WELCOME TO THE NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

The Preschool Program is currently located at 
50 East Court
North Kingstown, RI 02852

The goal of the North Kingstown School Department is to ensure that all children will enter kindergarten with the learning, social-emotional and behavioral skills essential for success. We are committed to promoting opportunities for development, learning and a sense of belonging for every child. The program focuses on the developmental and individual needs of young children.

Mission

Our mission is to provide young children with learning opportunities and experiences that will teach, foster, promote and nurture growth and development in the following areas:

  • Speech-language communication

  • Literacy and numeracy

  • Effective and positive behavioral responses

  • Curiosity, creativity, and exploration

  • Gross and fine motor skills

  • Independence and self-help skills

  • Persistence and organization

Program Description

The NK School Department has five preschool classrooms staffed with highly-qualified, certified Early Childhood teachers.

3-Year-Old AM Program - Child must turn 3 years old by September 1st
Morning 9:00 to 11:25 AM - Monday through Thursday

4-Year-Old PM Program - Child must turn 4 years old by September 1st
Afternoon 12:20 to 2:55 PM - Monday through Friday

Register for Preschool

Preschool Lottery Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are closed.

Preschool Lottery Application 2025-2026

An internal lottery will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025. There will not be a public meeting for the lottery. Parents will be notified of acceptance into the program or waitlist status by email no later then Friday, March 14, 2025.

The North Kingstown School District utilizes a community peer model in its early learning programs. Please read the Admission of Students Policy below for more information.

Admission of Students Policy

Tuition:

Tuition for the 3-year-old program is $200.00 per month.

Tuition for the 4-year-old program is $250.00 per month.

Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. If your child qualifies for nutrition support, they also qualify for preschool tuition support.  You can apply online at: http://schoollunchapp.com

To pay for preschool tuition, please click below:

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Child Outreach Screenings

Child Outreach Screenings are a free service to ALL children 3-5 years old. A screening for all incoming students is part of the registration process. To schedule an appointment for your child to be screened before enrollment, please contact Donna Colucci at 541-6350 or Donna_Colucci@nksd.net.