We offer preschool programs for children who will be four years old by December 31st . The preschool program provides a developmental curriculum in an inclusive environment. The classrooms include children who are typically developing and children who have special needs. All classrooms are staffed by a MA certified early childhood teacher and an instructional assistant.
To apply for Preschool
2022 - 2023 School Year
Now accepting applications for our preschool programs. For inquiries, call the
The Parent Information Welcome Center
768 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
508-799-3194
Deadline for applications is March 11, 2022.
Lotteries will be held at the individual schools on March 25, 2022.
Lottery Cards
Note: Children must reside in Worcester and be four years old by December 31st to qualify for admission into the Worcester Public Schools preschool program.
Preschool Sites 2021-2022
Half Day Preschool programs offering AM & PM sessions:
- AM hours 7:45AM - 10:20AM / PM hours 11:10AM - 1:50PM
- Canterbury Magnet Computer-Based School
- Vernon Hill School
- AM hours 7:55AM - 10:35AM / PM hours 11:20AM - 2:00PM
- Norrback Avenue School
- AM hours 8:15AM - 10:55AM / PM hours 11:40AM - 2:20PM
- Belmont Street Community School
- Goddard School of Science & Technology
- Roosevelt School
- AM hours 8:15AM - 10:45AM / PM hours 10:45AM - 1:15PM
- Worcester Technical High School
- AM hours 8:25AM - 11:00AM / PM hours 11:50AM - 2:25PM
- Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
- AM hours 8:25AM - 11:05AM / PM hours 11:50AM - 2:30PM
- Clark Street Community School
- Quinsigamond School
- Worcester Arts Magnet School
- AM hours 8:30AM - 11:05AM / PM hours 11:55AM - 2:30PM
- Tatnuck Magnet School
- AM hours 9:05AM - 11:45AM / PM hours 12:30PM - 3:10PM
- City View Discovery School
- Gates Lane School of International Studies
- Nelson Place School
- West Tatnuck School
Full Day Preschool Programs:
- Full day hours 8:25AM - 2:30PM
- Chandler Magnet School
- South High Community School
Dual Language Full Day Preschool Programs:
- Full day hours 8:25AM - 2:30PM
- Chandler Magnet School
