Early Learning Opportunities
Derby Public Schools is proud to offer several different early childhood learning programs. These programs meet the social, emotional and educational needs of a variety of students. Please see below and to the right to learn more about the various opportunities available in our district and to see if your child may qualify. *The age dates below are for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are looking for information for the 2026-2027 school year, the age by date would be August 31, 2026.
- Early Childhood Special Education (serves ages 3-Kindergarten entry)
- Peer Model Program (serves ages 3-Kindergarten entry)
- Full-Day Pre-K (must be 4 prior to August 31, 2025)
- Early Childhood Block Grant Program (must be 4 prior to August 31, 2025)
- TOP Early Learning Center (must be 4 prior to August 31, 2025)
- Parents As Teachers (from pregnancy to age 5)
- Wee Panther Pals (serves ages 3-Kindergarten entry)