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Paid Pre-K

Our award-winning program

Toms River Regional Schools paid PreK

Give your child a jump start in 21st-century learning!

Toms River Regional Schools is offering a sliding-scale, tuition-based, two-hour-and-25-minute program at award-winning Silver Bay, Joseph A. Citta, North Dover, Pine Beach, and Cedar Grove elementary schools.

  • Individualized instruction through the use of the NJDOE-endorsed, researched-based Creative Curriculum program
  • Highly-qualified, dual-certified teachers
  • Access to carefully-chosen and effective educational technology
  • Special programs throughout the school year for early exposure in preparation for kindergarten
  • Tuition-based, 2-hour-and-25-minute program for $325 a month
  • Transportation not provided
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Frequently asked questions

For the 2026-2027 school year, paid pre-k will be at Cedar Grove Elementary School, Joseph A. Citta Elementary School, North Dover Elementary School, Pine Beach Elementary School, and Silver Bay Elementary School.

Citta and Silver Bay: 8:40 to 11:05 a.m. or 12:25 to 2:50 p.m.

Cedar Grove and Pine Beach: 9:25 to 11:50 a.m. or 1:10 to 3:25 p.m.

North Dover: 7:50 to 10:15 a.m. or 11:35 to 2 p.m.

Students need to be between the ages three to five years old to attend the paid pre-k program.

The program is five days a week.
Tuition is $325 a month, however, this is a sliding scale program. If you qualify for free/reduced meals, you will be eligible to receive a discount for the preschool program. If you do not qualify for free/reduced, you will pay the full tuition amount each month. Once eligible, an invoice will be generated and mailed directly to each family.
Once your child has been registered for the summer, you can complete an application at the end of the summer. To apply for free and reduced assistance, please visit Food Services to fill out an application. Once the information is processed, you will be notified of your eligibility and your invoice will be revised.

Tuition is due the first of the month. All payments can be sent to the address below. Cash or check only.

North Dover Elementary School

Attn: Maureen Costanzo

1759 New Hampshire Avenue

Toms River, NJ 08755 
Registration for preschool will open in the spring following kindergarten registration. You can find more information directly on the Central Registration website.
At this time, Toms River Regional Schools does not offer full-day preschool.
No, transportation is not included. Parents must drop off and pick up their child daily.
Yes, families need to live in Toms River Regional School District to be eligible for this program.