The Essex Westford School District offers school-based prekindergarten programs at Essex Elementary School, Hiawatha Elementary School, Summit Street School, and Westford School.
Eligible students are at least 3 years old on September 1st.
Space is limited in our school-based programs, and placement is determined by a lottery draw each year.
2022-2023 School Year (Next Year)
The pre-K lottery window for the 2022-2023 school year is now closed
A random drawing lottery was held in March to determine placement, and initial placement letters were mailed to families in mid-April
For additional information, or to request a spot on the 2022-2023 pre-K registration waiting list, please visit our Pre-K in Our Schools page
2021-2022 School Year (Current Year)
The district is currently operating an enrollment waiting list for all prekindergarten classrooms. For additional information, or to request a spot on the 2021-2022 waiting list, please contact Johanna at jsimmons@ewsd.org
PRE-K CLASSROOM MEETING TIMES TWO Morning Classrooms: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 7:45 - 10:45 a.m. TWO Afternoon Classrooms: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 11:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Universal Pre-K/Act 166 Funding
Act 166 funding covers 10 hours/week of tuition reimbursement for qualified, community-based, private prekindergarten programs. Please visit our Act 166 FAQs page for additional information.
Eligible students are at least 3 years old on September 1st.
