Preschool Application
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
The Dartmouth Public Schools is pleased to announce that the Preschool Programs at the Andrew B. Cushman School and the George H. Potter School will be accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year from February 10, 2025 through March 21, 2025. Please complete the enclosed application. This form is also available online at Preschool Application or at our Administrative Office at 8 Bush Street. The form can be emailed to preschool@dartmouthschools.org
Dartmouth Public School District utilizes the lottery system when the number of applicants exceeds the number of available seats. Your application does not guarantee a seal in the program. Please note applications must be postmarked or emailed on or before March 21, 2025 to be considered for the lottery. Parents will be notified by the end of March, of their child's acceptance into our preschool program along with the scheduling of a screening session.
In order to apply for our program:
• Applicants must be three years old prior to September 1, 2024
• Applicants must be toilet trained prior to the start of school
• Students must reside in the Town of Dartmouth
• Guardian/s must provide transportation
Mark your calendars: A Preschool Informational Night will be held on Wednesday February 26, 2025 from 6:00-7:00pm at Cushman School. All families and community members are welcome to join us to learn more about the Integrated Preschool Program.
The tuition for the three-year-old half days is $2500 for the school year and is collected over a 10-month period. The tuition for the four-year-old full day is $6000 for the school year and is collected over a 10-month period. The fee will be due and payable the first week of each month from September 2025 and June 2026.
If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Riccardi, Early Childhood Director at Cushman School at 508-996-3926 or stephaniericcardi@dartmouthschools.org
Sincerely,
Dr. June Saba-Maguire
Superintendent of Schools