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Photo of Pre-K Students
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Photo of Pre-K Students
Photo of Pre-K Students
Photo of Pre-K Students

Chappaqua Central School District
Pre-Kindergarten Program

We are pleased to announce the continued offering and expansion of the Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2026-2027 school year.

This New York State grant-funded initiative is made possible through a partnership with a community organization working under the purview of the Chappaqua Central School District. The program is designed to meet the District’s high standards for safety, nurturing care, and educational excellence.

The expanded program will serve students on-site in all three of our elementary schools as well as one off-site class. Each classroom will be led by a certified teacher and supported by a teaching assistant. The program follows the CCSD school calendar and families are responsible for transportation, lunch, and snacks. Before- and after-care services will be available and the cost of these extended care services are the responsibility of the family.

Pre-K Student Eligibility

To be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten, children must be 4 years old before January 1, 2027, not eligible for Kindergarten, be residents of the Chappaqua Central School District. Please contact registrar@chappaquaschools.org to inquire about availability.

CCSD Pre-K Providers

Healthy Kids

Healthy Kids is our on-site Pre-K provider at Douglas Grafflin, Roaring Brook, and Westorchard Elementary Schools.

The Healthy Kids program day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00. Before- and after-care services operate from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Healthy Kids

Ms. Kruti Shah, Healthy Kids Supervisor
Phone: 914-238-7204 x50333
Email: TBD
Office Address: 650 King Street, Chappaqua NY 10514

Dr. Anne Young, Healthy Kids - Executive Director of UPK Programs
Phone: 845-330-0200
Email: anne@healthykidsprograms.com
Office Address: 2 Summit Court, Fishkill NY 12524

Before/After Care Enrollment
registration@healthykidsprograms.com
845-330-0200

Play Care

Play Care Early Learning Center, located at 210 Orchard Ridge Road in Chappaqua, is our off-site Pre-K provider. 

The Play Care program day runs from 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Before- and after-care services will be available through Play Care, operating from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Play Care Early Learning Center

Xann Palmer, Director
Phone: 914-238-6206
Email: Director@playcarepreschool.com
Office Address: 210 Orchard Ridge Road,
Chappaqua NY 10514

District-Wide Contacts

Director of Pre-K and Elementary Education: Dr. Karen Scarth
Phone: 914-238-7200 x10040
Email: KaScarth@chappaquaschools.org
Office Address: 66 Roaring Brook Road, Chappaqua NY 10514

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction: Dr. Adam Pease 
Phone: 914-238-7200 x10003
Email: AdPease@chappaquaschools.org
Office Address: 66 Roaring Brook Road, Chappaqua NY 10514

Community, Culture and Belonging Coordinator: Ms. Tinuke Colpa
Phone: 914-238-7200 x20110
Email: TiColpa@chappaquaschools.org
Office Address: 66 Roaring Brook Road, Chappaqua NY 10514

CCSD Pre-K Procedures for our Elementary Schools

Upcoming Pre-K Events For Our Elementary Schools

Orientation

September 3rd at 1 PM

Open House

September 22nd at 4:30 PM

Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 2nd (afternoon) & 3rd (afternoon & evening)

March 9th (afternoon) & 10th (afternoon & evening)