The Play School Pre-K Learning Center
203-239-2799 / playschoolpreklearningcenter@gmail.com
Wendy Civitello, Director - 203-233-5674
Now accepting applications for the 2026-27 program year
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Now accepting applications for the 2026-27 program year 〰️
About Us:
The Play School Pre-K Learning Center is a state-licensed, non-profit, non-religious preschool, sponsored by and located at St. John’s Episcopal Church, serving our community for over 70 years.
At Play School we provide:
a loving and safe environment for learning and social interaction
comprehensive thematic curriculum designed for Kindergarten Readiness preparation
promotes growth and development socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and morally
unique facility utilizing a main classroom with five learning/play centers, project room, resting room, bike-riding room, and fenced-in outdoor playground
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at The Play School! The teachers are incredibly kind, welcoming, and truly care about each child. They take the time to meet every kiddo where they are, creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive.”
The bright, colorful classrooms, creative art projects, and memorable concerts make every day and every milestone so special.”
Our Director,
Wendy Civitello
Our Programs:
Tuesdays and Thursdays are for the 3’s!
8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. with lunch
This program is designed to provide initial “transfer of trust” to a loving & nurturing experienced staff in a formal school setting.
We emphasize early socialization skills, cooperative play and structure.
Meeting time/ circle time, music, story time, arts and crafts, cutting, painting, gluing, etc.
Our Teacher, Ms. Anna
Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays are for our 4’s and 5’s Pre-K Class!
Half day: 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. with lunch
OR Full day: 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
***New options for 4’s & 5’s: M-F 1/2 day OR combination of full and 1/2 days for more hours; ask the director when you visit****
Social Skills: cooperative play, dramatic play, interactive play, negotiation skills, conflict resolution, building & construction play
Comprehensive Pre-K Skill Building: letters & numbers, colors, rhyming & opposites, sequence & patterns, mazes, dot to dots, name writing, drawing, self-awareness, independence, science fun, math concepts, listening skills/comprehension, language development, creative artistic expression.
Calendar:
The Play School calendar operates on a nine-month school calendar beginning just after Labor Day and finishing the end of May. We observe North Haven Public School vacations and holidays.
Tuition:
A $75 application fee is required upon enrollment and one month’s security deposit. The remaining eight tuition payments are due by the 1st of each month (Sept-April).