| commitment to children's creativity since 2008 |
| commitment to children's creativity since 2008 |
Early Arts PRESCHOOL
Early Arts PRESCHOOL
Our New Jersey state certified early child care and preschool education for children 2-5 years old is provided in a unique home-based school setting, in a small group of no more than five or six children at a time, and under the guidance of always the same, highly qualified educators.
Time/Attendance Options
Time/Attendance Options
Early Arts Preschool is open September-June, with summer break July and August. We work Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm, with flexible 8-9 am or 3-4 pm late arrival/early pick up times allowed. Depending on our availability and your needs, the children are enrolled for 1-4 or 5 days per week.
Ratio/Group Size
Ratio/Group Size
Our ratio of children to adult is 5:1 - 5:2, or rarely, 6:2. Our regular group is five kids at a time. If it's six, it's only when two teachers are present. The same two teachers are working with the kids throughout the whole school year, in addition to our dance teacher that jumps in as a teacher's assistant if needed.
Sharing Documentation
Sharing Documentation
We use photo and video documentation to reflect and revisit experiences, feelings, ideas, and the learning process.
This we share with the children and their families on a semiregular basis.
Involvement
Involvement
We respect every child and his or her competencies, interests, and learning processes.
We also respect parents as each child's first teacher - families are always welcome to get involved.
Environment
Environment
Goals/Philosophy
Goals/Philosophy
Our primary goal is to respect our society’s standards for high-quality care and education through creating meaningful learning experiences that support and promote children’s progression to understanding
more complex concepts. We strive to promote children's meaning making through art and play-based early childhood education.
Curriculum
Curriculum
With the curriculum designed for family child care that is closely aligned to the NJ state early learning standards, we use children’s natural curiosity to create a love for learning where major emphasis is on creative activities and learning through play. Children are allowed to develop their own interests; we investigate, collaborate, and learn together.
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Our program is relaxed and informal, but there is dependable sequence to such events as eating, resting, activities, and play so that the children have the security of knowing what happens next. Transitions are never stressful. A healthy, nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack are freshly made and served daily. A quiet time follows lunch.
ART-BASED EDUCATION
ART-BASED EDUCATION
New dimensions of expression and learning are possible with added perspective and experiences of a teacher educated in the visual arts.
That develops higher order problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that will be fundamental for later learning through the elementary grades and beyond.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASSES
CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASSES
Enriched dance lessons and creative movement classes may be scheduled on some days by DDA Dance Academy in Paramus, NJ.
These fun 45-minute classes consist of a combination of dance, coordination skills, and rhythm. Skills that are introduced in the creative movement class are reinforced, and new skills are added to keep students engaged while playfully learning.
Both of my children have been with Sonja for two years, and honestly, if it were up to me, I'd keep them learning with her through Kindergarten! They play, dance, read, build, paint, draw, create...LOVE school! The amount of learning and creating that goes on is amazing. Sonja is caring, guiding, and direct in her approach with the kids. They experience structure without stricture.
Thank you Sonja!
Marlene
Marlene
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
depending on available openings
2 DAYS PER WEEK
TUESDAY / THURSDAY
MONDAY / THURSDAY
TUESDAY / FRIDAY
8 AM - 4 PM
3 DAYS PER WEEK
MONDAY / WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY
MONDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY
TUESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY
TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY
8 AM - 4 PM
5 DAYS PER WEEK
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8 AM - 4 PM
TUITION
TUITION
Tuition (c. $7 per hour) varies based on the weekly attendance schedule you choose for your child. Some flexibility with the schedule may be possible but must be discussed in advance. Tuition can be paid weekly or monthly, by cash, check, or mobile payment. Except during the summer months of July and August, tuition is expected on a regular basis, on our working and non-working days, and if child is absent for whatever reason. Tuition statement is provided at the end of the year for tax purposes.
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The size of our group is always 5 to 6 kids at a time and it is not getting bigger as the kids are getting older, so tuition is the same for all ages; your 4 or 5 years old will enjoy the same benefits of the small group and individual attention from their teachers as their younger siblings or friends.
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Creative movement classes may be scheduled throughout the school year. Dance fee is included in Tuition.
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In addition, three nutritious, healthy meals are freshly prepared daily and included in tuition price if the food program form is signed.
Enrollment is ongoing during the school year, depending on the space availability. Re-enrolling in spring for the next school year; after continuous enrollment is confirmed, priority is given to the siblings of the currently enrolled students and returning families. Available schedule is then offered to the parents on our waitlist. To inquire about our immediate or future availability or to join the waitlist, please fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page.
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In order to enroll your child for Early Arts Preschool Program, you must fill out the completed Registration Packet.
In addition, Advance Notice Fee (last two weeks paid in advance), and $25 Yearly Enrollment Fee must be paid in advance.
There are no additional hidden or surprise fees other that stated above.
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The fees can be paid by cash, check, or mobile payment option information will be provided. Contract that confirms our agreement and understanding of our Policies is not posted here, but must be signed after our Policies are discussed in person. We cannot hold your child's spot if any of the required documentation/fees are incomplete.
Click on the links to download and print REGISTRATION PACKET forms:
Click on the links to download and print REGISTRATION PACKET forms:
EARLY ARTS PRESCHOOL
ENROLLMENT FORMS
Basic parent and child information, Emergency contacts, Medical history, Social media policy with picture release form, State forms.
Child's health form completed and signed by a physician, with the examination dated within 12 months prior the first day of school, and every 12 months from the date of the examination thereafter.
Child Care Food Program ensures that all children receive nutritious, well-balanced meals while in school. Three meals are included in tuition price if child's Food Program Enrollment Form is signed.
Keep these documents for your own reference:
EARLY ARTS
DAILY SCHEDULE
List of our daily activities with approximate times of the day.
Our sample menu, approved by Child Care Food Program.
ENROLLMENT
ENROLLMENT
CONTACT US ABOUT PRESCHOOL
Thank you for your interest in Early Arts preschool program!
For information about our waitlist or for any questions fill out the Contact Us form or call 201-300-6009 to leave the message.
Your e-mail will never be used in any other way than for occasionally contacting you with our updates.
Visiting time must be scheduled in advance, except for the parents of the already enrolled children.
Thank you!