Preschool Program

We are excited to welcome our newest students and families to the Integrated Preschool Program for the 2026-2027 school year!

Our program offers two preschool session options.

Morning Session

• Students attend four mornings per week, with no preschool on Wednesday mornings. Tuition is $2,500 for the school year.

Afternoon Session

• Students attend Monday through Friday. Please note that there will be no session one Tuesday each month in alignment with the Hanover Public Schools schedule. Tuition is $3,125 for the school year, which reflects the eight district-wide half-day Tuesdays.

We look forward to a wonderful year filled with learning, growth, and fun, and are excited to welcome our new preschool families to the program!

Preschool Hours

Preschool AM Session
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:45 am to 11:15 am.

Preschool PM Session
Monday through Friday, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

Preschool Registration

We are currently registering students for the 2026-2027 school year.

Online Registration

• First, please create an account on Halix (see Getting Started and Account Creation Instructions).
• Registration Express

Registration Forms

As part of the registration process, you will be asked to complete and upload the following registration forms.

• Original birth certificate.
• 2 forms of verification of residency/address in Hanover (i.e., license, tax bill, water bill, utility bill).
• Report of the most recent physical examination and immunizations.

Uploading Forms and Documents

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Program Description

• A tuition-based 4-day preschool program (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) with morning and afternoon sessions.
• Parents are required to provide transportation.
• Peer models must be toilet trained before the start of school.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the Cedar School main office at 781-878-7228.

Medical Policy

The medical requirements for Preschool admission are identified as:

1. A full physical exam, including a vision screening, by your family doctor/pediatrician within twelve (12) months before the start of school.
2. All students must be completely immunized according to the Massachusetts School Immunization Law, including the influenza vaccine.
3. Blood Lead Level, including level amount and date.
4. A physician's certification is the only acceptable evidence of immunization. The certification provided should contain the month, day, year, and type of immunization.

There are two exceptions to these laws: 

• For medical reasons.
• For religious reasons.

However, these will not be accepted as valid unless accompanied by:

• Official medical statement with reasons for medical exception and doctor's signature.
• Parent/guardian statement that immunization conflicts with religious beliefs.

Children will not be allowed to attend school without immunization documentation.

• If your child has had any vision or hearing testing done either at their regular doctor or a specialist, please include the results with the physical forms.
• If your child has asthma or a severe life-threatening allergy requiring an EpiPen, please see the school nurse for additional forms.
• If your child will require any medications to be given and/or kept at school, please see the school nurse for additional forms.

Tuition

Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $2,500. The required deposit of $250 will be deducted from the full tuition amount and the remaining balance will be split over four equal payments of $562.50.

Deposits

A $250 deposit for the program is due at the time of registration.

Payment Options

You may submit your payments online by using the Halix Payment solution. You may also pay by check (payable to the Town of Hanover) via mail or in person at Cedar School.

Preschool Philosophy

The Cedar School preschool program fosters an environment of inclusion, respect, and the belief that every child is a capable, curious learner. We offer a child-centered environment that values each child’s unique strengths and learning style. Our classrooms promote exploration, creativity, and independence while supporting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Through intentional planning and differentiated instruction, we ensure equitable opportunities for all children to learn and thrive. Collaboration among families and our multidisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals fosters a nurturing community that empowers children to build confidence, form meaningful relationships, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Preschool Faculty

Our preschool team is composed of dedicated, highly trained professionals who specialize in early childhood education and child development. This collaborative team may include:

• Special Education Teacher
• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Physical Therapist
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• School Psychologist
• Education Support Professional

Together, our staff designs and implements inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. The team conducts screenings and individualized evaluations, and provides early detection, intervention, and referrals when needed to support each child’s growth and success.

Referral

• If your child participates in an early intervention program, please have your service coordinator contact the Cedar School main office.
• If you are concerned about your child's development, please contact the Cedar School main office regarding monthly screenings for special needs.

Screening

Additional information will be provided at a later date and sent to the email address provided at registration.

Questions

For questions or concerns, please contact Cedar Elementary School:

Cedar Elementary School
265 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
781-878-7228