Laboratory Preschool Program to Open at Minuteman High School

The Colonial Children's Academy logo was created by Charles Hoffstrom of Arlington, a member of the Class of 2017 at Minuteman High School who majored in Design and Visual Communications.

Laboratory Preschool Program to Open at Minuteman High School

LEXINGTON – In August of 2017, Colonial Children’s Academy will have its grand opening at Minuteman High School. Staffed by certified preschool teachers and enriched by high school interns enrolled in Minuteman’s Early Education and Teaching program, this laboratory preschool will provide high quality programming and care to young children.

Colonial Children’s Academy’s curriculum will feature STEM activities, outdoor and indoor recreation, music, literacy and cooperative play all within the children’s daily schedule. The emergent curriculum will be developed from the children’s imagination, interests and skill levels.

Minuteman’s High School setting allows the preschool students to explore many of the school’s career and technical education programs and use facilities such as a large indoor gym. Student-to-teacher ratios far exceed the state standards allowing adults to provide additional guidance and support throughout the day.

“At Colonial Children’s Academy, the learning will extend beyond the classroom walls, said Michelle Roche, Director of Career and Technical Education at Minuteman High School. “Preschool students will get to explore all that Minuteman has to offer with the help from our expert teaching staff. Children can take field trip with the environmental department to explore pond life or visit the automotive department to see what an engine looks like. The possibilities are endless! We’re excited to be able to offer project-based learning even for our youngest students.”

Colonial Children’s Academy will follow Minuteman High School’s school year calendar. It will be open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am-4:00 pm. It will serve children between 2.9 years of age and 5 years of age.

The program offers discounted prices for in-district families and staff members of the Lexington Public Schools and Minuteman High School.

Enrollment space is limited. For more information on enrollment and tuition, please contact Michelle Roche, Director of Career and Technical Education at Minuteman High School, by phone at 781-861-6500, ext. 7326 or by e-mail at Mroche@minuteman.org.