Pre-Kindergarten Registration

  • The Chelsea Public Schools holds a lottery for pre-kindergarten programs for 3- and 4-year-olds.  Please note that there are limited seats available at the John Silber Early Learning Center every year.  For more information about the registration and lottery process, click here or view our Pre-Kindergarten Programs flyer (PDF).

    There are three program options for Pre-Kindergarten: 

    Half-Day Morning Program

    Days: Monday-Thursday (4 days)
    Times: 8:13am-11:05am
    Eligibility:

    • Child is 4 years old by Aug. 31, 2024
    • Child is a resident of Chelsea
    • Child is/will be toilet trained before school begins in September

    Half-Day Afternoon Program

    Days: Monday-Friday (5 days)
    Times: 11:45am-2:20pm
    Eligibility:

    • Child is 4 years old by Aug. 31, 2024
    • Child is a resident of Chelsea
    • Child is/will be toilet trained before school begins in September

    Extended Full Day Program

    Days: Monday-Friday (5 days)
    Times: 8:13am-5:30pm
    Eligibility:

    • Child is 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2024
    • Child is a resident of Chelsea
    • Child is/will be toilet trained before school begins in September
    • Parents or guardians must provide proof of employment, or participation in academic or training programs requiring minimum of 30 hours/wk

    A nominal fee is charged for the extended day program.