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Township of Union Public Schools

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Preschool Registration

Preschool Registration

Office of Preschool
Phone Number: 908.851.6557
Email: tupspreschoolregistration@twpunionschools.org 

Important Message:

  • The Township of Union Public Schools is in the process of realignment, therefore Prek-4 placement locations for the 2025-2026 school year are unavailable at this time. If placed families will be notified of placement location. 

Questions About Preschool Registration:

  • Please submit an email to tupspreschoolregistration@twpunionschools.org.

Important Information To Know:

  • Students are placed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Placement within the program is not guaranteed. 
  • Students who are currently enrolled in Prek-3 for the current school year (24-25) will get priority placement into Prek-4.
  • Prek-3 students are only placed in district classes located at local providers.
  • Prek-3 students are not placed in the elementary schools. 

 

    • Preschool is a full-day program and follows the same school calendar as the district. 
    • The preschool program is state-funded and follows the mandate of 15 students per class.
    • The district preschool program implements a state-approved play-based curriculum- The Creative Curriculum.
    • Your child must live in Union Township.   
    • For Prek-3 (3F) -Your child must be 3 years old by October 1, 2025.    
    • For Prek-4F (4F)- Your child must be 4 years old by October 1, 2025.
    • **If your child attended a private daycare or school- you are still to follow the birthdate requirements listed.
  • Step 1: Complete Pre-registration application below.

    • Pre-registration is required.
    • Applications will be reviewed in the order of pre-registration.
    • To complete pre-registration, you will need to complete the time-stamped form below.

    Pre-registration applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open on the following dates: 

     

    Pre-Registration Start Date

    Link to Pre-Registration 

    If your child was born between October 2, 2020 to October 1, 2021 (no exceptions); your child will be in Prek-4. 

    Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:00am.

    Click here to complete 2025-2026 Prek-4 Pre-Registration.

    If your child was born between October 2, 2021 to October 1, 2022 (no exceptions); your child will be in Prek-3. 

    Monday, March 3, 2025 at 9:00am.

    Click here to complete 2025-2026 Prek-3 Pre-Registration.


    Please note that enrollment is contingent upon submission and approval of residency documentation that will be requested at a later date.

    Prek-3 Locations

     

    # of Classes

    Before Care Available 

    Aftercare 

    Available 

    Brainiac’s 

    1

    Yes 

    Yes 

    UTCAO

    2

    Yes

    Yes 

    Townley

    2

    Yes 

    Yes

    Gateway Family YMCA 

    2

    Yes

    Yes

    Kiddie Quarters**

    1

    Yes

    Yes 

    Kean University**

    1

    Yes

    Yes 

    YMHA-Green Lane** 

    1

    Yes

    Yes 

           

    *Prek-3-Before & Aftercare are available based on need. Each site determines hours of operation for before/aftercare and fees.

    **Tentative

Preschool registration flyer for Union Township Public Schools, with dates and requirements.

A colorful flyer announces preschool registration for Township of Union Public Schools.