Preschool Opportunities
General Education Inclusive Preschool Program
732-613-6706
5 days/week- two-and-one half (2½) hours per day AM or PM
Location is determined based on student enrollment and room availability.
This preschool program is open to 3 and 4-year-old children residing in East Brunswick. To be eligible for the 2026-2027 school year, children must be three years of age by October 31, 2026 and not age eligible for kindergarten (5 years of age by October 31, 2026). Children must also be toilet trained.
This program provides an inclusive educational environment for preschool children aligned with the New Jersey Department of Education Preschool Teaching & Learning Expectations: Standards of Quality. The classes, taught by certified teachers and supported by paraprofessional aides, include both typically developing and special needs preschool children. This program provides an inclusive educational environment for preschool children aligned with the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Expectations.
Click here for more information and to register your child: https://www.ebnet.org/parents/register-your-child-new/registration-home/general-education-inclusive-preschool-registration
Early Learning Academy (ELA)
Program Information - 732-613-6789
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!
Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is open! All registration paperwork can be dropped off at the Administration Building (760 Route 18) in our 24-hour secure mailbox. Please email commprog@ebnet.org with any questions.
Full-Day, Half AM, and Half PM options are available. Early morning and/or after-school care is also available. This parent-pay program is for 3 and 4-year-old children residing in East Brunswick and the surrounding areas. To be eligible for the 2026-2027school year, children must be three years of age by October 31, 2026, and must also be fully toilet-trained.
The required paperwork will be found on www.ebnet.org/ela.
The curriculum design and implementation are based on the New Jersey Department of Education Preschool Teaching & Learning Expectations: Standards of Quality and the Preschool Implementation Guidelines. Certified supervisors with expertise in the field of early childhood and school readiness oversee the planning and preparation for the program. The plans will be implemented by experienced and caring staff, most of whom are certified teachers. The program provides parents with the opportunity to register their child for a five-day/week developmentally appropriate learning experience within the school district. Half Day and Full Day options are available. This tuition-based program is five days per week. Transportation for this program is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
Registration Process
Please visit www.ebnet.org/ela for full registration instructions, including fees and all required forms. A non-refundable registration fee plus the first month’s tuition must be received to complete your registration. For additional information or questions regarding the registration process, curriculum and program content information, please call 732-613-6789. Please visit www.ebnet.org/elasummer for summer program options.
Community Programs operates as an enterprise within the East Brunswick Public Schools. It is the goal of the department to provide useful services and programs at an affordable price for East Brunswick’s diverse community.
Bears and Cubs Preschool (Teaching Laboratory at EBHS)
732-613-6762
Click on title above for full information and application
Bears and Cubs is open to East Brunswick residents who have children 3 and 4 years old. This program is free and begins in late October (first day of school is yet to be determined) and ends in June. For two hours a day, 8:00 am-10:00 am, three times a week, Monday through Wednesday, children attend the Bears and Cubs preschool.
In order to be eligible, children must be three years of age by October 31st of the current year and not be eligible for kindergarten. Children must be fully potty-trained in order to start.