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Preschool and Pre-K Programs

NPS Preschool and Pre-kindergarten Programs

All programs have the same schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:15 am – 1:00 pm.     

Program Overview

Our program is designed for 3-4 year olds who are experiencing their first years in school. It is an integrated program structured through play and meaningful activities in a developmental sequence that is center-based and includes skills embedded during circle time. This multi-age approach incorporates opportunities for advanced academic and kindergarten readiness skills in alignment with the national common core standards.

Integrated Preschool Program

  • Our Integrated Preschool Program provides:

High teacher to student ratios

  • Natural transition to kindergarten and other elementary grades
  • Confidence building through authentic learning experiences
  • Language-based curriculum and a total communication approach
  • Opportunities to learn to help and support others

Preschool and Pre-K Registration

Preschool and Pre-kindergarten Registration Overview

Registration for returning and new students begins in February. A lottery takes place in March. If all slots are filled, students registering after the lottery process are placed on a waitlist.

Registration Process

In-person registration will take place at the Bresnahan School Office located at 333 High Street.

Priority Registration

Priority Registration is for:

  • Returning students who are currently enrolled in one of the Bresnahan School preschool programs this year and who will be entering into their second year of preschool.
  • Siblings of current and former students who have attended the Newburyport Public Schools Integrated Preschool Program (whether at the Brown or Bresnahan School).
  • Returning students will be given priority over new siblings.

Required Forms

  1. $300.00 Registration fee, check or money order made payable to the Newburyport Public Schools (no cash or credit accepted)
  2. Complete all of the Required Forms on our Enrollment Page.
  3. Complete all of the Additional Bresnahan Enrollment Forms on our Enrollment Page.

Required Documents

Please make copies of each of the following before submitting your application. See our Required Documents on our Enrollment Page for more information.

  • Your child’s birth certificate
  • Your child’s most recent health record including a lead test, immunization, and physical (or MA Health Form)
  • Proof of Newburyport Residency (must be one of the following: utility bill, ex: water bill, electricity bill, cable bill, mortgage/lease agreement)

2025-26 Tuition

The Preschool/PreK program is a tuition program.  All tuition rates are set annually by the Newburyport School Committee. Tuition may be paid in full by August 1st or through a payment plan outlined below.

 

Tuition Fees and Payment Plans

 

Tuition Payment

The Newburyport Public Schools has set up on-line tuition payments through Uni-Pay Gold.

All tuition payments for the 2025-2026 school year must be paid on-line. Only electronic checks and credit cards will be accepted for tuition payments. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to set up an account with Uni-Pay Gold and make your first payment. 

Please note that we do not send bills out each month.  A new feature in Uni-Pay Gold enables customers the ability to set up a payment schedule plan which will automatically make deductions in accordance with your payment schedule. We strongly encourage all families to use this new feature. You may also find it helpful to set up your own personal calendar with a tuition reminder/alert and embed the Uni-Pay Gold link into your reminder message.

All tuition payments must be current by the 1st day of school or your child will not be able to start in his/her program.

If you have any questions about your tuition rate or payment schedule, kindly contact my administrative assistant, Lori Morasse, at lmorasse@newburyport.k12.ma.us or at (978) 465-4431, ext. 3125.