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In cheerful and colorful spaces, Th e 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 clay, 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 fi ve.
Faculty Experienced and highly educated early childhood educators, extremely low student-faculty ratio.
Academic Highlights Literacy, math and science; handwriting and world languages (French and Spanish). Specials include physical education, art, creative movement, drama, music, and library.
Spaces for Learning Our Preschool is located within the 26 acre Kent Place School campus. The classrooms provide a 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 age three by September 1. 5:1 student-faculty ratio. Monday–Thursday 8:30am–11:30pm and Friday 8:30am–12:30pm.
Pre-Kindergarten For boys and girls age four by September 1. 7:1 student-faculty ratio. Monday–Friday 8:30am–2:30pm. Extended care
available until 6:00.
“Our vision for student growth and achievement begins with
Th e Preschool at Kent Place School, which, as an integral part of
our larger Kindergarten through Grade 12 community, off ers a
developmentally-appropriate foundation for life-long learning.”
DR. ADUNNI ANDERSON, DIRECTOR OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL AT KENT PLACE SCHOOL
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Research shows that children who have the
benefi t 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? Th e children think so, but
they are actually learning to sort and count, and they are learning about
the seasons. Th is is play with a purpose. It is the way that young children
learn best. Th rough dynamic, hands-on activities that the children love,
we teach the beginnings of literacy, math, science, 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 prob-
lem 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 fi ve-year-old daughter, who just
completed Pre-Kindergarten. She has evolved into an extremely confi dent 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.” Th ese 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-fi lled environ-
ment in which children feel secure. Th e 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 fl ourish 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 fi nding 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.
With one teacher for every fi ve children
in Nursery and every seven children in
Pre-Kindergarten, Kent Place provides many
opportunities for personal attention.
“My son really grew as a leader, which has continued into his
new school. He had all the preparation needed for success in the
new, very challenging program that he is now in.”
LINDA ESTY, PARENT
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“Every day, my daughter was thrilled to hop out of bed and head off
to school. She learned so many foundation skills, but she did so while
having fun with her teachers and friends. Th e entire preschool team
made learning exciting—and set her up for the rest of her educational
career. She was encouraged not to fi t into a cookie-cutter mold but to
be the best possible version of herself.”
TARA ZINNA, PARENT
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42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07902-0308
(908) 273-0900, ext. 269
www.kentplace.org
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