Colchester Elementary School

Need assistance paying for preschool? Early Start CT provides reduced tuition fees for eligible 3, 4, and 5 year old children within the CES or Castle preschool programs. These reductions are available through an application process as they are funded by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. See the table below for details.
 

Early Start CT for 2025-2026
(Formerly School Readiness)
Early Start CT (ESCT) is a new state-funded early care and education program launching in July 2025. It combines School Readiness with other state funding sources. With this change, School Readiness will become part of Early Start CT.

Through Early Start CT, funded by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, spaces are available at reduced cost in high-quality preschool programs. 

Eligible applicants are:

• Children who are residents of Colchester;
• Families who want a 5-day-a-week program;
• Families who may find it difficult to pay for preschool