The Village Preschool

02/25/2026

Thank you all for reaching out with your love and support of The Village Preschool. Several people have asked about writing letters. Please read below and take a few minutes to send an email in support of the preschool remaining open for one more year.

Laura is asking that the preschool remain in operation for one more school year in order for her to close it properly after 21 years. This time would also allow her to assist families with identifying and getting on waitlists with other programs which suit their child’s individual learning needs. Letters in support of the preschool remaining open for one more year may be sent to Janet Gulezian, CHCC moderator at [email protected]. Please CC Laura at [email protected]

With Gratitude,
Karen Haskins
Former Village Preschool Director
Parent of 3 VP graduates 🙂

02/24/2026

My name is Karen Haskins and was a former director at The Village Preschool for six years. This Sunday the church members will be voting at the end of their 10:00am service to close the school at the end of this school year. They anounced the timing of this as Laura and other families had left the state for February break. Many are asking what can be done. I will be there on Sunday at 9:15 with my kids (former Village Preschoolers) with signs displaying our love and support for The Village Preschool. I invite other former and current families to join me in peaceful support. I will also attend the service and am hoping to be able to read something to the congregation on Laura’s behalf. She would like one more year with the preschool to close it on her terms and give families more time to enroll/get on waitlists elsewhere. This preschool program has been an integral part in the early learning years for well over 300 students and deserves one more year in which Laura Curran, who had served the school for over 20 years, can oversee the final year, bring proper closure to the program, and assist families to find other programs to fit their children needs.

02/05/2026

KIDS: MAKE YOUR OWN VALENTINES!
Join us this Saturday, February 7 from 10 am-12 noon. It's Take Your Child to the Library Day! In addition to hearing some great Valentine stories, your child can make Valentines for their favorite people. Plus...we've got some sweet surprises to take home. This event is FREE, we only ask that you pre-register by Friday, Feb. 6 so that we have enough supplies on hand. Call us at (603) 253-6950 or email us: [email protected]

12/10/2025

Have you seen the creative video the Head Start team created to Promoting Children's Self-regulation with Tucker the Turtle? In this fun video resource Tucker helps parents and caregivers support their children in learning what they can do to calm their body and big emotions down.
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/promoting-childrens-self-regulation-tucker-turtle

12/08/2025

Comment “CRASH” for our list of crash toys your child needs for improving proprioception and sensory seeking behaviors.

Some kids, especially those with sensory-seeking behaviors, often need to crash, bump and smash to calm their body and brain.

Toys that allow kids to build their proprioceptive system help them to do the following:

🤸‍♀️Attend and focus better
🤸‍♀️Understand personal and social boundaries
🤸‍♀️Provides the brain and body with more sensory input
🤸‍♀️Allows the body to calm and regulate so it can stay engaged in the classroom

To find out all the benefits of crashing and for the full list of crash toys that may be helpful for your child, comment “CRASH” and we’ll send you the link.

11/22/2025

09/07/2025

There are so many benefits for kids when they turn book pages: fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, focus, and attention, etc.

If you have trouble with little ones eating the books, you might want to get some of the indestructible books. They are chew-proof, rip-proof, and drool-proof.😅

09/04/2025

Join us Tuesday for an afterschool program and learn about nocturnal animals. Miss Susan will be providing snacks and a fun craft!

08/30/2025

NH KidsFest is coming to Bass Pro Shops in Hooksett, NH on September 6th from 10 am - 4 pm. This free community event is designed to bring families together for an exciting, hands-on experience!

Child Care Aware of NH will be on-site providing valuable information for families navigating their child care journey, along with Vroom Brain-Building Resources and more. Don’t miss out on a day full of fun!

08/19/2025

08/08/2025

We’ve gotten so used to asking kids: What did you make? What did you build? What did you finish?

But that question reflects our need for results. Not their process.

Children don’t play to produce something for our approval. They play to test ideas, follow curiosity, take risks, and make decisions that matter to them.

And sometimes, the most important thing they make…is a choice.

Play is not a task to complete. It’s not about output. It’s about the child. Their thinking, their agency, their moment of “I want to try this.”

When we let go of the pressure to turn every experience into a product, we open up space for something more meaningful to emerge.

Let the play be enough.

06/25/2025