KCNS registration for 2023-24 is open!
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. Families with a child between 32-35 months must be approved for admissions by the Director.
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 2024-25 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 2024-25 school year. School Visits may be scheduled anytime. We look forward to hearing from you!
Nursery School Programs
Half Day |
Full Day |
KCS-Extended Morning |
KCS - Extended Afternoon |
Monday to Friday |
Monday to Friday |
Monday to Thursday |
Monday to Thursday |
8 AM - 1 PM |
8 AM - 5:30 PM |
8 AM - 12 PM |
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
Value |
Children who remain at KCNS 5 hours, or longer, per day are required, by CT state law, to nap (or rest) on a cot for, at least, 45 minutes in the afternoon. |
KCNS offers an Extended Morning Program only for students who attend the Kent Center School (KCS) Afternoon PreK program. As part of our Extended Morning Program, a Region 1 Bus brings the children from KCNS to KCS at 12 PM. |
KCNS offers an Extended Afternoon Program only for students who attend the Kent Center School (KCS) Morning PreK program. As part of our Extended Afternoon Program, a Region 1 Bus brings the children from KCS to KCNS at 11:20 AM. |
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 Tuition. If in financial need, please go to Financial Assistance.
For details on KCNS tuition, please go to Tuition. If in financial need, please go to Financial Assistance.
How to Apply & Enroll
1) To apply to KCNS, first complete STEP 1, the KCNS Registration Form:
2) To enroll, please complete STEP 2, the Electronic Enrollment Forms through Jovial: A $45 application fee is due upon enrollment. The electronic KCNS enrollment forms include:
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KCNS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) early education center.
6 Bridge Street, Kent, CT 06757 860-927-1294 [email protected]
6 Bridge Street, Kent, CT 06757 860-927-1294 [email protected]