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New year, new school – what do you recommend?

Posted on | January 3, 2010 | View Comments

Preschool optionsIt’s a new year and for many parents in Glen Rock a child will start going to school this year. Preschools are a foundational step in setting your child’s expectations about the joys of social learning and their perceptions of school years to come. It may seem that numbers, colors, shapes and general playtime has that much impact but as a first impression, it last a long time. What are the good preschool options for kids in Glen Rock in 2010?

The two that always get mentioned in general conversation at the drop-off/pick-up lines and grocery stores are not actually in Glen Rock. First Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood has an outstanding, non-religious preschool as does the Fair Lawn Jewish Center.

Where do you send your kids? What has your experience been? Have you had kids at First Pres or at the FLJC? Tell us in the comments.

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Contributed by: Jeff Gothelf. on January 3, 2010.
Category: Community, Resources, School

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  • J Hahn
    2 other places come to mind:
    For smaller, more intimate day care is Patti's Playhouse. Patti McHugh (my sister) has run a small day care for years. She has occasional openings.
    The West Side Nursery School is very popular. It offers a well run preschool. www.westside.org
  • tgolin
    We have been very pleased with Sara's Preschool, on Prospect St. in Ridgewood. It is both a daycare and a preschool.
  • Just wanted to add the web address for Sara's Preschool:

    http://www.saraspreschool.com/

    Have you sent more than one child there? What makes it a great place?

    [Jeff]
  • J Hahn
    Both our children went to Sara's from age 4 months. They are now 17 & 14.
    1. Sara does a good job of hiring good people.
    2. Both children developed good social skills by being with other children for a good part of the day.
    3. While it was expensive, we made the decision and look back with fondness at our children's first 'school'
    4. Very convenient. Near by. Easy to park. Good playground.
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