Q: What are the hours of the preschool program?
A: 8:55 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (AM Preschool)
12:55 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (PM Preschool)
*Hours can also be found on the Whiton school website.*
Q: How much does the preschool cost? Will transportation be provided?
A: Tuition for the current school year was set at $475.00 per month. Transportation will be provided to and from school within Branchburg, NJ.
Lottery Process Timeline
Q: I can’t find the application online. Where can I find it?
A: The application is only available from just after Thanksgiving until the application deadline of January 2, 2025.
Q: Can I submit the application online or must it be printed and mailed/handed in?
A: No, the application must be dropped off or mailed to the Board of Education.
Q: Can I request and pay for a shortened schedule? (only attend 2-3 days per week?)
A: No.
Q: Why are there so few available slots per year?
A: Number of spots is based on the number of special education students each year.
Q: Can my child be placed on the waiting list at any time?
A: Yes.
Q: If my child is on the waiting list, is there a good chance of getting a slot or should I enroll them in another program?
A: It varies year to year. To ensure your child’s enrollment in the preschool, it is a good idea to consider other options. Spots for our preschool may become available any time during the year.
Q: Can you make recommendations for other preschools in the area?
A: No, we are not able to recommend other programs.
Q: If I decline my slot - is it still available to me at a later time if my situation changes?
A: No.
Q: If I accept a slot for my child and submit my deposit, can I get my deposit back if I need to decline the spot?
A: No. The deposit is non-refundable.
Q: Does having a sibling already in the school help my chances?
A: No. Students are drawn through a lottery.
Q: When I submitted the application, we were in the process of potty-training. We accepted a spot, but my child is still not trained. Can I still send my child? Will I get my deposit back if I decline the spot because of toilet training?
A: No, general education students must be toilet-trained by the time they enter the program.
A: No. The deposit is non-refundable.
Q: What do I need to have to register my child once they have been accepted?
A: Original birth certificate, proof of residency (utility bill, change of address notification, etc.), immunization record & the NON-REFUNDABLE $100 deposit fee.