Hartford Early Learning Program

Community Based 4K Program

 Mission Statement

We believe that every age eligible child in Hartford has a right to high-quality, universally accessible and developmentally appropriate preschool education. We will accomplish this through:

♦Developmentally appropriate curriculum that is discovery and play based

 ♦By encouraging voluntary participation by families

 ♦Recognizing and being sensitive to the diverse needs with Hartford

♦Community Collaboration that supports children a jump start in school

File Cabinet for Parents & Staff:

Curriculum For 4K

The goal of our early childhood curriculum is to create an environment that promotes learning and social skills appropriate for four-year-olds. Children will learn by doing, and they use all of their senses to explore and get information. Play is the most important work of a four-year-old. The Hartford Early Learners Program will be based on the philosophy of intentionally designed play based instruction. The 4K day will be designed to stimulate development of skills in areas of social and emotional growth, language and literacy, fine and gross motor skills, and cognition. These areas make up the developmental domains of early childhood.

Links Regarding 4K Curriculum

Top 4 Frequently Asked Questions

Hartford Jt. #1 Early Learners Program

 1) What is a Community Based Four Year old Kindergarten Program (4K)?

In a community based 4K program, four year olds receive pre-kindergarten instruction in a child care center or private/public preschool. A Wisconsin certified licensed teacher, hired by the School District, will provide instruction five days a week. The School District funds support the 4K program at the child care or private/public preschool site. Families may then choose to have their child(ren) participate in additional private pay child care or other services provided  at daycare licensed sites for the rest of the day.

 2) Is there a charge for the 4K Program?

There will be no charge for tuition, but as in all other grades, there will be fees assessed at $27.00 per child.

3) What forms do I need to Register my child?

Original Birth Certificate & Immunization Records.

4) Will there be transportation for 4K?

District Policy EEA Student Transportation Services states, students living outside the city limits and within the boundaries of the School District of Hartford Joint #1, shall be transported to and from school. All students residing within identified hazardous transportation areas will be transported to and from their assigned school. Under usual circumstances, families with children residing within the city limits, two miles of school most likely will not be provided transportation to and from the four-year-old kindergarten sites.   

For any other questions not listed here please check out the "File Cabinet" at the bottom of the site with the 4K Handbook or Please Call Pupil Services at (262) 673-8042

Early Childhood

Transition into 4K

Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten 

Young Children with Disabilities

Developmental Milestones For Children Ages Three to Five

Other Resources

Local Community Resources

Parent Involvement

Family Outreach Program

Parent involvement is an integral part of the 4K experience and will serve as an important step toward each child’s success in school. And also provide parents and children with opportunities to grow as a family. Throughout the school year It will take on many different forms, some of which are:

 -Open Houses

-Parent/Teacher Conferences

-Literacy & Curriculum Nights

-Field Trips with your child

-Transition activities to 5K

Each family is encouraged to participate as much as possible. You will be informed of activities via flyer's, notes, and information posted on this website. As this website is frequently updated.

Parent Involvement & Activities

The preceding resources and links do not reflect the views or opinions of the Hartford Jt. 1 School District, and only are provided for your reference.