Southern New Jersey

New Jersey has long been noted for its excellence in education, consistently producing National Merit Scholars, above-average SAT scores, and impressive percentages of college-bound high-school graduates. Favorable student-teacher ratios and generous per-pupil expenditure reflect the underlying commitment and dedication to providing the finest in classroom materials and tools, individualized instruction, and special programs. Schools often form dynamic partnerships with the corporate and business segments of the community, sharing resources to maintain the leading edge in every endeavor. Residents of Southern New Jersey enjoy easy access to a number of highly acclaimed institutions of higher education including the prestigious Princeton University and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

 

Day Care Information

 

The New Jersey Department of Human Services regulates child care throughout the state, monitoring licensed child care centers and thousands of family day-care homes that are voluntarily registered with the state. Contact the Division of Youth & Family Services for details on a specific facility or use the statewide hotline for more general information:

 

Youth & Family Services

609-292-1018

www.state.nj.us/humanservices

 

Statewide Hotline

800-332-9227

 

Public Education System

 

Consult your local school district for the cut-off date in which a child must be five years old to register for kindergarten. To register your child, bring the child's birth certificate and social security number as well as proof of residency in the school district in the form of a current utility bill, federal tax return, mortgage papers, or a rental lease. New Jersey driver licenses are not acceptable verification for district residency. Registration is not complete without physician-signed verification of required immunizations. Transcripts from previous school attended and legal guardianship or custody papers may be required if applicable. For more complete information or answers to specific questions, contact your local school district:

 

New Jersey Department of Education

Trenton 609-292-4469

www.nj.gov/education

 

Academic Standards

Trenton 609-984-5322

www.nj.gov/njded/aps

 

Evaluation & Assessment

Trenton 609-984-6311

www.nj.gov/njded/assessment

 

Charter School Information

Office of Innovative Programs & Schools

Trenton 609-292-5850

www.nj.gov/njded/chartsch

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