Early Childhood Education

Monomoy Regional School District offers two preschool programs, suited for a range of students.

Monomoy’s Pups Preschool program is designed to meet critical developmental needs of young children by providing a language-rich environment. This is a full, school-day program designed to support all families in our community with access to high-quality preschool programming.

The Pups program is located at Chatham Elementary School, and is open to families in Chatham and Harwich. Prospective students must be age 3 or 4 prior to September 1, 2026. The program will offer a full-day schedule of 6.25 hours, five days per week, at no cost. Students in the program will have access to free lunch through MRSD Food Services and many family supports. Transportation will be provided for students in the Pups program.

Monomoy's Integrated Preschool program serves children ages 3-4 who have been found eligible for special education services due to a disability who learn alongside more typically developing students, called peers. Peers help to model age-appropriate social, play, language, and learning skills. 

The Integrated Preschool is located at Harwich Elementary School and offers morning (7:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m.) and afternoon sessions (11:35 a.m.-2:05 p.m.), four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). Children who will be age 3 or 4 before September 1, 2026, are potentially eligible for the program. Students identified with a disability attend Monomoy’s integrated preschool at no cost and can receive transportation. Peer students attend the integrated preschool at no cost, however transportation is not available for peers. 

Monomoy Regional School District is committed to locating children before their 3rd birthday in order to provide services for 3- and 4-year-olds who may be eligible for special education services. If you have questions or concerns, contact Early Childhood Coordinator Erin Cronen at ecronen@monomoy.edu or (617) 314-8937.