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
- Hours of Operation / Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
- Early Pick-Up & Late Arrival
- Class Placement Procedures
- Guest Speakers & Parent Visitation During the School Day
- Pre-K Access to Instructional Spaces
- Snack & Lunch
- Transportation
- Nursing Services
- School Psychologist
- Academic Progress or Behavioral Concerns
- Classroom Newsletter
- Safety Drills & Procedures





