Preschool Registration

Preschool Program Overview

Our preschool program operates four days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday - with both morning and afternoon sessions. This inclusive program serves children with and without disabilities, fostering a collaborative learning environment. The morning session is designed for students ages 3 and 4, while the afternoon session is for 4 and 5-year-olds.

Peer models are students from the Hanover community who join the program to learn alongside their peers with disabilities. These children play a vital role by modeling appropriate behaviors and skills for our students with special needs. Peer registration typically takes place from January to February. In the spring, newly registered peers have the opportunity to visit the classrooms and participate in a screening process.

To qualify as a peer model, children must be 3 years old by September 1^st. They also must also be potty trained and able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate skills for their age.

Preschool Hours

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

Preschool PM Session
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

Preschool Registration

We are currently registering students for the 2025-2026 school year.

Online Registration

• First, please create an account in Halix (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 2025-2026 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 deposit of $250 for the program is due at the time of registration.

Payment Options

You may submit your payments online by using the UniPay Online Payment Center. You will need to select Hanover Public Schools, Cedar School, and Cedar Preschool Tuition to view payment options. You may also pay by check (payable to the Town of Hanover) via mail or in person at Cedar School.

Preschool Philosophy

All students at Cedar School are encouraged to grow and develop in an environment that is safe and supported by staff. We recognize and value individual differences and aim to provide diverse experiences and opportunities for learning. As a multidisciplinary team, that includes early childhood and special educators, school psychologists, behavior interventionists, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, and physical therapists, we continuously strive to develop programs that will provide preschoolers with the skills they need to become confident learners.

Preschool Faculty

Our faculty is comprised of a team of professionals specific to preschool programs. This team may include:

• Early Childhood/Special Needs Teacher
• Speech and Language Pathologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Physical Therapist
• Paraprofessionals

The preschool team will conduct screenings, individual evaluations, and provide appropriate referrals. We intend to serve the needs of young children by providing early detection and intervention for learning difficulties and developmental delays.

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