Part Time Preschools near Kearny, NJ

Bridge Classroom

Children in the Bridge classroom are strengthening their self-care skills, growing in their independence and enhancing the skills they need to be successful in a preschool classroom. The Bridge classroom is a purposeful year of preschool prep designed for children with birthdays later in the year or children who may need more time to strengthen self-care skills or social-emotional development. In this classroom, our Wonder of Learning™ education program supports children's independence as they continue to build skills necessary for handwriting and drawing with increased intentionality, learn foundational math concepts and build strong vocabularies.

Preschool Classroom

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Preschool Program

MCNS is an independent, play based preschool founded in 1955. Mastered teachers create an enriched, stimulating environment with an emergent, Reggio inspired curriculum centered on social interaction and critical thinking. Open until 6pm during the regular school year and the summer program.

Early Preschool

It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Part Time Preschool Program

Early Preschool

It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Early Preschool

It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Early Preschool

It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.

Pre-Kindergarten

In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.

Preschool Classroom

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Bridge Classroom

Children in the Bridge classroom are strengthening their self-care skills, growing in their independence and enhancing the skills they need to be successful in a preschool classroom. The Bridge classroom is a purposeful year of preschool prep designed for children with birthdays later in the year or children who may need more time to strengthen self-care skills or social-emotional development. In this classroom, our Wonder of Learning™ education program supports children's independence as they continue to build skills necessary for handwriting and drawing with increased intentionality, learn foundational math concepts and build strong vocabularies.

Preschool

Our specialized preschool curriculum uses rhymes, stories and hands-on activities to encourage those first steps toward building the foundational skills for reading, writing, math, and science.

Pre-Kindergarten

Our Pre-K Program is designed specifically to ensure students are ready to THRIVE in Kindergarten and beyond.

Preschool

We encourage these skills and more, as they start learning the alphabet, songs, color, paint, and how to eat and drink on their own – at chairs and tables like the big kids! Through our primary caregiving approach, we establish trusting relationships with both children and families, ensuring a smooth transition into the world of early childhood education. Our goal is to support the physical, emotional, developmental, and social needs of infants while maintaining open communication with parents and guardians to provide the best possible care.

Pre-K3

In our Pre-K 3 program, we focus on fostering comprehensive development in social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, and mathematical skills. Children learn to regulate their emotions by seeking comfort, demonstrating emerging patience, and understanding rules and routines with occasional reminders. They build positive relationships with adults, manage separations with resilience, and respond empathetically to emotional cues. In peer interactions, they cultivate friendships and use effective strategies for group participation, displaying cooperation by taking turns and problem-solving with adult assistance when needed. Physical development is encouraged through purposeful movement, balancing activities, and gross motor skills like manipulating balls, while fine motor skills are refined through the use of writing and drawing tools. Language and cognitive growth are emphasized as children expand their vocabulary, construct clear sentences, and narrate simple stories with logical order. They engage in conversations, practicing social language rules with reminders, and follow both simple and multi-step directions. Creativity and problem-solving are fostered through imaginative play, flexible thinking, and recalling familiar experiences to connect with everyday situations. Symbolic thinking emerges as children classify objects, use symbols in play, and engage in socio-dramatic activities. Literacy skills develop through phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, and interactive reading experiences, while writing progresses from scribbles to forming letters and strings. In math, children count objects, connect numerals with quantities, and explore spatial reasoning, shapes, and patterns, laying the foundation for more advanced concepts.

Preschool

We encourage these skills and more, as they start learning the alphabet, songs, color, paint, and how to eat and drink on their own – at chairs and tables like the big kids! Through our primary caregiving approach, we establish trusting relationships with both children and families, ensuring a smooth transition into the world of early childhood education. Our goal is to support the physical, emotional, developmental, and social needs of infants while maintaining open communication with parents and guardians to provide the best possible care.

Pre-K3

In our Pre-K 3 program, we focus on fostering comprehensive development in social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, and mathematical skills. Children learn to regulate their emotions by seeking comfort, demonstrating emerging patience, and understanding rules and routines with occasional reminders. They build positive relationships with adults, manage separations with resilience, and respond empathetically to emotional cues. In peer interactions, they cultivate friendships and use effective strategies for group participation, displaying cooperation by taking turns and problem-solving with adult assistance when needed. Physical development is encouraged through purposeful movement, balancing activities, and gross motor skills like manipulating balls, while fine motor skills are refined through the use of writing and drawing tools. Language and cognitive growth are emphasized as children expand their vocabulary, construct clear sentences, and narrate simple stories with logical order. They engage in conversations, practicing social language rules with reminders, and follow both simple and multi-step directions. Creativity and problem-solving are fostered through imaginative play, flexible thinking, and recalling familiar experiences to connect with everyday situations. Symbolic thinking emerges as children classify objects, use symbols in play, and engage in socio-dramatic activities. Literacy skills develop through phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, and interactive reading experiences, while writing progresses from scribbles to forming letters and strings. In math, children count objects, connect numerals with quantities, and explore spatial reasoning, shapes, and patterns, laying the foundation for more advanced concepts.

Part Time Preschool Program

Pre-K ( 3 and 4yr old programs)

At Pee Wee Prep, our 3- and 4-year-old program uses the Creative Curriculum to spark curiosity. In a warm, play-based environment, children build social skills and confidence through music, movement, and hands-on discovery. We ensure every child feels safe, inspired, and ready for school!

Preschool Program

Preschool

Children start their journeys into a more structured classroom setting designed to set them up for kindergarten success.

Preschool Program

Preschool Program

Early Arts Preschool

Early Arts Preschool prepares children for kindergarten through a balanced, art and play-based approach that builds strong foundations in early literacy, math, science, social skills, and independence that will help them grow confident and ready to thrive.