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In cheerful and colorful spaces, The Preschool at Kent Place School engages all of a child’s senses—most of all the sense of wonder. As boys and girls form letters out of Play-Doh®, share stories, sing, and build with blocks, our accomplished teachers help them discover new worlds. We capitalize on children’s boundless curiosity, directing their exuberance into academic, social, emotional, and physical growth. In this warm and caring community, we help each child develop a strong framework to build on in Kindergarten, in primary school, and through a lifetime of learning.

Overview Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten program for boys and girls ages three to five.

Faculty Experienced early childhood educators, low student-faculty ratio.

Academic Highlights Literacy, math and science; handwriting and world languages starting in Pre-Kindergarten. Specials include physical education, art, creative movement, music, and library.

Spaces for Learning Spacious, colorful, and secure environment with science center, porch, garden, and areas for art, dramatic play, reading, math, writing, and outdoor play.

Nursery For boys and girls ages three to four. 5:1 student-faculty ratio. Monday–Friday mornings.

Pre-Kindergarten For boys and girls ages four to five. 7:1 student-faculty ratio. Monday–Thursday full day; Friday half day. Students bring lunch from home to eat in the classroom Monday–Thursday.

“Our preschool program is part of a larger vision for growth and development that touches all grades through high school. We keep this in mind as we develop and maintain our strong beliefs in fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning

within a vibrant classroom. This sets the foundation for children to take risks with great confidence in their later years.”DR. SERGIO ALATI, DIRECTOR OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL AT KENT PLACE SCHOOL

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Research shows that children who have the

benefit of a quality preschool experience are more motivated learners,

have better social skills and classroom behavior,

and are more prepared for advanced schoolwork.

In one of Kent Place’s lively preschool classrooms, children are giggling their way through a pile of seeds. Playtime? The children think so, but they are actually learning to sort and count, and they are learning about the seasons. This is play with a purpose. It is the way that young children learn best. Through dynamic, hands-on activities that the children love, we teach the beginnings of literacy, math, and science and, for our Pre-Kindergarten children, handwriting and world languages. All children are also introduced to music, art, drama, and movement. At the same time, we help them learn life skills such as problem solving, responsibility, and cooperation. Our boys and girls grow into not only excellent students, but also well-rounded individuals.

“Kent Place has had a remarkable impact on our five-year-old daughter, who just completed Pre-Kindergarten. She has evolved into an extremely confident young girl who

sees only success and believes she can accomplish anything. Emotionally, she has matured and is extremely empathetic to her classmates. Academically, the children

are challenged and intrigued all while making the learning process fun.”JACQUELINE ROSA, PARENT

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“We are happy you came to school today.” These simple and important words start each day during circle time. We want girls and boys to know they are valued at Kent Place. We work hard to foster a joy-filled environ-ment in which children feel secure. The more comfortable they feel, the more willing they are to take the risks that ensure maximum learning and growth. Our low student-teacher ratio allows teachers to spend part of each day working with children in small groups. Individual attention, along with opportunities for parents to get involved, creates a warm and close-knit community in which children flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Laughter and smiles bubble up easily and often in Kent Place preschool classrooms among children and teachers alike. Our teachers truly love what they do. To help each child learn and grow, they draw on strong backgrounds as early childhood educators, years of experience and on-going professional development. Enthusiastic and dynamic, our teachers delight in finding new and innovative ways of helping children to connect with concepts, and to make discoveries large and small about their worlds and themselves. Because they know the boys and girls so well, our teachers are able to form a special connection with each child.

“We visited and researched many of the Nursery/Pre-K programs in the area and found Kent Place to be the one that really excited us. Kent Place helped

our boys develop their interest in learning and sense of caring for others. The program supported our boys’ social and emotional development by weaving

caring, empathy, and respect for fellow students into their daily activities.” ISABEL MENDELSOHN, PARENT

With one teacher for every five children

in Nursery and every seven children in

Pre-Kindergarten, Kent Place provides many

opportunities for personal attention.

visiting kent place sCHOOL

We host Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten open houses throughout the year. We are also happy to schedule individual

tours. To arrange for a visit, attend an upcoming event, or find directions to our campus, call us at (908) 273-0900,

ext. 269 or visit www.kentplace.org.

applying to the preschool at kent place sCHOOL

• By September 1 of the year that a child will begin attending, a Nursery applicant must be three years old and a Pre-Kindergarten applicant must be four years old. • Your initial step in applying to Kent Place is to complete the Application for Admission. Please contact the Admission Office for application materials or download an application at www.kentplace.org. We begin accepting applications on August 1 for the following school year. • After submitting your application with the requisite fee, call the Admission Office to schedule a parent visit and the applicant’s screening date. Children visit the classroom and are observed in their play and social interactions. Applicants for Pre-Kindergarten should ask the child’s current teacher, if applicable, to complete the Teacher Evaluation Form and submit it to the Admission Office between December 1 and February 1. • The Application for Admission must be received by early January (check our website for the exact date). Applicants who have completed all admission requirements by February 1 will be given first consideration by the Admission Committee. Applica-tions completed after February 1 will be reviewed as space permits. Kent Place notifies candidates and their families of admission decisions in March. • We do our best to select applicants who are similar in their developmental stages and their readiness for our program.

kent place sCHOOl tuition

For tuition information, please visit our website at www.kentplace.org.

Kent Place does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or national origin in the administration of its education, hiring and admission policies, financial aid program,

and athletic or other school-administered programs.

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42 Norwood Avenue Summit, NJ 07902-0308 (908) 273-0900, ext. 269

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