T.E.E.C.H. is an acronym for Transdisciplinary Early Education Classroom in Hampstead.  We have both a regular education preschool program which includes children with a variety of special needs along with their typical peer models and a special education classroom with typical peer models integrated. The Hampstead School District’s Transdisciplinary model includes consultation and team planning by the Early Childhood Classroom Teacher, Early Childhood Special Educator, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Behavior Specialist, and School Psychologist.

 Our preschool curriculum is based on the developmental needs of children ages three to five years.  The Self-Help, Social Development, Motor Skills, Early Literacy, and Early Math curriculum is based on the needs/development of the typical students.  Adaptations to our program/curriculum are made for the identified students, as appropriate.  We provide a curriculum that is designed to be developmentally appropriate so that each child can achieve success at his/her own level and progress at their own pace.  Our curriculum is aligned with the state guidelines, as well as the Hampstead Central School’s kindergarten curriculum, to help provide a smooth transition between programs.

 The T.E.E.C.H. Program is housed at the Hampstead Central School.  Please note, you do not have to be a town resident to enroll your child in our preschool program.

You can find a copy of our TEECH Handbook here.

We offer four classroom groups, with each meeting 4 days per week.   Each group is open to children who will be three or four on September 30th. These classes are open to children entering preschool for the first time as well as children preparing to enter kindergarten the following year

AM Preschool is in session four mornings a week from 9:00AM  to 11:35AM

PM Preschool is in session four afternoons a week from 12:50PM to 3:20PM 

• The total program cost is $2000 for the 2024-25 school year.

• The tuition will be $1800 or 10 monthly payments of $180.

• There is a non-refundable fee of $200 at the time of registration

*There are needs based reductions available for families.   

The morning programs are designed for three and younger four year olds. The afternoon programs are designed for children who will be attending kindergarten the following fall.                                           

Please contact the HCS Principal to confidentially review your options.

Student drop-off and pick-up can be challenging for any school, because of this we ask that parents and guardians follow our procedures to ensure it moves as quickly and smoothly as possibly.

• Entrance from Emerson Avenue

  • Enter the parent loop at the top of the hill in the upper drive. Follow the loop past the HCS west wing and proceed through lanes marked in rear staff parking lot. Enter pick-up/drop-off area and wait in your car for HCS staff assistance in the safe zone. Please make sure that cars engines are not running near a school building, as the exhaust fumes can easily go into the classrooms and create problems.

• Exit to Emerson Avenue

  • Exit the back lot and turn right and follow the traffic lane in front of HCS to the foot of the hill. Never exit at the top of the hill. All traffic must exit at the foot of the hill. Always stop at the foot of the hill (at stop sign) and yield to pedestrians or busses. If the crossing guard is present, follow his/her directions. Be careful as you exit onto Emerson Avenue.

If there is a crossing guard present, please follow their direction as they need to manage buses, cars and pedestrians. Patience is always necessary to insure safety of all.

Please do not try to enter the main school parking lot between 8:30-9:15 and again 3:15-4:00 PM. The large school buses are the first priority for entry or exit. Again, patience is always necessary to insure safety of all.

Please see the HCS handbook for a detailed map.