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ELP Application

Early Learning Program (ELP) applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 school year for children who will be turning 3 years of age, 4 years of age, and/or will be 5 years of age on or after September 2, 2025. Students turning 3 years of age within the 2025-2026 school year will begin in the ELP program on their third birthday. Students who are 5 years of age by September 1, 2025 are Kindergarten age eligible and may attend their neighborhood K-5 elementary schools.

Darien residency is required to attend the ELP program.

All ELP classrooms are located at the Ox Ridge Elementary School.

The Early Learning Program is a five day program.

Monday-Thursday 9:30 to 1:30

Friday 9:30 to 12:30

Early Learning Program Open House

Please join the ELP team in learning about the wonderful learning opportunities children have in the program.

There are two Open House options available:

Zooming event only on:

Monday, December 9, 2024 2pm to 3pm

Zoom Only https://darienps.zoom.us/j/92947492825

The presentation will be recorded.

In-person or Zoom event:

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 6pm to 7pm

Ox Ridge Elementary School

395 Mansfield Avenue Darien, CT. 06820

Or Zoom into the presentation https://darienps.zoom.us/j/97466075209

We look forward to meeting you at the Open House events!

Parents will be notified of acceptance on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Tuition

Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is tentatively set at $11,845 (plus a 3.5% processing fee) for a 5 day per week program. The BOE will set the final tuition price in February.

Upon acceptance to the program, families may pay the non-refundable deposit of $800 (and the remainder of the tuition payments) by Visa or MasterCard. After payment of the initial deposit, families may pay the remaining balance with the following options: payment in full by August 31st (there is a 2% discount applied when choosing this option) or in three equal recurring payments on 8/31, 11/30 and 2/28. If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact Lisa DeAngelis at elpbilling@darienps.org.

ELP is offered to families that qualify for free and reduced lunch at 75% discounted rate. It is also offered at a 25% discount for employees of Darien Public Schools who reside in Darien.

For Questions About the Application Process:

Laura Straiton

Program Director of Early Childhood, SESS

Early Learning Program

Ox Ridge Elementary School

203-655-2579

elp@darienps.org

Child's Information

Child's First Name *

Child's Last Name *

Sex *

Age *

Date of Birth *

Address *

Address 2

City *

State *

Zip *

Home Phone *

Home School *

Family Information

Mother/Guardian

Mother/Guardian *	Email *
Work Phone *	Cell Phone *
Is address same as child? * Yes No
If different, indicate address and home phone

Father/Guardian

Father/Guardian *	Email *
Work Phone *	Cell Phone *
Is address same as child? * Yes No
If different, indicate address and home phone

Parent Completing Application * Mother Father

Siblings

	Sibling's Name	Age	School (if applicable)
1
2
3
4

Development Milestones

At what age approximately did your child:

Sit *	Crawl *
Walk *	Toilet Train *

Speak...

Several Words *	Short Sentences *
Complete Sentences *	Child's dominant language *
Language(s) spoken in the home *

Has your child received any medical attention for the following reason?

Vision
Ears/Hearing
Allergies
Speech

Fine Motor
Gross Motor

Other

Has your child ever been separated from you? *
Yes No

If so, how does she/he react?

What has been your child's experience with other children? (Play groups, day care, nursery schools, etc.)

Development Milestones

What are your child's interests?

What do you consider to be your child's strengths?

What else would you like us to know about your child?

Why would you like your child to participate?

What do you hope your child will gain from his/her preschool experiences?