How old does a child need to be to register for preschool in Pennsville?
Students need to be 4 years old by Oct 1st, 2026 to enter Pre-K 4.
Students need to be 3 years old by Oct 1st, 2026 for Pre-K 3.
Can a child attend preschool in Pennsville if they live out of district?
No, the program is only for Pennsville residents. Proof of residency will be required at the final registration process.
Will all students who complete the application process be selected?
Students are selected based on the completion of registration. When all seats are filled, students will be placed on a waitlist.
Where is Preschool held?
Valley Park Elementary School and Penn Beach Elementary School hold our preschool classrooms
What is the start and end time?
Preschool hours are 9:10 am - 3:10 pm.
Will my preschooler be able to ride the bus to and from school?
Yes, we are excited to be able to offer free busing for preschool students! If you do not want your child to be a bus rider, you must opt out. Forms are through transportation at the District Office. All students will be placed on a bus route unless you opt out!
Will my child be eating lunch in the school cafeteria with older students?
No. Preschool students are offered breakfast and lunch for purchase and will eat in their classroom. You are not required to purchase breakfast or lunch. If you are NOT choosing to purchase breakfast, please offer breakfast to your child before the school day. Students will not be able to eat breakfast from home at school. Your child may bring a packed lunch from home, however, we do NOT heat up food or have refrigeration in our classrooms. We also ask that you do NOT send in glass products. Please fill out the "Free and Reduced Lunch Form" that is located on the district website. This must be done every year and for each child in the district.
Is my child required to nap?
The law requires rest time for all preschool children in a full-day preschool. Each child will have their cot and 45 minutes will be allotted for the children's rest. A child who does not fall asleep may rest quietly on his or her cot until rest time is over. Please bring in 2 sheets (crib size works best), one to cover the cot and one to cover your child. NO toys but a soft stuffy is OK. Sheets will be sent home weekly for washing.
What are the class sizes in the preschool program?
There are a max of 15 students in each preschool classroom. There is one head teacher and one paraprofessional in each classroom.