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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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