b'2020-2021Matters School GuideSee what our area schools have to offerSCHOOL/LOCATION CONTACT AGES ABOUT THE SCHOOL EARLY & PRIVATE EDUCATIONFar Brook School Emi IthenDirector ofCo-ed, Nursery With a tradition of innovation and an emphasis on integrat-52 Great Hills Road, Short Hills Enrollment Management Grade 8 ing science, math, literacy, technology, and art, Far Brooks 973-379-3442 progressive approach harnesses childrens curiosity as a farbrook.org powerful ally in deep and joyful learning. Classrooms open to nine wooded acres and wetlands, a perfect environment for exploring the natural world and making connections.The Preschool atKim ClaryDirector of Pri- Co-ed, Ages 3 5 At the Preschool at Kent Place, experienced, highly educated Kent Place School mary School Admission teachers lead a program devoted to the instruction of early 42 Norwood Avenue, Summit 908-273-0900, ext. 269 childhood science, math, reading and writing. The curriculum kentplace.org is enriched with classes in physical education, creative move-ment, music, French and Spanish, and by trips to the library. Aftercare is available for pre-K.Kent Place School Julia WallDirector ofGirls, Grades K Founded in 1894, Kent Place School is New Jerseys only 42 Norwood Avenue, Summit Enrollment 12 independent, nonsectarian, college preparatory day school 908-273-0090, ext. 254 for girls. Small classes, individualized college counseling, kentplace.org state-of-the-art technology, leadership development, inter-scholastic athletics and diverse options in the fine arts define a Kent Place education.The KinderGanFrumie BogomilskyAges 18 monthsKinderGan Preschool seeks to create a stimulating and enrich-Preschool Director5ing educational environment for each and every child. Its 113 Parker Avenue, Maplewood 973-763-7455 comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program is kinderganpreschool.org designed to promote each childs intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth. All games and activities are skill-based and goal oriented, so that the children grow with everything that they do. KinderGan is open from 7 a.m.6:00 p.m. and encompasses a preschool day as well childcare hours. Maplewood OutsideChristy ZoltyDirector,Ages 28 Maplewood Outside School is a progressive school operating SchoolPreschool Teacherentirely outdoors. The Forest Preschool program is designed South Mountain Reservation,973-913-4792 to positively connect children with nature through immer-maplewoodoutsideschool. sion programs that stimulate their curiosity about the natural Maplewood com world. The goal is to tap into the childrens sense of wonder about nature and connect that wonder to science, math, pre-literacy and the arts.school guide /37'