Proof of Wayne Residency A copy of your Lease or Deed, a Bank Statement AND one of the following: telephone bill, utility bill); the child's birth certificate, record of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (D.P.T.), polio, measles, rubella and mumps immunizations, and child's Social Security Card.
Q:
Is it necessary to bring my child to registration?
A:
No
Q:
What if my child just misses the cut-off date? Can I still register him/her?
A:
Children who will become five years of age between October 16 and December 31st of the upcoming school year are eligible to be evaluated for early admission to kindergarten. You must register the child following the same procedures as above. Cut-off for the early admission program is April 30th.
Q:
Do I have to confirm my residency if I have enrolled my child in kindergarten last year?
A:
No. Your recent enrollment confirms your Wayne residency.
Q:
Who should witness the residency declaration?
A:
The school employee reviewing your residency documents may witness your residency declaration. However, any competent adult may also be used.
Q:
What if I cannot come in on any of the indicated summer dates?
A:
We will continue to confirm residency through September.
Q:
What do I provide if I live with my child in my parents’ home?
A:
You may register for kindergarten any time by contacting the school your child will be attending. An appointment will be scheduled, at which time, you would be required to bring in the same documentation necessary for the early registration.
Q:
How do I know which school my child will attend and if busing is provided?
A:
School path and busing is determined by street address. Call Transportation at 973-633-3139.
Q:
What is the cut-off date for registering a child for Kindergarten?
A:
A child must be 5 years of age by October 15th of the upcoming school year.
Q:
Where and when can I register my child for kindergarten?
A:
Registration takes place at the school your child will be attending. Registration usually takes place on the first two Tuesdays and Thursdays of February between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Check the home page for updated information beginning in January.
