Pre-K
The Bayonne School District is excited to continue to offer free, full-day Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 pro
The District partners with local preschool provider-facilities to service the Pre-K3 program. To be eligible to participate, children must turn 3-years old on or before October 1, 2026 (No exceptions). Children must reside in Bayonne, New Jersey.
A child must be 4 years of age on or before October 1, 2026 for Pre-K4 (No exceptions). Children must reside in Bayonne, New Jersey. Note: If your child is currently enrolled in the District’s Pre-K3 program, you DO NOT need to re-register. This is ONLY for students NEW to the Bayonne District. Pre-K 3 & 4 students will receive their placement information on or before July 1, 2026.
Registration for the school year 2026-2027 opens February 2 through 16, 2026. We have limited spots available and children are placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Access the Registration Page for more information.
Important
1. All Bayonne School District Pre-K offerings are expressly dependent upon and subject to the availability of NJ Department of Education (NJDOE) funds to the Bayonne School District. Offerings are subject to change based on NJDOE funding.
2. The attendance policy, contracted between the District and our Pre-K partners, states if a child is absent for more than 10-consecutive school days (except in the event of documented medical illness), the child will be removed from the Pre-K program’s enrollment.
Partner Providers
Learn more about our partners by clicking on the links below:
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Busy Little Bees Preschool and More 625 Avenue C, Bayonne Emily Hagdorn, Director |
554 Broadway, Bayonne Lena Takvorian, Director |
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591 Broadway, Bayonne Jennifer Monteiro, Director |
191 Lefante Way, Bayonne Angela Rodriguez, Director |
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1050 JFK Boulevard, Bayonne Beth Varano, Director |
859 Broadway, Bayonne Amanda Curatola, Director (201) 375-7322 |
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392 Broadway, Bayonne Ms. Siddra, Director |
1002 Broadway, Bayonne Mary Garas, Director |
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234 Broadway, Bayonne Mervat Elkadi, Director |
The Children's Place Childcare Center 13 E. 21st Street, Bayonne Audra Walker, Director (201) 243-6869 |
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Head Start (Income requirement) (Reach out directly to Head Start) 21 West 8th Street / 557 JFK Blvd., Bayonne Rosemary Simnowitz, Director
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