Preschool to start 37th year

   Dragon’s Wagon Preschool will kick off its 37th year Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Phillips County Event Center location.
    Director Marcia Walter said there are a few spaces open. Information for registration is available by calling her at 970-854-2999 or 970-854-2296.
    The preschool is state licensed and must adhere to regulations for enrollment, which limit the teacher-student ratio per daily session. Therefore it must enroll on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Children ages 3 through pre-K who are not enrolled in kindergarten are eligible to enroll in the nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical preschool.
    In addition to Walter, Dragon’s Wagon staff includes assistant director Ashley Gragg, and aides Debbie Brandt and Brenda Juarez Rangel.
    The High Scope curriculum, an approved Colorado Department of Education curriculum, is used at the preschool and is highly regarded by Walter.
    There will be two classrooms again this year, with 16 children in each during each session. Walter noted this allows teachers to meet Colorado Preschool Program guidelines and serve the needs of the community.
    Walter said the curriculum will be consistent for both classrooms in every session.
    Preschool classes will be held Monday through Thursday with morning sessions from 9-11:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions from 1-3:30 p.m. Fridays will be staff inservice days.

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