MONSON – Five children have been enrolled in next year’s pilot pre-kindergarten program in SAD 68.

The program was developed to prepare youngsters for school at an earlier age as well as to “breathe new life” into the school, according to district officials.

The district has room for seven children in the class, SAD 68 Superintendent John Dirnbauer said this week.

If there is no more interest from Monson parents, the openings will be made available to parents in Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft and Sebec.

The parents of children enrolled in the program will be responsible for transportation to and from the school, Dirnbauer said.