We are excited that you are interested in Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten. Smith Mills Preschool is a private school in Dartmouth, Massachusetts and has been in operation for over 60 years. Our mission is to provide children with a caring and nurturing environment where they can develop a strong foundation for learning.

We are an academically based preschool; our curriculum encompasses the alphabet and numerical recognition, shapes and colors, and lays the foundation for early reading. We use the Handwriting without Tears Program for handwriting, Lucy Calkins Unit of Study and Fundations for our Literacy component, Bridges to Math, and EEC Guidelines for Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Experiences. We aligned our curriculum with the Dartmouth Public School system. All this, coupled with our certified and experienced teaching teams, makes for a very busy day of learning!

In addition to our academics, we do not lose sight of the fact that our students are still children. Throughout our day we offer a variety of "hands on" activities that stimulate play and imagination. This balance promotes opportunities for all types of learners to explore and find success. Additionally, we work with children on understanding the art of sharing, taking turns, and developing the self help skills needed as they mature.