The first five years of a child’s life set the foundation for and influence future success in school and life. Parents are the child’s first and most significant teachers. It is vital that parents and educators work in partnership.

Fairfield County ESC/Learning Steps Preschool is staffed by qualified personnel and strives to provide a comprehensive and holistic preschool experience designed to enhance the child’s physical, self-help, language, social-emotional, and cognitive growth.

A basic ingredient to educational success is a positive self-image, which is developed to a great degree during this preschool period. Multicultural, non-bias experiences, age-appropriate consideration of individuality, appropriate equipment, activities, and materials are provided for children to develop their self-esteem and to encourage a celebration of diversity. Individual needs are met so that children are safe and secure.

Preschool builds the foundation needed to start their educational journey.

• Builds self confidence.

• Allows children to gain independence.

• Strengthens language and motor skills.

• Exposes students to letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and sounds.

• Helps each child recognize that he or she is a unique individual.

• Provides opportunities for interactions with peers to develop social skills and relationships. 

• Engages students in developmentally appropriate activities based on their interests.

• Provides music, art, and drama experiences that will allow the child to express creativity.

• Assists children in developing responsibility and self-help skills.

• Promotes learning to share, cooperate, and socialize.

• Instills a love of learning