Preschool Registration 2025-2026 School Year Update
Important Message:
The Township of Union Public Schools is in the process of realignment, therefore Prek-4 placement locations for the 2025-2026 school year are unavailable at this time. If placed families will be notified of placement location.
QUESTIONS ABOUT PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION:
Please submit an email to [email protected].
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW:
- Students are placed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Placement within the program is not guaranteed.
- Students who are currently enrolled in Prek-3 for the current school year (24-25) will get priority placement into Prek-4.
- Prek-3 students are only placed in district classes located at local providers.
- Prek-3 students are not placed in the elementary schools.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM:
- Preschool is a full-day program and follows the same school calendar as the district.
- The preschool program is state-funded and follows the mandate of 15 students per class.
- The district preschool program implements a state-approved play-based curriculum- The Creative Curriculum.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Your child must live in Union Township.
- For Prek-3 (3F) -Your child must be 3 years old by October 1, 2025.
- For Prek-4F (4F)- Your child must be 4 years old by October 1, 2025.
**If your child attended a private daycare or school- you are still to follow the birthdate requirements listed.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR PRESCHOOL 2025-2026:
Step 1: Complete Pre-registration application below.
Pre-registration is required.
Applications will be reviewed in the order of pre-registration.
To complete pre-registration, you will need to complete the time-stamped form below.
Pre-registration applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open on the following dates:
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Pre-Registration Start Date
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Link to Pre-Registration
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If your child was born between October 2, 2020 to October 1, 2021 (no exceptions); your child will be in Prek-4.
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:00am.
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Click here to complete 2025-2026 Prek-4 Pre-Registration.
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If your child was born between October 2, 2021 to October 1, 2022 (no exceptions); your child will be in Prek-3.
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Monday, March 3, 2025 at 9:00am.
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Click here to complete 2025-2026 Prek-3 Pre-Registration.
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Please note that enrollment is contingent upon submission and approval of residency documentation that will be requested at a later date.
Prek-3 Locations
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# of Classes
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Before Care Available
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Aftercare
Available
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Brainiac’s
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1
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Yes
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Yes
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UTCAO
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2
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Yes
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Yes
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ESPIN
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4
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Yes
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Yes
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Townley
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2
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Yes
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Yes
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Gateway Family YMCA
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2
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Yes
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Yes
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Kiddie Quarters**
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1
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Yes
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Yes
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Kean University**
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1
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Yes
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Yes
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YMHA-Green Lane**
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1
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Yes
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Yes
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*Prek-3-Before & Aftercare are available based on need. Each site determines hours of operation for before/aftercare and fees.
**Tentative
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