East Street Elementary School

The tuition cost of the program is $18.00 per day, for each half-day session or $36.00 per day, for each full-day session. For those who qualify, the LPS does offer a sliding fee tuition scale, which is based on family size and income. Applications for this scholarship funding are part of the registration packet. Children with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) are not charged tuition.

For all peer students, a tuition agreement is required. Please fill out and return the tuition agreement to the LPS Business Office located at 205 Fuller Street, Ludlow, MA  01056, or email r_goncalves@ludlowps.org, so that your child can be enrolled or continue to attend. 

For all families of peer students looking to see if they qualify for a Sliding Scale Tuition.

Prior to enrolling your child in this program, you must register your child for a developmental screening that will take place at East Street School. View the Developmental Preschool Screening document for further information regarding the screening process. The screenings are scheduled by appointment only. Please call Andrea Pineau at 589-9121 between 9:00 am-2:00 pm to schedule a screening.

Enrollment in our program is first come, first served; meaning once a child has been screened, the main office has all registration paperwork and there is an opening, the child's name will be placed on a classroom roster.  If there are no current openings the child's name will be placed on a waitlist for an available opening. Parents will be contacted when an opening is available. 

It is the responsibility of the Ludlow School District to locate, identify, and evaluate any child who, is a resident of Ludlow, and may have a disability.  Referrals are generated from various sources (parents, physicians, school programs, Early Intervention, etc.).  Evaluations may include speech, fine motor, gross motor, and/or school psychological evaluations. For further information contact Alison Morgan, Student Support Services Supervisor at 413 589-9121. 

Each classroom is taught by a certified special education early childhood teacher and is supported by a classroom paraprofessional. The program also offers support to students who have special needs, including:  Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech & Language Pathologist, Teacher of the Deaf, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Licensed Social Worker, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  

Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from the preschool program daily.  IEP Teams determine whether transportation services are required for students with special needs.