b'SCHOOL/LOCATION CONTACT AGES ABOUT THE SCHOOL EARLY & PRIVATE EDUCATION CONTINUEDMickey FriedSloane GoldsteinDirector Ages 25 Mickey Fried Preschool believes that children learn as they Preschool 973-762-7069 play. It offers a warm, creative environment where each childs Oheb Shalom Congregation sloanegoldstein@ohebsha- unique style of living and learning is valued and nurtured. The lom.org preschool offers extended hours (8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.): per-170 Scotland Road, Southmickeyfriedpreschool.org fect for working parents! Contact the school to schedule a tour.OrangeMontclairAna YounghusbandCo- Ages 314 Montclair Cooperative School is a community of students, Cooperative School Head of School, Programteachers and parents dedicated to creating a diverse and 65 Chestnut Street, Montclair and Education nurturing environment and providing rigorous academics 973-783-4955 through an experiential curriculum. Children flourish intel-montclaircoop.org lectually and develop social skills along with a deep sense of community responsibility.Oak Knoll School ofKelly DunDirector of En- Lower SchoolCo- The Oak Knoll program offers rigorous academics that pre-the Holy Child rollment Management anded, Grades PK6; pare students to thrive in top-tier high schools and colleges. Lower School and Upper SchoolFinancial Aid Upper School Arts programs, competitive athletics and community service 908-522-8109 All Girls, Gradesopportunities ignite passions and define talents; healthy chal-Campus oakknoll.org 712 lenges encourage students to voice opinions, think creatively 44 Blackburn Road, Summit and take risks.Open Door NurseryAlethea RandazzaDirector Ages 25For more than 40 years, Open Door has provided positive, School 973-376-9303 enriching experiences for preschoolers. It offers a play-based 432 Wyoming Avenue, Millburn opendoornurseryschool. curriculum that fosters the emotional, social, physical and intel-com lectual development of its students. The goal is to encourageeach child to be self-confident and independent. Open Door wants its students to think critically and love learning!The Pingry School Sheila Ramirez, Director ofGrades K12 The Pingry School is an independent co-educational col-50 Country Day Drive, ShortLower School Admission lege preparatory day school on two campuses, committed to Hills (K-5) providing an unparalleled education that emphasizes honor 131 Martinsville Road, BaskingSamantha Schifano, Directorand character; students are academically engaged and have Ridge (6-12) of Middle and Upper Schoolaccess to extensive co-curricular opportunities.Admission & Director of Financial Aidpingry.org pingryanywhere.orgSouth MountainMary Clair Sonneman Ages 28 South Mountain Nature School offers Forest Preschool, Care-Nature SchoolDirector giver & Child classes and Summer Camp in the South Moun-South Mountain Reservation,973-671-8590tain Reservation. Its nature immersion curriculum is taught southmountainnature- by Cedarsong Way-certified and NJ State-certified teachers. Essex Countyschool.com Classes help develop a deep connection with nature and inspire cooperative play.TSTI Iris FamilyCarol PasterDirectorAges 25 The Iris Family Center focuses on each childs developmen-Center Preschool973-763-4600 tal needs and promotes a positive, secure and accepting Birth2: Parent and Meenvironment. Rituals are introduced in an age-appropriate Program programmanner, in an atmosphere conducive to curiosity and won-432 Scotland Road, SouthAges 25: Preschool der. A love of nature is instilled through use of three outdoor Orange tsti.org classrooms and a campground.38/ matters magazine / school 2020'