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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.

TO DEVELOP EACH CHILD IN AN ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING AND NURTURING JEWISH ENVIRONMENT, SO THAT EACH CHILD APPLIES LEARNED WISDOM AND COMPASSION TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD.

Marble Hill Nursery School is a non-profit parent cooperative nursery school. Founded in 1953 by parents living in the Marble Hill Houses, our school offers a high-quality, early childhood education to an ethnically and socio-economically diverse group of children.

Their mission is to provide quality education and childcare that follows the philosophy and training of Maria Montessori and Association Montessori Internationale. Their program is holistic: nurturing and developing the mind, body, and spirit of each child. They are committed to providing trained staff and certified teachers, working with families to foster independence in their child and meet each child’s individual needs, and operating in an ecologically conscious way.