Prek & Preschool REGISTRATION (Starts April 4, 2025)

• For NEW Students whose parents/caregivers received notification from the Principal or designee that their child has a guaranteed spot in either Preschool or PreKindergarten, have confirmed enrollment, and paid the $100 Registration Fee, on or after April 4^th you will use the 2025-26 Registration Link to REGISTER your child with the WPS by May 1st.
  • Pay a $100 PreK non-refundable Registration Fee for ALL students/families to secure your child’s spot. Mail or drop off a $100 check at the Early Steps Main Office, made out to the Town of Watertown by April 1st. Please include your child’s name and school (Ex. John Smith, Cunniff School PreK). Upon receipt of fee payment, we will initiate the enrollment process and provide important dates in a follow up email later this spring in April.
• For RETURNING Students whose parents/caregivers received notification from the Principal or designee that their child has a guaranteed spot in either Preschool or PreKindergarten, have confirmed enrollment (Confirmation Link), and paid the $100 Registration Fee – you are already registered in the WPS and do not need to re-register. You will need to email Tricia D’Amelio at tricia.damelio@watertown.k12.ma.us a recent Utility Bill (electric, cable, phone) or drop off it off at the Early Steps Main Office by May 1^st.
  • Pay a $100 PreK non-refundable Registration Fee for ALL students/families to secure your child’s spot. Mail or drop off a $100 check at the Early Steps Main Office, made out to the Town of Watertown by April 1st. Please include your child’s name and school (Ex. John Smith, Cunniff School PreK). Upon receipt of fee payment, we will initiate the enrollment process and provide important dates in a follow up email later this spring in April.

All WAITLISTED applicants will be notified by the Principal as spaces become available via email at the beginning of each month (April 1, May 1, June 2, July 1, August 1). Once you receive a notification that your child has a space, and pay the $100 Registration Fee, you will then need to REGISTER your child

• For WAITLISTED Students: Here is the  2025-26 Registration Link to complete only after you receive notification that your child’s name has been moved from our WAITLIST to an open spot, have confirmed enrollment (Confirmation Link), and paid the $100 Registration Fee (see below) to REGISTER your child with the WPS.

REGISTRATION Link – 2025-26 Registration Link

1. You will start by making a Parent Account. This requires a working email address. 

• If your child is a Returning Student (Early Steps Preschool, Prekindergarten or has been evaluated by the Watertown Early Childhood Office) please answer “Yes” as a Returning Student/has attended WPS.

For information or if you have questions regarding registering your student in WPS, please contact: Registrar, Terri Stafford at 617-972-4216 or terri.stafford@watertown.k12.ma.us (Please email or call for an appointment.)

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WPS General Student Registration

• LINK to WPS Registration Page

For information or if you have questions regarding registering your student in WPS, please contact:  Registrar, Terri Stafford at 617 - 972 - 4216 or terri.stafford@watertown.k12.ma.us (Please email or call for an appointment.)

Registrar @Phillips Building, Third Floor

30 Common St.

Watertown, Ma. 02472

617-972-4216 X 37291

Fax 617-923-1234

Mandatory Registration Documents:

1. Copy of student birth certificate
2. Registering parent/guardian with official identification
3. 2 Proofs of residence: one from each Column below
4. Health:  Copy of yearly physical and updated immunizations document (U.S.physician)
5. school records or report cards (if records from their previous school were not already transferred)

Need financial assistance? Here is the link for Financial Assistance Forms to apply for a waiver of partial school fees, if you qualify.