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Alexis Ritter Gubbay
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Username: Somamma
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 12:57 pm: | 
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Hi, I am moving to SO and have a child who will be 3 in september. Can you give me your ideas and thoughts about the available nursery schools in the local area? Thanks |
catmanjac
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Username: Catmanjac
Post Number: 270
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 5:03 pm: |
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I am a proud graduate of The Wee Folk Nursery School in Short Hills. I even have a diploma on my wall. I don't know if it is still there, however.
Another in Short Hills, if still there, is Far Brook School. |
Megan
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Username: Megan
Post Number: 110
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 6:10 pm: |
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I'm not sure if Playhouse in West Orange has any spots for that age open, but my daughter has had a great two years there. http://www.playhouseonline.org |
Wendy
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Username: Wendy
Post Number: 2608
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 6:45 pm: |
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Wendyn has compiled a list that she's posted on the board several times. I did a search and found it for you:
"[H]ere part of a list I compiled with part time and/or half day local preschools in alphabetical order. I've tried to list websites or phone numbers where I have them. My kids are at the Y so I have no first hand experience with any of these. My friends like Hedwig Gruenewald, Open Door, St. Stephens (although they use the full time program) and Far Brook (which is very pricey). I've heard great things on MOL about Morrow, Playhouse and Prospect.
Good luck!
Children's Academy (Montessori) - Springfield http://www.childrensacademy.net/
Far Brook - Short Hills (full ‘school’ day) http://www.farbrook.org/
Hedwig Gruenewald Nursery School - Temple B'nai Israel - Millburn
JCC in West Orange
Kinder-Gan Preschool (Congregation Beth Ephraim)
Mickey Fried Nursery School (Congregation Oheb Shalom) - South Orange
Millburn Cooperative Nursery School - Millburn
Montclair Cooperative School - Montclair
Montessori School Of Millburn (Montessori) - Millburn
Morrow Methodist Preschool co-op - Maplewood
Neighborhood House Nursery School - Millburn
Open Door at Wyoming Pres. Church - Millburn 973-376-9303
Our Lady of Sorrows - South Orange
Playhouse - West Orange http://www.playhouseonline.org/
Prospect Presbyterian Preschool co-op - Maplewood
St. Stephens – Millburn http://www.ststephensmillburn.org/preschool/index.htm
South Mountain Nursery - Maplewood
South Mountain Nursery and Kindergarten
South Orange Country Day School (Montessori) - South Orange
Sprout House - Chatham http://www.sprouthouse.org/
Temple Beth El - South Orange
Temple Beth Shalom - Livingston
Temple B'nai Abraham - Livingston
Temple B'nai Jeshurun – South Orange
Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel
Weekday Cooperative Nursery School – South Orange 973-762-7879
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wunderdog
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Username: Wunderdogny
Post Number: 103
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 7:05 pm: |
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We LOVE Mickey Fried School at Oheb Shalom, as does our almost three year old. We signed up for summer session and re-upped for next year. |
Shanabana
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Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 554
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 9:02 pm: |
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Playhouse and Weekday are both wait-listing three year olds at this point |
sac
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Username: Sac
Post Number: 3487
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 9:13 pm: |
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Since most schools did enrollments for this fall a few months ago, you are likely to encounter waiting lists. But don't let that discourage you too much. If you don't immediately find a space at a school you like, get on a few of those lists. With patience and, in some cases, some flexibility on your part about which class you take (AM vs PM, 2-day vs 3-day, etc.), you will likely get a space at a school that suits your child's and your needs.
Good luck! |
red
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Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5740
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 8:45 am: |
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Alexis--it also depends on what you are looking for. Full-time? Part-time? Half-days? There are a variety of different schools....that may help narrow your search if you give us an idea. |
Carol Anne
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Username: Carol_anne
Post Number: 19
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 8:24 pm: |
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My 5 year old just graduated from Weekday and his brother will be in the 3 year old program next fall. Its a small cooperative with kind caring teachers who really work with parents to make sure the children get the most out of the school. Its definitely worth getting on a wait list there. |
calypso
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Username: Calypso
Post Number: 28
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 9:45 pm: |
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My older daughter went to the South Mountain Y and had a very good experience (especially if you can get Miss Jean for the four and five year old years). The Y is great for working parents because they can accomodate children for long hours and they are hardly ever closed for vacation. St. Stephens, on the other hand, follows the Millburn school schedule, which can be hard for working parents since there are so many days off.
My two little ones go to Temple Beth Ahm in Springfield. It's a small program and the teachers are loving, energetic and fun. I think they might have openings for three year olds. |
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