For general questions about the Preschool Program, you may contact the main office at CELA Alwood - 973-778-0305 or CELA Brighton - 973-470-2060.
For questions regarding the Clifton Preschool Program for the Special Needs Child, go to the Preschool Program for Special Needs Webpage or call the Special Services Department at 973-470-2286.
Registration is now available for the 2023-2024 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).
Registration Requirements
Your child must live in Clifton
Your child must be 4 years old by October 1, 2022
You must be able to drop off your child at 9 AM and pick up at 3 PM
If you meet these requirements, please continue the registration process by following the steps below:
How to Register
Registration for the State-funded Pre-school program is required to be completed online from our REGISTRATION SERVICES PAGE