Eligibility:
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Child must be 2 by October 1st
Two Year Old Program:
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MON/WED/FRI 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Tuition: $3,800 per year
Program Highlights:
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Develop a sense of security and a feeling of success away from home
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Learn through Creative Curriculum for Twos - a comprehensive, research based curriculum that features exploration and discovery, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills
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Develop self-expression and develop self-control
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Experience the benefits of Experiential learning...have fun by doing!
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Benefit from a nurturing class size – Two seperate classrooms with a maximum of
15 students and 2 teachers in each.
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Foster exploration of nature in our outdoor classroom and sensory garden
Open Registration begins on January 1, 2022 for the 2022-2023 school year
Personal tours are unavailable at this time. Please contact Director Amy Crandall with additional questions.
She can be reached by phone at 973.635.5261 or via email at director@chathampreschool.org.
Daily Schedule
Sign in, drop off
Choice time with toys, puzzles, free art
Outdoor play or Gym time
Wash hands
Snack
Small group art projects, choice time
Class clean up
Circle time - music, dance, instruments, parachute
Ride on toys, books, stamps
Dismissal
3-Year Olds




Eligibility:
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Child must be 3 by October 1st
3-Year Old Program:
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4-Day Option:
MON/TUES/WEDS/ THU Enrichment class 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuition: $4,950 per year
Program Highlights:
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Learn through the Creative Curriculum for Preschool - a comprehensive,
research based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as
a way of learning, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity,
and life long critical thinking skills
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Develop self-expression and continue to develop self control and a sense
of responsibility
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Experience the benefits of experiential learning,,, have fun, learn by doing!
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Benefit from a nurturing class size - 2 separate classrooms with a
maximum of 15 students and 2 teachers
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Foster exploration of nature in our outdoor classroom and sensory garden
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Open Registration begins on January 1, 2022 for the 2022-2023 school year
Personal tours are unavailable at this time. Please contact Director Amy Crandall with additional questions.
She can be reached by phone at 973.635.5261 or via email at director@chathampreschool.org.
Daily Schedule
Arrive at school via car drop-off line
Choice time - interact with others, blocks, dress up, kitchen, puzzles, books, easel, sand and water tables.
Circle time- take attendance, sing, introduce or advance study
Small group project
Outdoor play or gym time
Class Clean Up- each child gets a specific job
Reading on the rug with a book
Wash hands
Snack
Read aloud at Circle
Dismissal
4-Year Olds




Eligibility:
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Child must be 4 by October 1st
4-Year Old Program:
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5-Day Option:
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri 9:00-12:00 pm
Tuition: $5,950 per year
Program Highlights:
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Learn through the Creative Curriculum for Preschool - a comprehensive,
research based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as
a way of learning, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity,
and life long critical thinking skills
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Numerous visiting programs and field trips to enhance curriculum
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Develop creativity, a sense of responsibility and self-reliance
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Benefit from a Nurturing Class Size - Maximum of 16 students and 2 teachers
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Foster exploration of nature in our outdoor classroom and sensory garden
Open Registration begins on January 1, 2022 for the 2022-2023 school year
Personal tours are unavailable at this time. Please contact Director Amy Crandall with additional questions.
She can be reached by phone at 973.635.5261 or via email at director@chathampreschool.org
Daily Schedule
Arrive at school via drop-off line
Children are free to choose activities set up in classroom.
Circle Time - greeting songs, attendance, weather, study
Art activity or lesson for day in small groups
Circle Time - music and special activity
Clean up/individual book time
Story time
Bathroom/hand washing followed
Snack
Outdoor play or gym time
Dismissal
4 and 5 Year Olds




Eligibility:
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Child must be 4 by October 1st
4 and 5 Year Old Program:
MON/TUES/WED/TH 9:00am-1:00pm
FRI 9:00-12:00 (no lunch)
Tuition: $7100
Program Highlights:
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Learn through Creative Curriculum for Preschool - a comprehensive, research based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as a way of learning, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity, and life long critical thinking skills
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Design for children not ready to attend Kindergarten, or an older 4, rich with K readiness activities
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Develop creativity, sense of responsibility and self-reliance
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Benefit from a nurturing class size - maximum of 12 students with 2 teachers
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Foster exploration of nature in our outdoor classroom and sensory garden
Open Registration begins on January 1, 2022 for the 2022-2023 school year
Personal tours are unavailable at this time. Please contact Director Amy Crandall with additional questions.
She can be reached by phone at 973.635.5261 or via email at director@chathampreschool.org.
Kindergarten Enrichment

Exploration of Literacy, Math, Science and Art!
Our goal is to provide opportunities to develop skills essential for lifetime learning





Come and explore new ideas and interests and have fun learning by doing!
KINDERGARTEN ENRICHMENT...Registration for the 2022 - 2023 school year will begin in January, as children are registering for Kindergarten. AM & PM sessions available, open enrollment until classes are full. For more information, contact Director Amy Crandall at director@chathampreschool.org.
Our Kindergarten Enrichment Program Highlights:
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Creatively designed by caring staff to complement and reinforce your Kindergartner's school day.
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Program coordinated by certified teacher with K enrichment planning credentials
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Communication with district Kindergarten teachers to reinforce NJ state standards.
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Exploration of Literacy, Math, Science, and Art.
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Experiential learning,., have fun, learn by doing!
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Nurturing Class Size maximum of 12 students with 2 teachers
K Enrichment Program
AM MON/TUES/WEDS/THU/ FRI enrichment class 9:00 AM -12:15 PM, BYO lunch
PM MON/TUES/WEDS/THU class 11:45 AM- 2:45 PM, BYO lunch
Tuition:
AM class (Mon, Tues, Weds, Thu, Fri): $5,950 per year
PM class (Mon, Tues, Weds, Thu): $4,950 per year
Daily Schedule
Free play - includes rotating items at brio table, blocks & legos, puzzles, play kitchen, games, manipulatives, easel art, and free art.
Clean up
Circle time: calendar, weather, math and literacy skills, songs, class games, story, and project demonstration
Project/games: projects include arts and crafts, writing, science experiments. Children transition to educational games when project is complete
Outdoor play or gym time
Wash hands
Lunch
Dismissal