Pre-School Application

Deadline for applications is March 13, 2020.

Lotteries will be held at the individual schools on March 27, 2020.

We offer a half-day preschool program 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.

Contact The Parent Information Welcome Center to find out about available preschool openings.

Registering your child for Preschool

Please bring:

• Proof of your child’s date of birth
• A current list of your child’s immunizations
• Proof that your child has been tested for lead paint poisoning
• Proof of residency (utility bill, rent receipt, driver’s license)

Note: Children must reside in Worcester and be four years old by December 31st to qualify for admission into the Worcester Public School preschool program.

The following schools offer a preschool program:

• Belmont Street Community School
• Canterbury Magnet Computer-Based School
• Chandler Magnet School
• City View Discovery School
• Clark Street Community School
• Gates Lane School of International Studies
• Goddard School of Science & Technology
• Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
• Nelson Place School
• Norrback Avenue School
• Quinsigamond School
• Roosevelt School
• South High Community School
• Tatnuck Magnet School
• Vernon Hill School
• West Tatnuck School
• Worcester Arts Magnet School
• Worcester Technical High School

TIPS FOR PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN

• Preschool Parent Handbook
• Worcester’s Characteristics of Kindergarten Readiness: Transitioning from Preschool to Kindergarten
• Getting Ready for School: Tips for Parents
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• Reading Tips for Families
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