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BBOED Pre-K 3 & 4

Explore what makes our Bayonne Board of Education program special and discover all the ways children learn, play, explore, and build confidence throughout the day at the JCC.

A joyful start to learning begins here.

In our BBOED HighScope preschool program, children learn through purposeful play as they explore, interact, and use their creativity.

Look Inside Our Classrooms

Our bright, clean HighScope classrooms are thoughtfully designed with modern, child-centered furniture, new educational manipulatives, and engaging learning centers that give children opportunities to explore, make choices, and learn through purposeful play. Each center offers hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration while supporting children's development across a variety of areas.

Empty classroom with light yellow walls, large windows, small wooden tables and chairs, classroom supplies, and children's artwork on the walls.

Children's reading area with a bookshelf of children's books, a small blue sofa with a cloud-shaped pillow, and a calming corner with photos and artwork on the walls.

A children's play kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, decorated with a vase of pink and purple flowers, in a room with wall decorations, a window, and toys.

A classroom with yellow walls, educational posters, and visual aids displayed on the walls. There is a whiteboard with notes, a calendar, and yellow picture cards along the bottom. The room has a gray carpet in the center and shelves with educational

Classroom with wooden tables and chairs, a yellow wall, and educational displays, including a cabinet with baskets and a small shelf with toys and supplies.

A classroom corner with a pretend kitchen set, including a microwave, stove, refrigerator, and sink. There are children's drawings and photos displayed on the walls, as well as a gray rug on the floor and a wall clock showing 2:45.

A classroom with wooden shelves, books, educational materials, a chair, and large windows with white blinds letting in natural light.

Frequently Asked Questions

To be eligible to participate, children must reside in Bayonne, New Jersey. For Pre-K 3 children must turn 3-years old on or before October 1. For Pre-K 4, a child must be 4 years of age on or before October 1.
BBOED Pre-K is a full-day, five-days-a-week program. Consistent attendance is important for your child's experience and participation in the program.
BBOED Attendance Policy: Children absent for more than 10 consecutive school days in a month without documented medical illness will be removed from the program.
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No, uniforms are not required.
The district participates in the National School Lunch Program. Free meals are available only to families who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Families may also purchase school lunch through the program. Otherwise, please send lunch and snacks daily.
The JCC follows the Bayonne Board of Education’s decisions regarding school closures, delayed openings, and early dismissals due to severe weather. Families will be notified through the usual school communication channels.
When school is open, children continue their regular schedule with indoor activities and opportunities for movement and play in the gym when outdoor activities are not possible.
Yes, for families who need additional coverage before or after the regular Pre-K day, Wrap-Around Care is available for an additional fee.
Before Care: 7:30 - 8:30am
After Care: 2:30 - 5:30p
Our extended care program is available on regular full school days and does not operate on scheduled BBOED school closure days. Before Care is available on scheduled BBOED half days, but After Care is not.