How to Apply
The Screening Process
Our team completes a screening process to gather baseline information on your child's progress on meeting developmental milestones, to determine eligibility for programs, and plan for instructional programming. The screening process can also be used to determine potential need for additional services.
Three screening events are held per year by the early childhood team at Middlesex Elementary School. Participating in one of these events is the primary way to apply for the early childhood program for your 3 or 4 year old student. If you apply after the screening events, applicants are still evaluated on a rolling basis after the initial acceptances are sent. If you have missed the screening events and would still like to apply, please reach out to the Middlesex Elementary main office and ask to speak to the PreK coordinator.
Eligibility Requirements
The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for the screening process. You must:
Be a Middlesex County resident with a child that will be 3 or 4 years of age by September 30th of the current school year.
Provide required documentation: Proof of income for the household - proof of income is required from all parents/guardians who have primary custody of the student. Income includes employment earnings, unemployment or worker's compensation payments, SSI benefits, TANF, Veterans' benefits, survivor benefits, child support, etc.) Acceptable forms for proof of income include:
W2's
Tax documents with income information (2022-present)
Pay stubs from the previous two weeks
Signed statement from employer
Court papers regarding child support
Social Security benefits/Unemployment statement
For additional information on eligibility, please visit the eligibility page.