KinderRHAMa Preschool

The KinderRHAMa Preschool Program is located at RHAM High School in Hebron. The purpose of this program is to provide a nurturing, safe, stimulating and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 3 through 5. In addition, this program provides High School students with an understanding of child development through our partnership with the RHAM Child Development Program.

For specific information about the program, please contact Becky Murray at BeckyM@ahmyouth.org. This program is open to families who live or work in the towns of Andover, Hebron, Marlborough & Columbia.

This program is currently full for the 2023-2024 School Year. Please email Becky Murray if you would like to be put on the waiting list at BeckyM@ahmyouth.org.

Family Resource Center Director:
Becky Murray
Cell: 860-573-1260
GHS Classroom: 860-228-0871
KinderRHAMa Classroom: 860-228-5310
Email: BeckyM@ahmyouth.org

KinderRHAMa Preschool Teacher:
Cari Duigou
KinderRHAMa Classroom: 860-228-5310
Email: Cari.Duigou@rhamschools.og

KinderRHAMa Preschool Teacher:
Heather Holbrook
KinderRHAMa Classroom: 860-228-5310
Email: Heather.Holbrook@rhamschools.org

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KinderRHAMa Preschool is led by two trained teachers: Cari Duigou and Heather Holbrook.

2023-2024 Program Offerings & Fees

Option 1: 3-year olds, Tuesday/Thursday, 8:30am-Noon ($2275/year tuition)

Option 2: 4-year olds, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8:30am-1pm ($4080/year)

Option 3: 3-year old’s Full Day, Tuesday/Thursday, 7am-3pm ($3290/year)

Option 4: 4-year olds Full Day, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 7am-3pm ($4935/year)

Option 5: Combined 3 & 4-year olds Full Days, Monday-Friday 7am-3pm ($6785/year) *Limited Spaces Available

Registration Fee: $45.00 non-refundable fee per family

Deposit: $150.00 towards first month tuition (non-refundable after 7/1/23)

Payments: Tuition can be paid in monthly installments

2023-2024 Registration Dates

3/6/23 – Current Families and siblings
3/13/23 – RHAM, Hebron, Marlborough, Andover, Columbia School District Faculty Families & AHM Staff
3/27-3/29/23 – NEW FAMILY Lottery Registration

*3/13 School Staff, AHM Staff:

Once pre-registered, we will send you an email as to whether you have a space, and a link to make a payment for the registration and deposit.

*3/27-3/29 New Family Registration

Once pre-registered, we will send you an email as to whether you have a space, and a link to make a payment for the registration and deposit. You will have until 4/5 to pay your registration fee and deposit in order to save your child’s space.

KinderRHAMa Preschool Camp

Children will work on social skills, gross and fine motor and school readiness skills in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying summer recreational activities inside and outside. There will also be enrichment activities and guest visitors!

Staffed by two early childhood teachers at the AHM KinderRHAMa classroom and play yard at RHAM High School.

Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning March 13th, 2023.

Qualifications to participate:

For children ages 3-5 – children must turn 3 by 9/1/23
Families who live or work in Andover, Hebron, Marlborough and Columbia can sign up.
Campers must be FULLY POTTY TRAINED

Cost: $85.00 per week, ($70 for July 4th week)

Hours: 9:00-12:00 Monday through Friday.

Dates & Themes:

Week 1: June 26-30 Fairytale Forest
Week 2: July 3-7 Holiday Celebration (No camp July 4)
Week 3: July 10-14 Science Spectacular
Week 4: July 17-21 Space Encounters!
Week 5: July 24-28 Rainforest Rave
Week 6: July 31-August 4: Dinosaur World
Week 7: August 7-August 11 Pirate Parade!
Week 8: August 14-August 18 Beach Waves!!!

For more information, please contact Becky Murray at: BeckyM@ahmyouth.org

Our preschool is staffed by two trained teachers and follows the State of CT Early Developmental Guidelines (CT ELDS) in planning and implementing curriculum. These skills are interwoven into the school day and children have opportunities to work on them consistently while engaged in play.

Daily activities include art, circle time, blocks and building, stories, science activities, and outside time. There are several family events held each year including family brunches, and an end-of-the-year picnic. Parents are invited into the classroom at any time to observe, facilitate an activity or to read a story to the children! This may be limited due to Safety Requirements during COVID 19.

Our preschool provides RHAM High School students taking relevant coursework, with an understanding of child development through observation and interaction. This supplements students’ book learning with hands-on experience in the preschool classroom. High school students are a wonderful addition to our program helping preschoolers with small group and individual activities. RHAM Students’ participation may be delayed or suspended in order to comply with COVID19 health protocols, as determined by RHAM School District and AHM Administrators.

KinderRHAMa is located within the RHAM High School building. Our location provides many enrichment opportunities for little ones. Some of these have included sitting in the big auditorium to hear band and chorus concerts, viewing beautifully constructed gingerbread houses by the Foods Classes, and seeing newly hatched chicks in the Genetics Lab. These activities may be suspended to comply with adjustments due to COVID 19 prevention.