smart start school guide / 37 Matters School Guide (continued) SCHOOL NAME/LOCATION CONTACT/AGES SERVED ABOUTTHE SCHOOL Millburn Cooperative Nursery School 951 Ridgewood Road, Millburn Located insideTaylor Park playground Eileen Gefell and Adrienne Topping – Directors 973-379-2778 millburncoop.org A multi-age program with an emphasis on socialization, independence and child-led learning., children play outside every day and are encouraged to grow at their own pace. Parents participate in the classroom on a daily basis. Montclair Cooperative School 65 Chestnut Street, Montclair AnaYounghusband – Director of Admission 973-783-4955 Preschool – Grade 8 montclaircoop.org Montclair Cooperative School is a community of students, teachers and parents dedicated to creating a diverse and nurturing environment and providing rigorous academics through an experiential curriculum. Children flourish intellectually and develop social skills along with a deep sense of community responsibility. Morrow Memorial Preschool 600 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood Cynthia Hicks – Director 973-763-5460 Ages 2½ – 5 morrowpreschool.org Morrow is a co-operative preschool offering a creative, play- based curriculum, encouraging exploration and growth with enrichment in art, music, science, math, yoga and drama. Co-op, partial-co-op and non-co-op classes are offered for ages 2½ to 4 and a non-co-op Pre-K class for 5-year-olds. Neighborhood House Nursery School 12 Taylor Street, Millburn Jennifer Langan – Executive Director 973-376-0739 Ages 2½ – 5 neighborhoodhousenursery.org Neighborhood House, located in a charmingVictorian house, provides a home-away-from-home environment where children learn to love the process of learning and discovery.The garden area offers students the opportunity to connect learning to the natural environment.Flexible scheduling is available. Open Door Nursery School 432 Wyoming Avenue, Millburn Alethea Randazza – Director 973-376-9303 Ages 2½ – 5 opendoornurseryschool.com For more than 40 years, Open Door has provided positive, enriching experiences for preschoolers to play and learn through child-centered activities and curriculum. It aims to be responsive to the development of the whole child, fostering cognitive growth, curiosity, self-confidence and emotional independence. Prospect Cooperative Nursery School 646 Prospect Street, Maplewood Dana Cavanaugh – Director 973-763-8955 Ages 2 – 5 prospectpreschool.org Prospect Preschool is a play-based co-operative preschool which provides a safe, nurturing environment for children to begin a lifelong love of learning. Parents are offered the opportunity to play an integral, hands-on role in their child’s crucial early learning experience. South Mountain Nature School South Mountain Reservation Essex County Mary Clair Sonneman – Director 973-219-2392 Ages 2 – 8 southmountainnatureschool.com South Mountain Nature School offers a nature immersion curriculum with an inquiry-based teaching style taught by Cedarsong Way-certified and NJ State-certified teachers. Classes help to develop a deep connection with nature and inspire cooperative play. The Craig School Lower/Middle School: 10 Tower Hill Road, Mountain Lakes Craig High School : 310 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton Nicole Moon – Director of Admissions 973-334-1295, ext. 212 Grades 2 – 12 craigschool.org The Craig School is an independent school that specializes in working with students with learning disabilities. Its academic program is aligned with the NJ Student Learning Standards and features learning strategies such as multi-sensory approaches, assistive technology and organizational skills. The Sundance School 401 Greenbrook Road, North Plainfield Joann Merrigan – Director of Fine and Creative Arts 908-561-5055 joannmerrigan@yahoo.com Age 2 – 5th grade thesundanceschool.com An exceptional preschool-through-elementary education with a stimulating hands-on, arts-integrated curriculum that embraces the whole child, the Sundance School sets the stage for your child’s future success.