A note on PK STEAM … The PK STEAM Academy is funded by the Enfield Board of Education , Smart Start funding provided by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood , and MSAP ( Magnet School Assistance Program ) funding ( through 9 / 2024 ). Smart Start is intended to serve the following purpose as specified in Public Act 14-41 : “ To reimburse local and regional boards of education for capital and operating expenses related to establishing or expanding a preschool program under the jurisdiction of the board of education for the town .”
The PK STEAM Academy opened in 2016 with 2 classrooms operating 6.25 hours per day . In 2017 , one classroom was added , and in 2018 we expanded to 4 classrooms . Classrooms operate from 8:20 a . m . -2:46 p . m .
All teachers in Head Start and PK STEAM Academy programs are certified by the Connecticut State Department of Education . Assistant teachers meet Head Start Standards for educational requirements , as well as required NAEYC staff qualifications . We also have a Registered Nurse . Family Advocates hold the appropriate credentials and degrees according to Head Start standards . Food Service Workers hold food handling certificates . The Director holds an Administrative 6 th year degree . Managers hold appropriate bachelor ’ s and master ’ s degrees .
The staff of Enfield Head Start and the PK STEAM Academy look forward to meeting and working with your family . Please read this handbook carefully . It should answer all your questions . If not , please call the main office at ( 860 ) 253-4741 .
NAEYC Accreditation : Both Enfield Head Start and the PK STEAM Academy are involved in the National Association for the Education of Young Children ( NAEYC ) accreditation process . A national review team visits and reviews practices , confirming the program meets high standards related to relationships , teachers , teaching and learning , assessment , health and safety , curriculum , families , professionalism , community , physical environment , and management .
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