BASKING RIDGE
The Tree House
908-221-1619
www.thpreschool.com
1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Jen Nowack, Director
The Tree House preschool is a nurturing and creative preschool that encourages the development of each child’s social, emotional and academic potential. Accepting children ages 2 to 5, The Tree House’s goal is to provide an experience that is fun, educational, meaningful and developmentally appropriate for each child.
Program: 3, 4 or 5 days
Sunshine Preschool & Infant Care
908-604-2707
www.sunshinepreschool.net
3575 Valley Rd., Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
Renee Hartford, Director
Sunshine Preschool & Infant Care offers parents an affordable opportunity to give their child an academically enriching experience in a family-centered environment. Our 14,000 square foot building, located on private, park-like property in Basking Ridge, offers spacious and bright classrooms, a full gymnasium, an imagination room, and a designated art room. Full and part-time programs are available year-round to provide flexible options for families.
Program: 3 or 5 days
BERNARDSVILLE
St. John’s Nursery School
908-766-0374
www.sjotm.org
379 Mount Harmony Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Carey Kane & Kathy Tober, Directors
St. John’s Nursery School offers an organized, educational environment that focuses on the development of the “whole” child. Our certified, experienced teachers use the creative curriculum to enhance each child’s social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and physical skills. We partner with parents to develop the child’s independence, self-confidence, and love of learning.
Program: 3 or 5 days
School of St. Elizabeth
908-766-0244
www.steschool.org
30 Seney Drive, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Sharon Lynch, Director
The School of Saint Elizabeth provides students with a strong academic foundation, stimulates intellectual curiosity, encourages creativity and fosters self-respect. Children are encouraged to grow in knowledge, love and faith in a Catholic tradition of academic excellence. The School is committed to providing a supportive environment for all children and their families, and values racial, religious and ethnic diversity.
Program: 3 or 5 days
BRIDGEWATER
The Preschool Place & Kindergarten
908-722-0101
www.preschoolplace.com
594 North Bridge Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Carol Rubnitz, Director
The Preschool Place provides a developmentally appropriate, nurturing environment to promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth, as well as a positive self-image and a love of learning.
Program: 3 or 5 days
CHESTER
The Dogwood School of Chester
908-879-7477
www.thedogwoodschool.com
8 Dogwood Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Lisa Robbins, Director
The Dogwood School of Chester provides early childhood education for children two through six. Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood in Chester Township, it provides a peaceful, home-like environment and is the natural transition for a child’s first school experience.
Program: 3, 4 or 5 days
DENVILLE
Union Hill Church Preschool
973-361-5983
www.unionhillchurchpreschool.org
427 Franklin Road Denville, NJ 07834
Jill Head, Director
Union Hill Church Preschool provides a secure loving environment with small class sizes for children. The nurturing and experienced staff provides a variety of developmentally appropriate materials, activities and experiences that encourage a balance of academic and social growth.
Program: 3, 4 or 5 days
DOVER
El Primer Paso
973-361-0880
www.elprimerpaso.org
29 Segur St. Dover, NJ 07801
Kathleen Casiano, Director
El Primer Paso is a NAEYC-accredited, bilingual preschool program designed to build children’s kindergarten readiness. Certified teachers and bilingual staff help children develop language, social and communication skills while supporting families with culturally competent parent engagement and education programs. Family resources include full-day and after-school programs.
Program: various
EAST HANOVER
East Hanover Child Care Center
973-581-7100
www.easthanoverchildcarecenter.com
55 Eagle Rock Rd., East Hanover, NJ 07936
Barbara Fucile, Director
The East Hanover Preschool and Child Care is committed to excellence in early childhood education, striving to fulfill the unique potential of each child in a supportive learning environment. Our school provides children with a strong academic foundation. Our certified, dedicated teachers use the Creative Curriculum to enable children to build their own knowledge. We aspire to offer all children a safe, happy place where they can develop their social-emotional skills and feel proud to be part of our school community.
Program: 3, 4 or 5 days
JEFFERSON
Jefferson Child Care & Education Center
973-663-2704
www.jeffersonchildcare.org
29 Nolan’s Point Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Nikki Duda, Director
Jefferson Child Care & Education Center provides an environment that offers children opportunities to grow and learn through a developmentally appropriate curriculum, which recognizes and addresses the needs of each child who develops physically, emotionally and socially at their own individual pace.
Program: 3 or 5 days
MADISON
Madison Montessori School
973-966-9544
www.madisonmontessorinj.org
19 Green Avenue, Madison, New Jersey 07940
Laura Arzeno, Director
Madison Montessori School is a not-for-profit school that provides children with an authentic Montessori education in a creative and caring environment. The experienced Montessori teaching staff and student/teacher ratio is key to accommodating the many levels of ability in the classroom. The program is 5-half days per week for children 3- to 6- years of age.
Program: 5 days
Rainbow Montessori School
973-377-0135
www.rainbowmontessorinj.com
4 Madison Ave, Madison, New Jersey 07940
Pam Petrillo, Director
Rainbow Montessori is a non-profit school whose program is based on a unique balance between the benefits of the Montessori Method and the ideals of traditional nursery school. In our safe, warm and caring environment, the children are grouped by age and travel through five classrooms throughout the day. The school serves children ages 2 ½ through Kindergarten including young 5’s.
Program: 3, 4 or 5 days
The F.M. Kirby Children’s Center
973-377-4945
www.madisonareaymca.org
54 East Street, Madison, New Jersey 07940
Kare Matrisciano, Assoc. Director
The F.M. Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA is a state-renowned childhood development center serving families throughout the area. Located in a former elementary school, the Kirby Center boasts spacious classrooms, a full size gym, a kitchen that serves healthy meals and snacks, and extensive playground facilities
Program: 3, 4 or 5 days
MENDHAM
The Westmont Montessori School
908-879-6355
www.westmontmontessori.org
577 Route 24, Mendham, NJ 07945
Colette Cross, Director
Westmont fosters a culture of joyful learning, acceptance, belonging and family. The goal is to prepare children for life, and goes hand in hand with Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy of guiding and developing the potential in every child. The school partners with parents who want a strong educational foundation.
Program: 3 or 5 days
MORRISTOWN
Children on the Green
973-984-0094
www.childrenonthegreen.org
50 Park Place, Morristown, New Jersey 07960
JoAnn Quattro, Director
Children on the Green recognizes that all children develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially at their own individual pace. We offer an environment rich with materials, ideas, and caring supportive adults. Daily experiences will match the child’s developing abilities and challenge the child’s interest and understanding.
Program: 5 days
The Nursery School of the Presbyterian Church
973-540-1114
www.pcmorristown.org
65 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960
Jeanne Mueller, Director
PCNS is a traditional nursery school whose goal is to develop a positive self-image and attitude towards learning and to foster growth in all aspects of a child’s development including: social and emotional well-being, physical ability and cognitive development. Individuality is stressed and respected. The program provides a stimulation and prepares all children well for their next journey in Kindergarten. Presbyterian Church Nursery School is a great place to start!
Program: 3 or 4 days
The Frances & Herbert Brody Preschool of Temple B’nai Or
973-267-6424
www.templebnaior.org
60 Overlook Road, Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Jennie Rubin, Director
The Frances & Herbert Brody Pre-School of Temple B’nai Or is a national award winning, developmentally appropriate preschool that offers creative, modern learning for children ages 24 months through age 5 (Pre-Kindergarten). A warm and nurturing environment provides the perfect setting for children to learn and grow. A dynamic, experienced, and certified staff utilizes a multitude of techniques to engage your child cognitively and socially. Children learn about Jewish holidays and values as part of the innovative, and expansive curriculum. A spacious facility allows for safe outdoor and indoor play, regardless of weather. Half day and full day school and camp programs are offered September through July. Temple B’nai Or Preschool welcomes people of all faiths. This is a nut free/allergy friendly school.
Program: 3 or 5 days
MORRIS PLAINS
Joyful Noise Nursery School
973-539-9514
www.joyfulnoise400.org
400 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Kristen Herzog, Director
Joyful Noise is a traditional nursery school that provides children with an enriched Christian educational program. Each child is encouraged to develop in the areas of language arts, social studies, mathematics, science and all of the creative expressions.
Program: 3, 4, or 5 days
Morris Plains Cooperative Play School
973-540-1537
www.morrisplainsco-op.org
8 Cleveland Ave., Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Betsy McKeever, Director
Morris Plains Cooperative Play School is a nonsectarian cooperative with certified teachers that gives parents an opportunity to take an active and regular role in the classroom if they wish to do so. The child’s time is divided between child-directed free activities and teacher-directed organized activities, both coinciding with a set curriculum.
Program: 3 or 4 days
MOUNTAIN LAKES
Mountain Lakes Country Day School
973-983-9831
www.mlcds.com
356 Route 46 East, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Diana Grisi, Director
The mission of Mountain Lakes Country Day School is to ensure the highest quality early care and education in a safe, nurturing environment, recognizing the responsibility to all children to providing a setting that is responsive to children’s needs and respectful of each child’s individuality. The school provides children with numerous and varied developmentally appropriate experiences and opportunities that foster a sense of self-worth and competence. Full and part-time classes are available.
Program: 3 or 5 days
MOUNT OLIVE/FLANDERS
Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center
973-426-1525
www.mtolivechildcare.org
150 Wolfe Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Gail Reuther, Director
Mt. Olive Child Care & Learning Center’s Preschool Program is nationally accredited and 4-star rated and offers developmentally appropriate learning experiences to support intellectual (language, math, and science), social and emotional, and physical (fine and gross motor skills, creative art, music and movement) areas of development. The mission is to provide affordable, quality child care and education and family support services to the community, regardless of income.
Program: 3 days
PARSIPPANY
All Saints Academy
973-334-4704
www.allsaintspar.org
189 Baldwin Road, Parsippany NJ 07054
Judith Berg, Principal
All Saints Academy is a nationally accredited STEM school of the Diocese of Paterson and is founded in the Catholic tradition of academic excellence. It is committed to fostering each child’s first school experience as nurturing, productive and fun. The early childhood center is led by certified teachers that provide developmentally appropriate lessons and experiences and engage young learners to grow intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. Centrally located in Parsippany, All Saints Academy is a diverse and welcoming community for students in Preschool through Grade 8.
Program: 4 or 5 days
Children's Circle at St. Andrew Lutheran Church
973-884-3652
www.childrenscircleparsippany.org
335 Reynolds Ave., Parsippany, NJ 07054
Danielle Mautone, Director
Children’s Circle is a Christian day care center and is an outreach by the congregation to serve the community. The curriculum, staffing, and atmosphere reflect Christian values such as love, respect, and acceptance of all persons as children of God.
Program: 4 or 5 days
Hearts and Hands Preschool
973-257-5550
www.parpreschurch.com
1675 Route 46, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Scott Walder, Director
Hearts and Hands Preschool offers an exceptional preschool program for children aged 2 1⁄2 to 5.
Program: 3 or 5 days
PINE BROOK
Learning Garden Academy
973-575-8500
www.pinebrooklearningcenter.com
330 Changebridge Road, #201, Pine Brook, NJ 07058
Anette Myers, Director
Learning Garden Academy provides exceptional early childhood education through developmentally appropriate activities, materials and approaches. Our teachers are warm and nurturing and provide a culture where kindness, mindfulness, empathy and self- regulation are emphasized. Our goal is to provide a secure environment where children happily grow in their love of learning.
Program: 3, 4 or 5 days
SUCCASUNNA
Hillside Preschool
973-584-6040
www.hillsidepreschoolnj.com
113b South Hillside Avenue. Succasunna, NJ 07876
Jessica Lines, Director
The programs at Hillside are designed to encourage each child to thrive in the soil of learning and imagination through appropriate activities, reflecting the unique individuals God created them to be.
Program: 3, 4 or 5 days
WHIPPANY
Inspirekids Learning Center
973-515-5300
www.inspirekids.com
1 Veterans Place, Whippany, NJ 07981
Pamela Proctor, Director
Inspirekids believes in providing a solid framework and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for all children. Inspire kids differentiates itself not only by its exemplary program, but also by its staff of dedicated professionals committed to helping each child achieve his or her full potential. Our school transcends the limitations of a single classroom by rotating the children into multiple classrooms throughout the day.
Program: 3 or 5 days
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