Brandywine School District
16 Great Schools. 1 Strong Community.
Pre-School
Brandywine School District Early Education Programs serve three and four-year-old students in developmentally-appropriate early childhood classrooms. Using the CKLA PreK Curriculum, Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum, and the Conscious Discipline Social Emotional Program , we provide opportunities for all students to develop their gross motor skills, fine motor skills, language skills, cognitive skills and social/emotional skills through hands-on and engaging activities.
BSD loves our littlest learners! We know that preschool builds a firm foundation for the beginning of a child's education. We use the developmentally appropriate materials of our curriculums and plan lessons with opportunities to engage in developmentally appropriate play, ask questions, explore, engage in drama, fine and gross motor activities and experience music and art.
Our classrooms integrate children with special needs with those not requiring special services, with all children benefiting from the many unique opportunities this offers. Families pay a reduced fee for their child to attend the program for typical learners. Families of typical learners provide their own transportation. The special needs program is funded through state agencies and transportation is provided.
We are now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year.
Our team will begin reviewing applications on March 1, 2026, and families will be contacted as soon as a decision is made. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee placement, as all applications are reviewed based on program capacity and available space.
Enrolling your child in school is an exciting milestone, and we are here to support you throughout the process. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for every child. Whether your child is joining us for the first time or transferring from another program, we look forward to partnering with you in their educational journey.
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Brandywine School District offers one strong preschool program at two great locations:
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Bush
Early Education Center
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Darley Road
Early Education Center
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2523 Berwyn Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
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500 Darley Road
Wilmington, DE 19703
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Feeder Patterns:
Carrcroft
Forwood
Hanby
Lancashire
Lombardy
Bright Blooms
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Feeder Patterns:
Claymont
Harlan
Maple Lane
Mount Pleasant
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Your location is determined based on where you live, which is your feeder school. Find out which location is your feeder school using the Department of Education’s School Locator map. Please note that we do not participate in school choice. If you would like to request that your child attend a location outside of your feeder pattern, please reach out to our principal at erika.gunter@bsd.k12.de.us
BEEP offers enrollment for 3-year-old and 4-year-old programs.
Your child will automatically be placed based on age and/or developmental level. If you have a preference for a certain program type, please reach out to the location you are applying to once you have completed an application.
Full-Day: 9:05 AM - 3:35 PM, $450 per month
Half-Day AM: 9:05 - 11:35, $300 per month
Half-Day PM: 1:05 - 3:35, $300 per month
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Children must be 3 years old by August 31, 2026, to enroll in our 3-year-old program.
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Children must be 4 years old by August 31, 2026, to enroll in our 4-year-old program.
Important Notice:
Only the following individuals are authorized to register a student:
- Legal parent or guardian
- Relative caregiver
- Division of Family Services (DFS) employee acting on behalf of a foster parent
If you are not the legal guardian, please contact our district office at tia.harris@bsd.k12.de.us for assistance before beginning the registration process.
Thank you again for considering BEEP. We look forward to getting to know your family
To register your child:
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Complete the online registration form.
If you are unable to upload the required documents during the online registration, you may submit them in one of the following ways:
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Email:
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Bush - leilani.arce@bsd.k12.de.us
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Darley Road- stacy.torrens@bsd.k12.de.us
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Drop-off Locations will be at any BEEP site:
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Bush Early Education Program at 2523 Berwyn Road, Wilmington, DE
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Brandywine Early Education Program at Darley Road at 500 Darley Road, Claymont, DE
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Brumskill ECAP at PS duPont at 701 W 34th Street, Wilmington, DE
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Important Notice:
Only the following individuals are authorized to register a student:
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Legal parent or guardian
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Relative caregiver
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Division of Family Services (DFS) employee acting on behalf of a foster parent
If you are not the legal guardian, please contact us at tia.harris@bsd.k12.de.us for assistance before beginning the registration process.