Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4 Registration Opens May 4 Offering Significant Savings for Families
May 01, 2026Registration for North Bergen’s free full-day pre-K 3 and pre-K 4 programs will open on Monday, May 4. First offered last year and expanding this year with additional seats for pre-K 3 students, these free, full-day programs provide families with a high-quality early childhood education option, along with affordable after-care services that offer significant savings compared to private daycare.
The pre-K program offers flexible monthly pricing for after-care designed to support working parents:
Pre-K + After-Care Monthly Rates
- 5 days per week – $274/month
- 4 days per week – $249/month
- 3 days per week – $217/month
- 2 days per week – $162/month
- 1 day per week – $100/month
When compared to private daycare costs in the area, which often average approximately $1,500 per month per child, the district’s program represents substantial financial savings while maintaining a strong, structured early learning environment. In addition, the district offers several opportunities to further reduce costs for families, including a 20% discount for those who qualify for free and reduced lunch, as well as sibling discounts, military discounts, district employee discounts, and available subsidies.
Pre-K 3 and pre-K 4 registration must be completed in person at the Lincoln Annex School, 1206 63rd Street, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can access registration details online at https://tinyurl.com/nhpj7xsm