Join us at KCNS!
To be eligible for admission to the Kent Community Nursery School programs, a child must have reached his or her third birthday by December 31st of the current year. A child turning three after December 31st is eligible to join KCNS on his or her birthday, if space is available.
Toilet training
Children who are still completing toilet training are still eligible for admission. We understand that toilet trained children will occasionally have toileting accidents as they adapt to the environment and routine.
Admission Policy
KCNS does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), nationality, ethnicity, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in any school activities or operations, including school programs and events.
KCNS' Open House is held annually in the spring and summer (see Events). For new families, please contact us to register during the 2022-23 school year. School Visits may be scheduled anytime. We look forward to hearing from you!
Toilet training
Children who are still completing toilet training are still eligible for admission. We understand that toilet trained children will occasionally have toileting accidents as they adapt to the environment and routine.
Admission Policy
KCNS does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), nationality, ethnicity, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in any school activities or operations, including school programs and events.
KCNS' Open House is held annually in the spring and summer (see Events). For new families, please contact us to register during the 2022-23 school year. School Visits may be scheduled anytime. We look forward to hearing from you!
Nursery School Programs
Early Care |
Half Day |
Full Day |
KCS Extended Morning |
Monday to Friday |
Monday to Friday |
Monday to Friday |
Monday to Thursday |
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
KCNS early care for those students who need to be dropped off before the Nursery School day. |
Drop off no later than 8:45 AM |
Drop off no later than 8:45 AM |
KCNS morning program for students who attend the Kent Center School (KCS) Afternoon PreK program. At 12:10 PM, Region 1 Bus is provided to bring your child from KCNS to KCS. |
KCNS provides flexible enrollment. Children can attend KCNS for one, two, three, four or five days a week.
For details on KCNS tuition, please go to Pay Tuition. If in financial need, please go to Financial Assistance.
For details on KCNS tuition, please go to Pay Tuition. If in financial need, please go to Financial Assistance.
How to Apply & Enroll
To apply to KCNS,
For enrollment to KCNS, please return the following forms, signed and dated:
- please complete the Child Enrollment Form, accompanied by a $45 application fee, and return it to KCNS (see Contact Information).
For enrollment to KCNS, please return the following forms, signed and dated:
- Program Rates & Tuition Agreement Form
- KCNS Emergency Card
- Use of Photos Form
- Child Guidance Policy Form
- A CT Early Childhood Health Assessment Form or a similar form provided by your pediatrician, which includes the child's date of birth and is signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse documenting an examination completed within (1) year prior to enrollment, and that includes a screening for risk factors for tuberculosis; also note that flu immunization is also required by the CT DPH.
Summary of Forms
Child Enrollment Form
Program Rates & Tuition Agreement Form
KCNS Emergency Card
Use of Photos Form
Child Guidance Policy Form
CT Early Childhood Health Assessment Form
Program Rates & Tuition Agreement Form
KCNS Emergency Card
Use of Photos Form
Child Guidance Policy Form
CT Early Childhood Health Assessment Form
KCNS 6 Bridge Street, Kent, CT 06757 860-927-1294 [email protected]