No. Since your children are enrolled in a current Hackensack 3-year-old class, you DO NOT need to re-register for a 4-year-old class for the 2024-2025 school year. Currently, enrolled families will not have to re-register for Pre-K 4. However, you will have to submit updated medical forms and verify their residency.

Students currently enrolled at Bright Adventures for PK-3 will be automatically enrolled in a PK-4 year old class. Families will rank their preference for PK-4 placement (district elementary school, Early Childhood Development Center, or a Private Provider class) and the district will place students. Priority will be given to siblings, but first choice placements are not guaranteed as spots are limited.

The district has 7 sites with preschool classes:

Hackensack children who have reached the age of 4 by October 1, 2024. 

Hackensack children who have reached the age of 3 by October 1, 2024. 

Students who are enrolled in a current Hackensack 3-year-old class do not need to re-register for a 4-year-old class. 

Students enrolled at Bright Adventures for PK-3 will be automatically enrolled in a PK-4 classroom. Students currently enrolled for PK-3 will be automatically enrolled in a PK-4 year old class. Families will rank their preference for PK-4 placement (district elementary school, Early Childhood Development Center, or a Private Provider class) and the district will place students. Priority will be given to siblings, but first choice placements are not guaranteed as spots are limited.

Parents and Guardians will have the opportunity to request to continue their placement at the provider for Pre-K 4.

Preschool Special Education placements remain in district locations.

PK-4 classes exist at all locations. Spots are limited and provided on a first come, first served basis. Registration opens by phone at 9:00am on March 20, 2024 for 4 year olds and 12:30pm for 3 year olds.  Elementary school spots are filled first and the remaining PK-4 placements are at the Early Childhood Development Center and Private Providers. Families can request placement at a private provider. Priority is given to current Bright Adventures and Bright Seedlings Early Learning Center students in their PK-4 class.

PK-3 classes are available at Bright Adventures Preschool (4 classes) and Bright Seedlings Early Learning Center (1 class) for the 2023-2024 school year.

Sibling accommodations will be considered for families in elementary school classrooms, but cannot always be accommodated.

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 call (201) 646-1062 beginning at 9:00 am for your initial registration appointment. 

When you call, you will give contact information as well the name and birthdate of your child. 

This phone call will be limited in time, as we need to keep lines open. During this phone call, we will not be able to answer questions. 

At the conclusion of the phone call, you will receive a confirmation number. Within 48 hours, you will receive an email with directions to complete online registration.

Once online registration is complete you will be contacted by a Hackensack Public Schools Registrar who will set up an in-person appointment with you.

When you come to your appointment, you will need to bring: 

• Parent/Guardian Personal Identification
• Three Proofs of Residence (Examples include but are not limited to: PSE&G Bill, Cable Bill, Phone Bill, Lease/Rental Agreement, Deed to a home, Current Property Tax Bill)
• Immunization records
• Child's Birth Certificate

Please note: The registration process is not complete until this appointment and the appropriate documentation is provided. Missed appointments or incomplete registration could result in losing a spot in the preschool program. Registration is first come, first served.

No.

9am - 3pm

The in-district locations follow the Hackensack Public Schools calendar.  Partner providers may be open at other times (i.e. holiday breaks, spring recess, summer months, etc.) for a cost.  

Before and After care is available at cost at Private Provider locations.

In district classes do not offer Before or After Care for preschool.

Hackensack Public Schools Preschool is tuition-free.

Breakfast and Lunch is provided at all locations.  The procedures at Bright Adventures and Bright Seedlings may differ from Hackensack Public Schools classes.