
Little Bears University
Thomaston Public Schools
Black Rock School
57 Branch Road, Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3040
Little Bears University is a high quality, nationally accredited, early childhood program operated by the Thomaston Public Schools. Little Bears University is a fully integrated,
Our goal is to help each child:
- Develop a positive self-identity, self-control, and sense of belonging
- Develop confidence as a learner by taking risks and learning from successes and mistakes
- Develop skills to work effectively in a group with respect for social and cultural diversity
- Use language to communicate effectively and to facilitate thinking and learning
- Develop phonemic awareness and experience the written word in meaningful ways
- Represent ideas and feelings through the arts, play, and construction
- Think critically, reason, and problem solve
- Construct and acquire knowledge through exploration and discovery of materials
- Gain knowledge of one’s body and be able to maintain an optimal level of health, hygiene, and fitness
- Develop the self-help skills necessary to function as an independent member of the classroom community
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School | Regular Day | Early Dismissal | Delayed Opening |
Black Rock School (Preschool Full Day Program) |
Start 8:25 a.m. Dismissal 3:20 p.m. |
Start 8:25 a.m. Dismissal 12:25 p.m. |
2 Hour Delay Start: 10:25 a.m. Dismissal: 3:20 p.m. 3 Hour Delay Start: 11:25 a.m. Dismissal: 3:20 p.m. |
Black Rock School (Kindergarten - Grade 3) |
Start 8:25 a.m. Dismissal 3:20 p.m. |
Start 8:25 a.m. Dismissal 12:25 p.m. |
2 Hour Delay Start: 10:25 a.m. Dismissal: 3:20 p.m. 3 Hour Delay Start: 11:25 a.m. Dismissal: 3:20 p.m. |
Thomaston Center School (Grades 4 - 6) |
Start 8:15 a.m. Dismissal 3:10 p.m. |
Start 8:15 a.m. Dismissal 12:30 p.m. |
2 Hour Delay Start: 10:15 a.m. Dismissal: 3:10 p.m. 3 Hour Delay Start: 11:15 a.m. Dismissal: 3:10 p.m. |
Thomaston High School (Grades 7 - 12) |
Start 7:25 a.m. Dismissal 2:20 p.m. |
Start 7:25 a.m. Dismissal 11:59 a.m. |
2 Hour Delay Start 9:25 a.m. Dismissal 2:20 p.m. 3 Hour Delay Start 10:25 a.m. Dismissal 2:20 p.m. |
Little Bears' University at Black Rock School is a NAEYC accredited program serving children ages 3-5 years old. The language-based program provides children developmentally appropriate experiences to develop readiness skills in an active manner driven by individual strengths and interests.
Thomaston Public Schools is committed to providing an educational environment where each student can shine.