36 / matters magazine / school 2026 SCHOOL/LOCATION CONTACT ABOUT THE SCHOOL AGES →EARLY & PRIVATE EDUCATION 2026-2027 Matters School Guide See what our area schools have to offer Far Brook School 52 Great Hills Road Short Hills Emi Ithen Director of Enrollment Management 973-379-3442 farbrook.org Ages 3-grade 8 Far Brook School is an intentionally diverse, joyful and arts-infused community of learners where progressive education fosters academic excellence, a deep connection to nature and the confidence to become thoughtful changemakers. Small class sizes and nurturing environment ensure every child is known, challenged and inspired to thrive. The Hudson School Grades 9-12: 601 Park Avenue Hoboken; Grades PreK-8: 422 Willow Avenue, Hoboken Jamie Nestor Assistant Head of School, Admissions & Development 201.659.8335 admissions@thehudsonschool. org PreK-grade 12 The Hudson School is an independent PK3 through Grade 12 school in Hoboken where students are known, challenged and inspired every day. Rooted in courage, compassion and commitment, our community empowers curious, creative learners to think independently and make a meaningful impact in the world. KinderGan Preschool 113 Parker Avenue Maplewood Frumie Bogomilsky Director 973-763-7455 kinderganpreschool.org Ages 23 months-5 years KinderGan Preschool seeks to create a stimulating and enriching educational environment for every child. Its comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program is designed to promote each child’s intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth. KinderGan is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and includes a preschool day as well as childcare hours. Montclair Cooperative School 65 Chestnut Street Montclair Emily Kohan Director of Enrollment Management 973-783-4955 emilyk@montclaircoop.org montclaircoop.org Ages 3-grade 8 Montclair Cooperative School keeps children at the center of school life and engages parents in their children’s education. At the heart of its progressive approach is the belief that children thrive in an environment that honors individuality and community, self and others. The partnership between students, families and teachers contributes to the life of the school in ways that benefit all who enter. Open Houses: 9/26, 10/24 and 11/14. Morrow Memorial Preschool 600 Ridgewood Road Maplewood Margaret Gray Director 973-763-5460 director@morrowpreschool.org morrowpreschool.org Ages 2½-5 Morrow is a co-operative preschool with a creative, play-based curriculum that encourages exploration and growth. It offers a happy, safe and nurturing environment that is grounded in the core values of love, patience, kindness, curiosity and self-esteem. The result: Children build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Co-op, partial co-op and non-co-op classes are available for 2½ to 4-year-olds, and a non-co-op KinderBridge program for older 4 year-olds and younger 5 year-olds. Open Door Nursery School 432 Wyoming Avenue Millburn Alethea Randazza Director 973-376-9303 arandazza@opendoor nurseryschool.com Ages 2–5 For more than 50 years, Open Door has provided positive, enriching experiences for preschoolers. Its play-based curriculum fosters the emotional, social, physical and intellectual development of students while inspiring curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning. Open Door offers Early Drop-Off beginning at 8:30 a.m. and its Stay & Play Extended Day Program from 3-5 p.m. Contact the school for a tour. Prospect Co-op School 646 Prospect Street Maplewood Dana Cavanaugh Director 973-763-8955 prospectpreschool.org Ages 2–5 Prospect Preschool is a play-based cooperative 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 children’s crucial early-learning experiences. TKR Preschool at Beth El 222 Irvington Avenue South Orange Hilary Azrael Preschool Director 973-763-0113 hazrael@bethelnj.org bethelnj.org Ages 18 months-5 years TKR Preschool embraces an emergent, play-based approach to early childhood education in a warm and nurturing Jewish environment. The curriculum encourages children to learn through exploration, creativity and hands-on experiences. Teachers foster a love for learning and provide children with opportunities to develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills in an engaging way. TKR is open from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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