Please join us at KECNS
To be eligible for admission to the KECNS 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 KECNS 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
KECNS 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.
KECNS' 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
KECNS 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.
KECNS' 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!
Programs & Tuition
Early Care |
Nursery School Program |
Full Day Program (only if enough student interest) |
KCS Pre-K Extended Morning Program |
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 |
KECNS 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 |
KECNS 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 KECNS to KCS. |
KECNS provides flexible enrollment. Children can attend KECNS for one, two, three, four or five days a week.
For details on KECNS tuition, please go to Pay Tuition. If in financial need, please go to Financial Assistance.
For details on KECNS tuition, please go to Pay Tuition. If in financial need, please go to Financial Assistance.
How to Apply & Enroll
To apply to KECNS,
For enrollment to KECNS, please return the following forms, signed and dated:
- please complete the Child Enrollment Form, accompanied by a $45 application fee, and return it to KECNS (see Contact Information).
For enrollment to KECNS, please return the following forms, signed and dated:
- KECNS Emergency Card
- Use of Photos Form
- Child Guidance (Discipline) 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
KECNS Emergency Card
Use of Photos Form
Child Guidance (Discipline) Policy Form
CT Early Childhood Health Assessment Form
KECNS Emergency Card
Use of Photos Form
Child Guidance (Discipline) Policy Form
CT Early Childhood Health Assessment Form
KECNS 6 Bridge Street, Kent, CT 06757 860-927-1294 kecns1@gmail.com