b'FRUMIE BOGOMILSKYTHE KINDERGAN PRESCHOOLAges served: 2 - 5 years old113-117 Parker Avenue, Maplewood(973) 763-7455 kinderganpreschool.orgDuring their early years, children are naturally curious and interested intheworldaroundthem.Thismagicaltimeofextraordinary cognitive, emotional and physical growth, combined with an excellent early childhood program, sets the foundation for learning and social relationships.Our teachers create a warm and friendly environment and use learning centers that include blocks, art, dramatic play, books, manipulatives and scientific discovery so children have choices to actively explore. Parents are regarded as partners in the important role of raising children to be caring, responsible and creative Jewish adults. LYNN BUREK, ACADEMY OF SAINT ELIZABETHGrades served: 9 - 122 Convent Road, Convent Station(973) 290-5200aosenj.orgFounded in 1860 by the Sisters of Charity ofSaint Elizabeth, we are proud of our legacy as the oldest high school exclusively for young women in the state of New Jersey. As a private, Catholic, independent school, our mission is to promote academic excellence and moral responsibility within a nurturing community of faith. I believe that all students deserve to be educated in an environment where they may flourish while feeling safe and secure. They should have a deep connection to the learning community so they can develop a sense of self and purpose through meaningful experiences that foster intellectual growth and curiosity, commitment to goals and achievement, and an appreciation for the values of faith, family, community, and service. SLOANE GOLDSTEIN, MICKEY FRIED PRESCHOOLAges served: 2 - 5 years old 170 Scotland Road, South Orange(973) 762-7069 mickeyfriedpreschool.orgMickey Fried Preschool is a Jewish preschool open to families of all faiths and backgrounds. We are committed to providing a play-based, high-quality early childhood education to all children. Our school offers a warm, creative environment with teachers who value and nurture each childs unique style of living and learning. Since the foundation of personality, self-image and motivation to learn are all firmly established in the first five years of a childs life, we focus on giving your child the tools, space and support for the experiences that help them learn and grow.head of school /23'