Preschool News and Information

Contact Us

  • Early Childhood Office: 732-833-4686

    Supervisor: Tracy Decker

    Social Worker: Erin Burns

    Community Family Involvement Specialist: Jennifer Kinsella (732-833-4677)

Parent/Child Activities

What is the Jackson School District Preschool Program?

  • The Jackson School District earned a $3.1 million grant to provide FREE PRESCHOOL for Jackson families!

    The Pre-School Inclusion Program is an educational environment that provides students who are 3 and 4 years old a developmentally appropriate early learning experience within the school district. Students must reach the age of 3 or 4 by Oct. 1 of a given school year. It is a full-day program.

    Special needs and typically developing pre-schoolers will come together in an inclusive classroom where language, academic and social skills will be developed in a nurturing environment. Enrollment is open to pre-school students who live in Jackson. As of Sept. 20, 2021, there is no cost, thanks to a $3.1 million grant. 

    The curriculum design and implementation are based on the New Jersey Department of Education’s Pre-School Teaching and Learning Standards and the Pre-School Implementation Guidelines.

    • Child Care is available
    • Taught by certified teachers
    • Developmentally appropriate, fun and interactive early learning experience within the Jackson School District
    • Easy transition to Kindergarten - program is aligned with Jackson School District curriculum