Weston Early Learning Center Opens Preschool Applications

Weston families can apply for Hurlbutt Elementary School’s Early Learning Center through 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, according to a Town of Weston announcement. The application period began Friday, Oct. 23.

The center serves preschool students with disabilities and includes peer models in an integrated program. The district has no general education preschool classes, according to the announcement. Peer models support social interaction, language development, cooperative play and learning in an inclusive setting.

The program is open only to Weston families, and children must be toilet-trained and 3 or 4 years old by Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2027. Peer models should demonstrate age-appropriate social, communication and play skills. They should also show emerging abilities to follow routines, join group activities, interact positively, share, take turns and follow adult directions.

The program runs five days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and parents must provide transportation. The anticipated cost is at least $9,277. Families will receive the final amount in spring 2027.

Applications are available on the Hurlbutt Elementary School website under the Academics tab, then Preschool, then Preschool Application. An in-person informational open house is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Families interested in attending should RSVP to alisonbrett@westonps.org.

If applications exceed available spaces, a lottery will take place Tuesday, Nov. 24. Email notifications to families will begin the week of Monday, Dec. 7. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after the lottery if spaces remain.

Source: “Early Learning Center Program at” (westonct.gov)