Unionville‑Chadds Ford School District officials provided a status update on preparations for full‑day kindergarten, describing curriculum adjustments, parent outreach and staffing plans.

Administrators said music and art — historically half‑year specials in kindergarten — will become full‑year offerings, and physical education will be added. They advised parents that while the district will meet children "where they are," early skills such as letter and number recognition, fine motor tasks (zippers, buttons) and independence with lunch containers will help children during the full day.

The district plans a parent information session in January and will open kindergarten registration earlier than usual; administrators said earlier registration numbers will improve staffing decisions. Staffing actions are expected to be posted in March (with orientation and commitment events in May) after the district refines enrollment projections.

Administrators also discussed "active, playful learning" (citing work by Kathy Hirsh‑Pasek) and plans to partner with the Active Playful Learning Network for professional development. District staff said they have moved the staffing timeline forward by roughly one month and will continue building partnerships with local preschool providers.

Next steps: parent information sessions in January, earlier registration opening, and staff postings in March to support full‑day kindergarten implementation.