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Overview

Early Education at Framingham Public Schools offers Preschool learning opportunities at our BLOCKS/Juniper Hill School Preschool for children who will be 3 years old by August 31st. 

Enrollment is ongoing for 3 year old children who are identified to receive special education services.

 

How to Apply for Preschool in FPS

Early Education at Framingham Public Schools offers Preschool learning opportunities at BLOCKS/Juniper Hill School for children who will be 3 years old by August 31st. 

Enrollment is ongoing for 3 year old children who are identified to receive special education services.

Curriculum and instruction are based on half-day programming. 

This is a tuition-based program running from September 2025 through June 2026. Interested families are invited to complete the Preschool Intake Form (linked below). 

Eligibility Requirements

Please be sure your child meets both requirements before completing the Preschool Intake Form:

  • Your child must be 3 years old by August 31, 2026
  • You must be a Framingham resident (Proof of Residency will be required if you are accepted into the program)

Important Information

  • Transportation is not provided 
  • Enrollment is limited. If interest exceeds available seats, a lottery will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
  • Families will be notified of placement after January 20, 2026. 

 

SY 2026-2027 Preschool Intake Form

 

Families who have concerns about their child’s development—such as learning, social, language, or gross/fine motor skills—may request a Preschool Special Education Screening. Screenings help determine whether a more formal evaluation may be needed and take place at BLOCKS / Juniper Hill School, located at 29 Upper Joclyn Ave. Each screening lasts approximately 45 minutes.

To schedule a preschool screening, please contact:

Chelsey Colvin 

phone: (508) 788-2380 

 email: ccolvin@framingham.k12.ma.us

Contact Us

Christina Shea
Early Education Manager 
508-782-6898

Kelly Napierski
BLOCKS/Juniper Hill Coordinator
508-788-2380

Chelsey Colvin

BLOCKS/Juniper Hill Early Education/Special Education Assistant Coordinator

Beatriz Cordoba
BLOCKS/Juniper Hill Office Manager
508-788-2380

 

BLOCKS

ogo for BLOCKS with colorful blocks spelling 'B-L-O-C-K-S' and the phrase 'Building Learning Opportunities for Children's Kindergarten Success' below.

BLOCKS Preschool promotes a flexible atmosphere that considers children individually and as members of a group. Our program provides a variety of resources that address children's particular interests, needs and levels of development.

Learning through play, development of self-concept, the growth of language and respect for others will be fostered in order to maximize future school success. The ultimate goal of this program is to instill in children a curiosity about their world and a hunger to learn.

The general goals of our program include:

  • to develop children's understanding and use of language
  • to teach children the skills to explore, question and investigate
  • to develop early readiness and pre-academic skills
  • to foster children's self-esteem
  • to encourage children to work positively and effectively with others
  • to support the parents' role as a child's first teacher at home