The Preschool Parents Association of Cumberland is a nonprofit organization based in Cumberland, Rhode Island, identified by EIN 10607428. Established in 2004, the association supports early childhood education programs within the Cumberland community[1].

Overview

The Preschool Parents Association of Cumberland is affiliated with the Cumberland Preschool Center, which provides an integrated early education setting that includes children with special needs alongside typically developing children. The center's programs accommodate children working to overcome developmental delays, physical impairments, speech delays, and autism, while fostering social skills and educational development aligned with Rhode Island Early Learning Standards[4].

Programs and Services

The Cumberland Preschool program offers:

• A morning session for 3-year-olds, Monday through Thursday from 9:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• An afternoon session for 4-year-olds, Monday through Friday from 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.[4]

Children are selected through a lottery system and participate in tuition-based enrollment. The program emphasizes a developmentally appropriate curriculum that encourages learning through play with safe and challenging materials, supporting children of all abilities.

Additionally, the Child Outreach Office located at the center provides free developmental screenings for all three- and four-year-old residents of Cumberland, facilitating early identification of developmental concerns[4].

Mission and Impact

While the Preschool Parents Association of Cumberland has not publicly shared a formal mission statement, its activities support the Cumberland School Department’s Early Childhood Program. This program is grounded in the belief that early childhood is critical to a child's development, with foundational concepts, attitudes, and skills influencing later growth and learning[1][4].

Community Role

The association acts as a support network for families involved in Cumberland's early childhood education initiatives. Through collaboration with educators and the school department, it contributes to sustaining high-quality preschool services and promotes inclusion and accessibility for children with diverse needs.

This nonprofit serves as a key component in Cumberland's framework for supporting young children’s educational and developmental needs, aiming to provide equitable preschool opportunities within the community.