Clifton Public Schools
A Community of Learners
Preschool Programs
Clifton Early Learner Academy (CELA)
Registration is now Available for the 2025-2026 School Year
Clifton Public Schools offers free Full-Day Preschool for income-eligible 4-Year-Olds (please see the table for income-eligible guidelines). Limited spots are available for non-income eligible families on a first-come, first-serve basis upon completion of the entire registration process (online registration and providing the necessary documents to the Office of the Registrar).
Preschool Program for Special Needs Children
Do you have special concerns about your child's development? Clifton Public Schools provides a free preschool program to assist children, ages 3-5, residing in Clifton who have special needs, such as:
- Delayed Speech and/or language
- Visual and hearing impairment
- Delayed motor development
- Emotional or behavioral problems
- General learning problems
For further information, call the Clifton Public Schools Special Services Department at (973) 470-2286