Preschool Lottery
Preschool Lottery
Our preschool program provides high-quality, inclusive education that supports every child's unique growth and development.
We are committed to creating engaging learning experiences that prepare young learners for future success through strong family partnerships, collaborative teaching, and developmentally appropriate play.
Questions about the Preschool Lottery or our Early Childhood Program? Email preschoolmtps@monroetwp.k12.nj.us
2026–2027 Eligibility
Residency Requirement
Open to Monroe Township residents.
Age Requirement
Children must turn 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1, 2026.
Explore our Early Childhood page to learn more about our preschool Curriculum and learning experiences.
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2026–2027 Preschool Application Status
The 2026–2027 Preschool Application Form is now closed.
Families who submitted an application will receive lottery information and results updates using the email address provided during the application process.
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The Lottery Process
Due to limited preschool seats, eligible applicants are selected through a completely random lottery process.
Each school will conduct separate drawings based on age group:
- One lottery for eligible 3-year-old applicants
- One lottery for eligible 4-year-old applicants
The 2026–2027 Preschool Lottery took place on:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM
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Lottery Numbers & Results
Lottery numbers were sent on:
Friday, May 1, 2026
Numbers will be emailed to the address provided on the preschool application.
Following the lottery, families may view results below:
2026–2027 Preschool Lottery Results
2025–2026 Preschool Lottery Results
Click here to view past results.
Each school has a separate results tab for 3-year-old and 4-year-old applicants.
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School Placement Information
Students selected through the preschool lottery will be placed at either:
- Their assigned home school, or
- An affiliated community provider location
Due to limited program capacity, individual school placement requests cannot be accommodated.
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Waiting List
Students who are not selected during the lottery process will automatically be placed on a waiting list.
If a seat becomes available, families will be contacted based on the waiting list process.
Preschool Locations
Staff Contacts
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Ms. Stephanie Dougherty
Director of Early Childhood -
Mrs. Jeanne Leighton
Preschool Administrative Assistant -
Mrs. Karen Carino
Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist -
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Mrs. Lori O'Toole
Preschool Instructional Coach -
Mrs. Karen Pedano
Preschool Intervention & Referral Specialist
Community Parent Involvment Specialist
Send Email -
Mrs. Danielle Smith
Preschool Instructional Coach -
Mrs. Christina Spaman
Preschool Nurse