Preschools are located in the towns surrounding Devens.
The
cost is expensive for childcare and preschool programs.
Most programs offer a
2 day, 3 day, or 5 day program.
Tuition assistance is
available.
SHIRLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT AT DEVENS:
There is a half-day
pre-K and a full day (5 hour) Kindergarten and grade one program, with before
and after school care in the former Fort Devens Child Development
Center. The school department of the neighboring town of Shirley is
offering MA this program. Any Kindergarten or grade one student
residing in MA can enroll in this program under the Massachusetts School Choice
program. There is no charge for the school portion of the
program. The starting time for the before school care program is
0700, and the after school program ends at 1800 from August to June. Pre School
costs are $132.00 for 2 days, $1181.50 for 3 days and $297.00 for five
days. Before and after school care is $4.00 per
hour. Information can be obtained by calling the Shirley, MA school
department at (978) 425-2630. Registration can be accomplished at the
Main Office, Laura White School, Lancaster Street, Shirley, and MA.
Proof
of immunizations and health is a must.