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Kindergarten Registration 2026-2027

Kindergarten Registration

 

The Dumont Public School District has full day Kindergarten for all students at each of our elementary schools. A child residing in the Borough of Dumont who will be five (5) years old on or before October 1st of the school year in which you are enrolling is eligible to enter Kindergarten in September of that school year.  There are no exceptions to that date.

Please see district Policy 5112 for more information regarding the required entrance age.  

 

 

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.

Residency appointments will be held starting February 19th through June from 8:30am to 11:30am. Additional evening appointments will be held on March 10th and 11th from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.

 

PLEASE NOTE: YOU CAN NOT SCHEDULE A RESIDENCY APPOINTMENT UNTIL THE ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS COMPLETE.

 

General Information

There is a new registration process.

STEP 1: Review the PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

STEP 2: Prepare and Pre-Register

  • Gather Required Documents: Before starting, collect the necessary documents. You will need these as part of the registration process. Document requires are listed on the registration page.
  • Complete Online Pre-Registration: Click this LINK to complete the pre-registration. Detailed information is outlined HERE.
  • Submit Required Paperwork: Upload your residency documents into the portal and make an appointment to come in and submit the remaining documents. Students are not considered enrolled until the necessary documents are furnished.
  • Enrollment Review and Placement: After pre-registration is complete, enrollment will be reviewed. Placement will be finalized in August.  *The Dumont Public School District reserves the right to place a child at any of our elementary schools based on enrollment.*

STEP 3: Schedule your appointment.

  • All families will be required to schedule an in-person appointment: You will need to present your child's original birth certificate and any notarized documents or custody paperwork (if applicable) at time of appointment.
 

What Do I Need For Registration?

 

 

You will need the following items for registration:

  • Your child's original birth certificate.
  • Homeowners: Your original deed OR current mortgage statement OR your property tax bill.
  • Tenants: CLICK HERE for the required Landlord Affidavit.  All renters are required to provide a valid lease, proof of rent payment and notarized affidavit.
  • Families living with a Dumont Resident: If a Dumont resident is providing temporary housing to another family, CLICK HERE for the required Form C. In addition to the notarized affidavit, a notarized letter from the resident must also be provided.
  • FOUR documents showing family name and Dumont address.  Detailed information is outline in this CHECKLIST

 

 

 

IMPORTANT:  If your child currently attends the Pre-K4 program in Selzer School, please do not complete the online registration form as your child will be a returning student in the fall.  Please contact the registrar at (201) 338-8933 to schedule an in-person appointment to verify residency.

 



 

Please click the appropriate tab below to access required registration and medical forms.  Should you have any questions regarding medical forms, please reach out to your child’s school.