Special Education

If your child is between 3-5 years of age and you have concerns about his/her development in any area, please contact us. After speaking with the Preschool Director, we may schedule an initial screening, and based on the results of the screening conduct a follow-up evaluation. Belmont is a public school system; therefore these services are free to all Belmont residents. The Preschool Team of professionals includes the following:

• Special Education Teachers

• Speech/Language Pathologists

• Occupational Therapist

• Physical Therapist

• School Psychologist

• Early Childhood Director

• Professional Aides

As you begin planning for the upcoming school year, please note the tuition schedule for 2026–2027. We appreciate the timeliness of your payments.

• A $100 non-refundable deposit will be due on March 27, 2026. This is required to hold your child’s slot in the preschool program. If the deposit is not received, the spot will be forfeited. The submission of your deposit also serves as your agreement to pay tuition on the following dates:

  • Half of the annual tuition will be due on July 1, 2026.

  • The remaining half will be due on December 1, 2026.

• If your family may require financial assistance, information about the district’s fee waiver process, including eligibility guidelines and required documentation, can be found on our fee waiver information page

Checks should be made payable to: “Belmont Public Schools.”

Belmont Public Schools
644 Pleasant Street
Belmont, MA 02478
Attention: Maura Piacitelli

Admission Process for Neighborhood Peer Models

Neighborhood children who are not on an IEP and who reside in Belmont may be considered for a peer model slot. Peer models must be 3 years old by September 1st, and cannot be age eligible for Kindergarten. If you are a resident of Belmont, and would like to pursue a peer model slot in an integrated preschool classroom, please complete an application (see process below).

Once your application has been received, the Early Childhood Director will contact you regarding next steps. All peer models will be screened by the preschool team to ensure they exhibit strong language, learning, and social skills. A screening date will be scheduled in January or February. When there are more peer models interested in enrolling than space allows, a waiting list is created. After the screening, you will be notified either with an acceptance letter or a waitlist letter. If your child is accepted, you will be responsible for a $100 non-refundable deposit to secure placement. If your child has been placed on the waitlist you will be notified by the Early Childhood Director when space is available. If you have applied after the screening, the Early Childhood Director will contact you with more information.