Integrated Preschool Program

Integrated Preschool Program. Montville Township Public Schools logo and image of child with blocks that spell LEARN

Children with and without special needs will be educated together in an innovative, child-centered program designed to promote the academic, social, emotional and language development of every child. The program will consist of:

  • 5 half day AM sessions per week for 3 year olds: 8:10am – 10:40am

  • 5 half day PM sessions per week for 4 year olds: 12:00pm – 2:30pm

Key Program Components

Research based instruction and materials, which are aligned with the NJ Department of Education’s guidelines for high-quality early childhood education and designed to ensure students are prepared to successfully transition into kindergarten.

  • Class lessons facilitated by a certified Speech and Language Specialist to enhance language development.

  • Class lessons facilitated by an Occupational and Physical Therapist to enhance fine and gross motor development.

  • Weekly instruction in art, music, and media taught by certificated faculty members.

  • Ongoing involvement in school-wide events including school assemblies, special programs, theme days, and field trips.

Program Eligibility & Costs

Enrollment is open to a limited number of typical preschool children who will be selected via a lottery process.

  • In order to be eligible, children must be at least 3 years of age, but less than 5 years of age, on or before September 1st.

  • A preschool readiness screening will be administered to all applicants.

  • All children must be toilet trained to enter the program.

  • Parents are responsible for paying tuition to the Board of Education at a rate of $550.00 per month for ten months.

  • Limited transportation is available at a rate of $275.00 per year (one way) and $550.00 per year (round trip).

Apply

Complete the online application below.

  • Applications for the upcoming school year are due by March 1st of the current year.

  • NOTE: Applications submitted after March 1st will be placed on a waiting list.

Once the application is complete, we will need a copy of your:

  • Child’s birth certificate

  • Proof of residency

  • Drivers license

Please call 973-331-7100 x2203 to schedule drop off of these documents at the Central Office.

Apply Online