 9 from 9-10:30 AM at the Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street.  Parents will be able to view the laboratory preschool while children engage in developmentally appropriate activities.

Tri-County Children's Center Preschool Registration To Open February 1

Placement is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham.  Admission is decided through a lottery system.  Registration will be made open to other towns if spaces are not filled by residents within the district.

The random drawing to determine which of the children registered will be enrolled will take place on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available so the random drawing was established.   Those names not selected in the drawing are placed on a waiting list.

Birth certificates for children being registered must accompany all registration forms.  Registration is limited to those children who are at least age 3 years by September 15, 2024 for the three-day program. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration time.  Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible.

Preschool sessions are Tuesday-Thursday from 8:50 -11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Tuition will be $45 per week and class size is limited to 30 children.

Three instructors in the Tri-County Early Education Program supervise the preschool program, and are assisted by students in the Early Education Major.

 For more information, please visit TCChildrensCenter.com.

Reminder: Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Open House - Jan 22

"Open house for families interested in Montessori preschool/kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year.  

Tour the classrooms, meet the staff and current parents, learn about Montessori "

Where: 31 Hayward St., Suite J2, Franklin 

When: Saturday,  Jan 22, 2022 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Visit their webpage for more about their programs

http://www.mysunrisemontessori.com/

Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Open House - Jan 22

Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Open House - Jan 22

Admission open house for families interested in Montessori preschool/kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. Tour the classrooms, meet the staff and current parents, learn about Montessori

Where: 31 Hayward St., Suite J2, Franklin 

When: Saturday,  Jan 22, 2022 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Visit their webpage for more about their programs

http://www.mysunrisemontessori.com/

Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Open House - Jan 22

Tri-County RVTHS’ Early Education Program - Preschool and Toddler Registration - Begins Jan 25, 2021

Hands-on education is a critical part of vocational high schools and while the Children’s Center opening is dependent on the Department of Public Health’s approval, we are hoping to welcome a new group of children at our center. The Early Education Program prepares high school students for various careers working with young children. The ability to work directly with pre-school children within the on- campus facility located in Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street allows students to acquire skills and confidence in teaching.

Tri-County’s Children’s Center is led by three highly qualified teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program and assisted by students in the Early Education Major. The Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Class size is limited to 30 children and tuition is $36.00* per week (*subject to change).

Placement is limited to the residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a random draw which will take place on Friday, March 5th, 2021. Names not selected in the drawing will be placed on a waiting list.

Due to the COIVD-19 Pandemic, registration and information sessions will be held virtually this year. Registration begins on Monday, January 25th. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, March 4th, 2021. Registration is limited to children who are at least 3 years of age by September 15, 2021. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible. For more information about Tri-County’s Preschool Registration, please visit www.tcchildrenscenter.com.

Preschool and Toddler Registration - Begins Jan 25, 2021

Sunrise Montessori School: Open House - Preschool & Kindergarten - Jan 23

Sunrise Montessori School is hosting an in-person Open House for our Preschool & Kindergarten programs. 

Families are welcome to tour the school, speak with our teachers and learn more about Montessori education. 

Applications are being accepted for the 2021-2022 school year. No RSVP is necessary, but you may call Andrea Rossick, Head of School, at 508-541-8010 if you have any questions. 

Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

When: Jan 23, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Check out Sunrise online: http://www.mysunrisemontessori.com/
or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sunrisemontessori 

Sunrise Montessori School: Open House - Preschool & Kindergarten - Jan 23

Franklin Public Schools: Superintendent's message on Re-opening Plan

 August 3, 2020 

Dear Franklin Community, 

The overarching goal of the Franklin Public Schools at this time is to return as many students and staff as safely as possible to our school buildings. The health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic is our number one concern. With school closures come learning loss and negative impacts on social-emotional health and the Franklin Public Schools, in our quest to reopen schools, will prioritize both the quality of education and social-emotional growth and development. While we do not believe that remote learning will ever replace full in-person school, we plan to begin the year using a predominantly remote model. We believe both social-emotional and academic learning progress is independent of the way in which it is delivered and that in-person learning will be so dramatically different that it no longer serves as the same comparison it did prior to the pandemic. Within a predominantly remote start, High Needs Students will be prioritized for in-person instruction, in order to meet their learning needs, and as required by DESE. Additionally, we plan to open the district’s Early Childhood Center in an in-person model, recognizing that, as preschoolers, many with special needs, require in-person services. 

A Reopening Taskforce has been meeting since June to contribute to the district’s Comprehensive Reopening Plan. This team of administrators, teachers, school nurse leader, counselors, parents/guardians, School Committee representatives, Facilities personnel, Health Agent, School Resource Officer, consulting school physician, and our Communications Coordinator met throughout the month of July and early August to interpret agency guidance and develop protocols, resources to support students’ and staff social-emotional learning (SEL) upon return to school, and a framework of three instructional models: full in-person instruction with health and safety practices in place; a hybrid model of both in-person and remote learning with smaller cohorts of students alternating between the two; and a plan for fully remote instruction. 

Remote instruction for 2020-2021 will be considerably different and more “robust” than the emergency remote learning of the spring closure. FPS remote instruction will involve: 

• a full day of instruction in order to meet the “structured learning time” requirements, sometimes referred to as the required number of days/hours of “time on learning” required by the state 
• live instruction to students, while also building in screen breaks and low-tech learning experiences 
• familiar instructional strategies as well as highly effective novel strategies leveraging technology  
• curriculum that is aligned to the relevant standards, including the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 
• grading of student work 
• attendance and accountability 

The District has used CARES funding from the state to invest in additional Chromebooks in order to provide access to technology to all students. 

By opening in a fully remote way, we will be able to spend the next several weeks building a strong virtual learning environment with an overall goal to have as many students and staff return safely to school. We will build towards a hybrid of in-person and remote instruction in a phased way. We will monitor the efficacy of remote learning, and we will examine readiness for students to be present in-person at benchmark dates. 

Please note that the start date of the school year will be delayed. The Commissioner of Education has reduced the required number of school days from 180 to 170 in order to allow districts to use the first ten days in preparation with our faculty and staff. Staff will be preparing for remote instruction and receiving training on health and safety practices. The school year will begin on September 16, 2020. 

We appreciate the difficulty of the situation we are all in. No one learning model is going to meet the needs of all Franklin families; each comes with its own challenges and concerns. Health and safety is our first priority and we are also viewing this approach as the most educationally sound way to attend to the health and safety requirements while prioritizing the quality of instruction and SEL connections we know our educators will be able to build remotely, at first, and then in-person later in the fall as we transition into a hybrid model. 

Sincerely,

Sara E Ahern

Superintendent of Schools 

• The message and the comprehensive plan can be found here  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_reopening_plan.pdf

Franklin Public Schools: Superintendent's message on Re-opening Plan

Sunrise Montessori School in Franklin welcomes new Head of School

Sunrise Montessori School, Inc. is pleased to announce Andrea Rossick as its next Head of School.

Andrea Rossick is pictured (on right) next to Karen Roeber

Sunrise Montessori School is located at 31 Hayward St., Franklin and provides preschool, pre-k and kindergarten programs as well as a summer program to children in Franklin and the surrounding towns.

Andrea is pictured (on right) next to Karen Roeber, who is a founder of Sunrise Montessori School. Karen retired in June after serving 14 years as the school's Director.

Please see the school's website for additional information: www.MySunriseMontessori.com

Tri-County Children’s Center to Host Registration & Open House for 2019-2020 Preschool Program

Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children's Center preschool program for 2019 – 2020 will be held on Thursday, February 7th, from 12:15 pm -1:45 pm and Friday, February 8th, from 9 am to 10:30 am at the Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street. Parents will be able to view the preschool while children can engage in developmentally appropriate activities. For more information, please visit www.tcchildrenscenter.com.

Placement is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a lottery system. Registration will be made open to other towns if spaces are not filled by residents within the district.

The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available so a random drawing was established. The random drawing for enrollment will take place on Friday, March 1, 2019. Those names not selected in the drawing will be placed on a waiting list.

Birth certificates for children being registered must accompany all registration forms. Registration is limited to those children who are at least age 3 years by September 1, 2019 for the three-day program, and 4 years by September 1, 2019 for the four-day program. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration time. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible.

Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the four-day program. Tuition is $36.00* per week for the three-day program and $48.00* per week for the four-day program. Class size is limited to 30 children. *Subject to change.

Three teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program supervise the programs and are assisted by students in the Early Education Career Program.

Tri-County Children’s Center to Host Registration & Open House

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Franklin Children's School Registration and Open House

Franklin Children's School announces registration for the 2019-2020 school year!!

Registration has begun and will run through February 1, 2019.

Franklin Children's School will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, January 26, 10:00-12:00 for families interested in learning more about the school. FCS is located at 900 Chestnut Street in Franklin.

If you are interested in setting up a tour, would like an application or have any questions, please contact Executive Director, Kim Barrett at 508-528-9378 or email fcskids@verizon.net.

Franklin Children’s School was voted #1 choice for Franklin preschools in the 2017 and 2018 Readers Choice Awards!!

Franklin Children's School Open House - Jan 26

Visit FCS on the web   http://www.fcskids.com/

Preschool Program is now accepting application for Fall 2019

The Franklin Public Schools Preschool Program is now accepting application for Fall 2019!

NEW STUDENT OPEN HOUSE

January 25th 9-11 AM

Looking for an exciting learning environment where your preschooler (3 by Aug 31st) is encouraged to problem-solve and build connections while getting ready for kindergarten? Consider joining our ECDC family!


Applications available and more information available on the principal’s blog, http://www.ecdcprincipalpage.blogspot.com/ and on the ECDC website https://www.franklinps.net/ecdc .


Families unable to attend the open house but interested in scheduling a tour at ECDC can contact Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal via email @ kelleyk@franklinps.net or by phone @ 508 541-8166




Review the December Newsletter for info on what is happening:
https://www.smore.com/matk2-ecdc-newsletter

the ECDC is located on Oak St behind the Oak St and Horace Mann schools

Tri-County Early Education Students Visit Boston University Wheelock College Exhibit

Early Education students at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School visited the Wonder of Learning: The Hundred Languages of Children Exhibit. The exhibit was held at Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, hosted by Wonder of Learning Boston (WOL Boston). This was a rare and valuable opportunity for Tri-County students to experience the exhibit, which travels throughout the country and has not been hosted in Boston for decades.

The Hundred Languages of Children is the basis of the Reggio Emilia approach, a model of early education that originated in Reggio Emilia, Italy, in the 1940s. The Reggio philosophy views children as having one hundred languages - or one hundred ways - through which they can express themselves. The approach is considered one of the best educational systems in the world for children from birth through age five, including principles of curiosity, interaction, problem-solving, and experiential learning. (WOL Boston).

The students were guided through the exhibit by Professor Emerita Mary Mindess of Lesley University. Professor Mindess encouraged students to immerse themselves in the exhibit in order to appreciate its richness. When students were finished exploring the exhibit, they engaged in a round table discussion with Professor Mindess, during which they examined the ways in which Reggio principles can be incorporated into their work with the children and shared their thoughts. 

After working with Tri-County students, Professor Mindess had this message: "To the students at Tri-County, who were engaged, reflective and clearly thinking about the 'Wonder of Learning', it was a pleasure working with you and hearing about all the ways that the Wonder of Learning Exhibit has inspired you."

The students returned to Tri-County inspired to incorporate the Reggio Approach into their work with the children at the Tri-County Children's Center, the laboratory preschool at Tri-County. As Nate Anderson, a junior, explained, "It was inspiring and it opened my eyes a bit to the different philosophies of learning. It will help me to become a better teacher."

Hope Bassignani, also a junior, added, "It was a great experience and I learned a lot. I liked looking at all the activities for preschool children."

"Tri-County Early Education students are teachers in training who create developmentally appropriate activities, identify goals and objectives that support development across all domains, and implement their plans with the children of Tri-County Children's Center", said Lisa Oxford, Early Education teacher. "We were grateful to be able to provide this professional development opportunity for our students, and we are confident that their participation in this exhibit will further enrich their work with our preschool children."

To learn more about the Tri-County Children's Center, go to https://tcchildrenscenter.com.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Tri-County Early Education Students Visit
Boston University Wheelock College Exhibit

In the photo are:
Back row/standing from l-r:
Madison Mayo of North Attleboro, Professor Mary Mindess, April May of Plainville, Catherine Courtney of Franklin, Nate Anderson of Seekonk, Nick Follett of North Attleboro, Lilli Munroe of Franklin, Amanda Hughes of North Attleboro, Mackenzie Bishop of Plainville, Abigail DiFloures of Franklin, Nancy Arloo of North Attleboro, Ashley Brown of Franklin

Seated alone:
Rita LaRose of Franklin

Sitting/front row from l-r:
Ashala McLean of Plainville, Brianna Bussaglia of Franklin, Grace Buttrick of Seekonk, Julianne Nolan of Bellingham, Hope Bassignani of Franklin

Music Together Holiday Mini Session - registration open

Join Franklin Music, Movement and Mindfulness for our Music Together Holiday Mini Session. Take some time off from the craziness of December to explore the songs, sounds and magic of the season with your child! 

Registration is now open! https://www.franklinmmm.com/

Music Together Holiday Mini Session - registration open

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

Wednesday, November 14 

Franklin Public Library 
5:30-7:30 PM

Come meet and make connections with several local preschools and child care providers. This is a FREE community event hosted by the MOMS Club of Franklin.




For about the MOMS Club connect with them via Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/MOMS-Club-of-Franklin/

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

Wednesday, November 14 

Franklin Public Library 
5:30-7:30 PM

Come meet and make connections with several local preschools and child care providers. This is a FREE community event hosted by the MOMS Club of Franklin.




For about the MOMS Club connect with them via Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/MOMS-Club-of-Franklin/

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

Wednesday, November 14 

Franklin Public Library 
5:30-7:30 PM

Come meet and make connections with several local preschools and child care providers. This is a FREE community event hosted by the MOMS Club of Franklin.




For about the MOMS Club connect with them via Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/MOMS-Club-of-Franklin/

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

Franklin Public Library: Songs and Stories of American Preschools - June 6

Songs and Stories of American Preschools - Wednesday, June 6 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM at the Franklin Public Library. Email mwright@selfhelpinc.org to register

Franklin Public Library: Songs and Stories of American Preschools - June 6

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/songs-and-stories-american-preschools

Tri-County Children's Center to Host Registration & Open House for 2018-2019 Preschool Programs

Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for 2018 – 2019 will be held on Thursday, February 8th, from 12:15-1:45 and Friday, February 9th, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM at the Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street. Parents will be able to view the preschool while children can engage in developmentally appropriate activities. For more information, please visit www.tcchildrenscenter.com.

Placement is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a lottery system. Registration will be made open to other towns if spaces are not filled by residents within the district.

The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available so a random drawing was established. The random drawing for enrollment will take place on Friday, March 2, 2018. Those names not selected in the drawing will be placed on a waiting list.

Birth certificates for children being registered must accompany all registration forms. Registration is limited to those children who are at least age 3 years by September 15, 2018 for the three day program, and 4 years by September 15, 2018 for the four day program. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration time. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible.

Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. for the three day program and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the four day program. Tuition is $36.00* per week for the three day program and $48.00* per week for the four day program. Class size is limited to 30 children. *Subject to change

Three teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program supervise the programs, and are assisted by students in the Early Education Major.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program

Enrollment underway at Elemen-Tree House

Openings available for Before and After school care. Transportation to all Franklin schools included.

For more information, please visit the webpage  https://www.elementreehouse.com/

Enrollment underway at Elemen-Tree House