Join us at KCNS!
To be eligible for admission to the Kent Community Nursery School programs, a child must be 32 months to 5 years old. Families with a child between 32-35 months must be approved for admissions by the Directors.
Toilet training
We require that children toilet trained to be 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 August. School Visits may be scheduled anytime and families may enroll throughout the school year. We look forward to hearing from you!
Toilet training
We require that children toilet trained to be 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 August. School Visits may be scheduled anytime and families may enroll throughout the school year. We look forward to hearing from you!
KCNS Programs
We are open from 8 am to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
KCNS provides flexible enrollment. Children can attend KCNS from two to five days a week.
KCNS provides flexible enrollment. Children can attend KCNS from two to five days a week.
Full Day |
Half Day |
KCS-Extended Afternoon |
KCS-Extended Morning |
Monday to Friday |
Monday to Friday |
Monday to Thursday |
Monday to Thursday |
8 AM - 5:30 PM |
8 AM - 1 PM |
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
8 AM - 12 PM |
Children who remain at KCNS 5 hours, or longer, in a day are required, by CT state law, to rest on a cot for, at least, 45 minutes in the afternoon. |
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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 offers an Extended Morning Program only for students who attend the Kent Center School (KCS) Afternoon PreK program. Parents/Guardians must pick up their child at 12 PM and bring them to KCS. There is no bus transportation. |
How to Apply
1) To enroll, please complete the Electronic Enrollment Form through Jovial
2) A yearly $45 application fee is due upon enrollment and is added to your first tuition installment.
3) Before the first day of school, you will need to provide your child's State of CT Department of Education Early Childhood Health Assessment Record and vaccination records), based on an examination completed within (1) year prior to enrollment, (or a similar medical 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, and that includes a screening for risk factors for tuberculosis; also note that flu immunization is also required by the CT DPH.)
2) A yearly $45 application fee is due upon enrollment and is added to your first tuition installment.
3) Before the first day of school, you will need to provide your child's State of CT Department of Education Early Childhood Health Assessment Record and vaccination records), based on an examination completed within (1) year prior to enrollment, (or a similar medical 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, and that includes a screening for risk factors for tuberculosis; also note that flu immunization is also required by the CT DPH.)
KCNS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) early education center.
6 Bridge Street, Kent, PO Box 594, CT 06757 860-927-1294 [email protected]
Parents/guardians have granted permission for all photos on our website.
6 Bridge Street, Kent, PO Box 594, CT 06757 860-927-1294 [email protected]
Parents/guardians have granted permission for all photos on our website.
