Manville Preschool Program

Our program for the 2024-2025 school year still has open seats. Please register today!
Reach out if you need any assistance to
msoto@manvillesd.org (908)231-8500 x 8603

Our preschool program is open to residents of the Manville community who are between the ages of 3-5. We offer a fully funded program and a full-day preschool classroom. Prospective students must have turned three or four years old prior to October 1 of the current school year.

This program will provide a safe and nurturing learning environment focusing on social, motor, language, and early academic skills.

Our pre-K classrooms are housed at Weston Elementary School and at our partner locations, HOPES Community Action Partnership, Incorporated (HOPES CAP, Inc. 113 Belmont Dr, Somerset, NJ 08873), Lightbridge Academy, Innovators in Educational Child Care (1101 Randolph Road, Somerset, NJ 08873), and Creative Campus- Jointure (580 Old York Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876).

Bell Schedule

Click here to see our Summer Calendar which contains free and low-cost activities to enrich your child's summer!

The Manville Preschool Program accepts students via lottery each year. Our lottery for the 24-25 school year is now closed. If you have a child who will be preschool aged for next school year, you may still register them for future placement.

El Programa Preescolar de Manville acepta estudiantes a través de la lotería cada año. Nuestra lotería para el año escolar 24-25 ya está cerrada. Si tiene un hijo que estará en edad preescolar para el próximo año escolar, aún puede registrarlos para futuras ubicaciones

We are working to gather resources relevant to our Preschool Families. Please see them below. If there are other resources you are in need of,
please reach out: othomas@manvillesd.org

Local Food Pantries

Click Here for Google Map of these and other food access points in Somerset County

Preschool Curriculum: Tools of the Mind

The Manville Public School Preschool program uses the Tools of the Mind curriculum approved by the State of New Jersey. As part of the Tools of the Mind curriculum, students develop their skills in self-regulation , working memory, dramatic play, and cooperative learning. All of these elements are crucial in a preschool program. In addition to the State-approved curriculum, the Fundations early literacy program is infused both in morning meeting and center time. Understanding the importance of a strong literacy foundation, the Manville School District implements elements of phonemic awareness and phonics into student's group work and independent practice. The Manville School District is committed to providing students with the absolute best foundational skills through quality programming and instruction. 

Preschool Before and After Care

Each site operates their own before and aftercare programs to support families who may need it. Below you will see some information about each program. Feel free to also reach out directly to your assigned site for additional information.

Need Financial Support for Before and After Care?

Community Child Care Solutions offers financial aid to working families or families whose parents are in school full time in our community. In order to qualify, families need to provide:

• pay stubs (that confirm 30+ hours of work/week) of both parents/guardians
• birth certificate and social security number for all children in the household
• photo ID of parents/guardians
• proof of address (lease or utility bill)

Once your application is submitted, the intake department takes about 10 business days to process and will then email the applicant about their status.

Payments are made directly to the providers on a bi-weekly basis. Payments are according to the gross income of your family and family size. Should the amount provided not cover the costs, families would be responsible for covering the difference directly to the provider.

Find more information and the application (in English and Spanish) HERE. (Select Somerset County)

Medical documents must be filled out by the child’s physician and cleared by the school nurse prior to the lottery. The required documentation are up-to-date immunizations, current physical, and a flu shot is also required by December 31st of each school year. 

Registration will not be eligible for acceptance until medical documents are cleared.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our school nurse, Mrs. Romero. Her email address is mromero@manvillesd.org. 

Children need healthy meals to learn.  The Manville School District offers healthy meals every school day.  Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-priced meals.  You can easily utilize your Parent Portal account (under Forms) to complete the application.

For more information, click here.

What is PIRT?

My name is Liv Thomas, and I am the Preschool Specialist for our Manville Preschool Program. One of my responsibilities is to support students that are struggling by providing resources and strategies for their teachers and families to implement. If you have a concern about your child, please fill out the form below. Once you fill this form out, I will be in touch with you to discuss next steps!

FORM HERE

If you’d like to reach out to me directly, feel free to contact me at othomas@manvillesd.org 908-231-8500 x 8565

2024-2025 Parent Handbook

Frequently Asked

Preguntas Frecuentes