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PRE-KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION

The Deane-Porter School in Rumson will be having an  Open House and Registration for Pre-Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Integrated Preschool program is designed to run five full-days per week.  Students must be three years old by October 1, 2026.  Each class includes a mix of 3 and 4 year olds, promoting peer modeling and a strong community of learners. Participation in the program requires tuition and a deposit will be collected after acceptance. The following link includes  Tuition Rates

We invite interested parents and their children to attend our Preschool Open House, however attendance is not required to register!  Online registration will be open as of January 5, 2026 .  Please visit the school website to register your child for Preschool by following the instructions on our homepage or click here:  https://www.rumsonschool.org/rumson/District/Registration%20Information/

  To participate in the lottery, your registration  MUST  be completed and turned into the office by   February 3, 2026.   
Anyone registering after that date will be put on a waiting list.  After the deadline, you will be contacted with an acceptance offer requiring a $1,000 deposit, or notified of a lottery if necessary. 

Current PreK families are guaranteed a seat for the 2026-2027 school year; however, to secure placement, families must notify the office by February 3, 2026 .  

If you have any questions, please call Laura Randazzo at 732 842-0811, or email her at   lrandazzo@rumsonschool.org

  

 Pre-K Open House Slideshow 1-27-26 (pdf)
 Pre-Kindergarten Program
 Pre-Kindergarten Philosophy (Admin) (pdf)