• SPF Preschool Program WAITLIST 2024-2025The number of preschool applications submitted has exceeded our anticipated capacity. If you are interested in placing your child on the SPF Preschool Program Waitlist for the 2024-2025 school year, please complete and submit this Google Form.

     
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  • Welcome to the 2024-2025 SPF Preschool Program! 

    The Scotch Plains - Fanwood Preschool Program provides a foundation of readiness skills for 3- and 4-year-old children.  The preschool program is a tuition-based, regular education program with integrated classes that include some classified student participation. Enrollment is limited to Scotch Plains and Fanwood residents.

    For more information, please see our 2024-2025 Program Newsletter. An overview of the process for enrolling your child for the current 2024-2025 school year and the application can be found on our "Enrollment Process" page.

    Our Program At-a-Glance                 
    • Half-day sessions are held in the morning (8:25-11:20am) or afternoon (12:20-3:10pm). 
    • Classes meet 5 days per week following the district school calendar.
    • Approximately 15 children comprise each class.
    • Each class is supervised by a teacher certified in Early Childhood Education and is assisted by a full-time instructional aide.
    • Children must be residents of Scotch Plains or Fanwood to participate.
    • Children must be 3- or 4-years-old on or before October 1st of the school year for which they are enrolling.
    • Our program utilizes Creative Curriculum for its proven results in promoting literacy, mathematics and critical-thinking skills.
    • Applications are accepted until the program reaches capacity.
     
    Contact Information

    Kate Rosander
    Supervisor 
     
    MaryBeth Drubulis
    Office Assistant 
     
    (908) 889-8600 ext. 31402 
     
     If you are concerned that your child is developing or learning differently, you can request an evaluation for preschool special education and related services.  For more information, please call the Department of Special Services at (908) 889-0100.