FAQ's for Hackensack's Preschool Program

  • If my child is currently enrolled in PK-3 , do I have to register for PK-4?

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    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 2025-2026 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.

     
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  • Where are preschool classes located?

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    The district has 7 sites with preschool classes:

    Early Childhood Development Center

    100 S. Main Street

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

    15 Classes for 3-4 Year Olds (Full Day)

    2 Classes for 3 Year Olds (Half-Day)

     

    Fairmount School

    105 Grand Avenue

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

    2 Classes for 4 Year Olds (Full Day)

    1 Class for 3-4 Year olds (Full Day)

     

    Fanny M. Hillers School

    56 Longview Avenue 

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

    1 Class for 4 Year Olds (Full Day)

    1 Class for 3-4 Year olds (Full Day)

     

    Jackson Avenue School

    421 Jackson Avenue

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

    1 Class for 4 Year Olds (Full Day)

    1 Class for 3-4 Year olds (Full Day)

     

    Nellie K. Parker School

    261 Maple Hill Drive

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

    2 Classes for 4 Year Olds (Full Day)

    1 Class for 3-4 Year olds (Full Day)

     

    Private Preschool Centers that partner with Hackensack:

    Bright Adventures Preschool

    547-555 Main Street

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

    4 Classes for 3 Year Olds (Full Day)

    1 Class for 4 Year Olds (Full Day)

     

    Bright Seedlings Early Learning Center

    150 Hudson Street

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

    1 Class for 3 Year Olds (Full Day)

    1 Class for 4 Year Olds (Full Day)

     
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  • Who qualifies for the program?

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    Hackensack children who have reached the age of 4 by October 1, 2025. 

    Hackensack children who have reached the age of 3 by October 1, 2025. 

     
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  • Is transportation provided?

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    No.
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  • What are the start and end times of the program?

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    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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  • What days is the program open?

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    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.  
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  • Is before- and after-school care available?

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    Before and After care is available at a cost from the Private Provider locations only.

    In district classes do not offer Before or After Care for preschool.
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  • How much does it cost?

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    Hackensack Public Schools Preschool is tuition-free.
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  • Is breakfast and lunch provided?

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