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PRESCHOOL
Mission and Philosophy
The Rutland Windsor Preschool Program has been established by the Rutland Windsor Supervisory Union (RWSU) School Board, which oversees its policies and finances. The preschool has two classrooms; one at Ludlow Elementary School and one at Mount Holly Elementary School. These classes are taught by Vermont licensed Early Childhood Educators. The teachers are assisted by paraeducators who have extensive knowledge of early childhood development.
During the school day other staff members, may work with children who require specialized services such as speech/language, occupational or physical therapy and/or special education. In addition to these staff members, the school principal is on site to help coordinate various aspects of the program and to provide assistance when needed. Oversight of the preschool is provided by the RWSU Director of Support Services.
Mission Statement

The Rutland Windsor Preschool’s mission is to provide a high quality early childhood program with universal access for all three and four year old children who reside in the towns of Ludlow, Mount Holly and Plymouth, and who have reached their third birthday by September 1.

Philosophy

Our goal is to provide young children with the opportunity to explore their environment through a variety of play opportunities; to make this first school experience fun and exciting;; and to work with parents and the community to instill a lifelong love for learning in our children.

Our preschool is based on the premise that children learn best through play; especially when that play is supported by highly qualified adults with knowledge of how young children develop and with an awareness of individual diversity. In our preschool program children are provided with opportunities to play in a learning environment that addresses a child’s developmental needs for:
  • movement
  • problem solving
  • creativity
  • cognitive development, and
  • social interactions with adults and other children.


  • Children will be provided with opportunities to explore and apply new skills in natural contexts. Classroom curriculum will be based on children’s individual interests, abilities, and cultural preferences. The preschool staff will work with all families to plan for each child’s individual needs. Our goal is to provide a fully inclusive early childhood program for all children residing in our towns.

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