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SAN MATEO PARENTS NURSERY SCHOOL IS A DIVERSE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE LEARNING AND GROWTH OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS. ITS GOAL IS TO CREATE A LOVING, SUPPPORTIVE, EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ENVIRONMENT TO STUDENTS WITH AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FORMAL CLASSROOM SETTING AND TO COMMENCE THE NURTURING OF THE SOCIALIZATION SKILLS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY MAKE THE TRANSITION TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN A COOPERATIVE SETTING.

The Big Barn Preschool provides a loving and nurturing learning environment that enhances intellectual, social, physical, emotional and spiritual growth. Children, who are special gifts from God, are to be loved, respected, and offered challenges that foster interactive learning. Their goal is to collaborate with parents to help develop their child’s sense of independence and a positive self-image.

Episcopal Community Services empowers individuals and families to determine and follow their own paths. It’s the best way to transform communities. Our mission is to challenge and reduce intergenerational poverty. We increase the ability of people to improve their lives and achieve economic independence. We call upon every person to participate in sustainable, positive change for our communities. We envision a world where the path to prosperity is available to all.

Their mission is to provide quality care for children in the New Holland area, while their parents work, and to support the individual needs of every child

The Model School’s mission is to provide a true alternative for parents who know that children can’t wait and who want a comprehensive educational program in an ideally prepared humanistic developmental learning environment.

Neighborhood House Nursery School is operated by the Neighborhood Association, a non-profit, community-based organization. Opened in 1920 and located in a charming Victorian house just one block from Taylor Park, the NHNS provides a home away from home environment where children learn to love the process of learning and discovery. NHNS also creates a unique opportunity to connect learning to our natural environment with the use of our garden area. The pre-school program is open to children of parents who live or work in Millburn/Short Hills and the surrounding communities. Our staff works diligently to prepare each child for the transition to elementary school through fostering confidence, self-awareness and the ability to connect all learning to the world in which we live.

Hilltop School, through the use of developmentally appropriate activities, provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can develop physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively and where relationships are formed with other children and a network of caring adults. Their goal at Hilltop is to provide an environment filled with opportunities for children to explore and learn through fun, hands-on activities.

Their mission is to provide the highest quality preschool and early elementary education

Montessori education promotes the development of the whole child, facilitates the natural growth of self-discipline, and cultivates each child's inherent love of learning. Children's House Montessori School's mission is to provide an educational culture that respects the child's innate desire to learn. Our school fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking while preparing every child to be a thoughtful, independent, and compassionate global citizen.

In collaboration with parents, staff, therapists, and community, Children’s Odyssey strives to provide high quality, structured programming for children of varied developmental levels. Creatively designed activities reflect our responsiveness to children’s individual learning styles, needs, and interests while providing an engaging environment for all. Our emphasis on the whole child is consistent with our strong desire to assist a child n reaching his potential.We teach with the understanding that diversity of culture, background, gender, and physical or cognitive ability is a strength to be celebrated and respected.

Discovery Preschool will provide high-quality early education, inclusive of all young children and their families, by fostering a sense of community and encouraging the children to discover new things about themselves, their friends, and the world around them.