school guide / 37 TSTI’s Iris Family Center for Early Childhood Education 432 Scotland Road South Orange Lauren Byers and Jennie Rubin Co-Directors 973-763-4600 tsti.org Preschool: ages 18 months-5 years. Caregiver and child classes: ages birth-24 months The award-winning Iris Family Center focuses on each child’s developmental needs and promotes a positive, secure and accepting environment. Curiosity, social skills and cognitive development are fostered in an age- appropriate manner, in an atmosphere conducive to exploration. A love of nature is instilled using our expansive outdoor learning spaces/playgrounds. Allergy friendly. Weekday School 111 Irvington Avenue South Orange Jackie DeLucia Head of School 862-438-5223 jackie.delucia@wkdschool.org wkdschool.org Pre-K, kinderbridge, kindergarten - grade 5 Weekday School gives children the freedom to think big. Small class sizes allow for individualized learning where intrinsic motivation is nurtured and authentic learning happens through collaborative problem solving. Students learn by constructing knowledge, collaborating with their teachers and peers and engaging as citizens to promote social justice. British Swim School Winchester Gardens Retirement Community 333 Elmwood Avenue Maplewood 201-645-1300 britishswimschool.com/hwf Ages 3 months- adult British Swim School believes that every individual, regardless of age or ability, should have the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer. With year-round lessons for babies, children and adults in Winchester Gardens’ heated indoor pool, the brand is dedicated to its mantra, “Survival of the Littlest,” focusing first on the skills needed to survive a water accident, then moving on to stroke development and more advanced skills. Class Act Performing Arts Studio 128 Irvington Avenue South Orange Page O’Connor Executive Director 973-789-0191 ClassActPAS.com Ages 18 months- adult Located in the heart of South Orange Village, Class Act offers a top-of-the- line training program for recreational and pre-professional students to study dance, voice and acting with a skilled and dedicated teaching staff. In Tune, Maplewood’s Neighborhood Music School 165 Maplewood Avenue Maplewood John and Clare Brophy Co-Owners 973-913-4791 intunemaplewood.com All ages and levels In Tune, Maplewood’s neighborhood music school offers guitar, bass, piano, voice, ukulele, violin, cello and drum lessons. It also offers programs for kids 4-6 years old, a rock band program for all ages, and classes for pre-schoolers as well as adults. Its educators are expert instructors and musicians who teach the music that students love, keeping them energized and grounded in music fundamentals. KinderGan After School Program 113 Parker Avenue Maplewood Rochel Bogomilsky Director 973-763-7455 kinderganpreschool.org Grades K-5 The KinderGan After School Program extends the same exceptional care and educational excellence as the renowned preschool. Children will enjoy engaging activities, incredible specialties and personalized attention, ensuring a seamless continuation of their growth and learning. The program runs four days a week, Monday through Thursday, from 3 to 6 p.m. and offers transportation as part of the registration fee. Kitchen Table 1851 Springfield Avenue, 2nd Floor Maplewood Chef Lila Lea Owner 917-414-4970 lila@kitchentable maplewood.com kitchentablemaplewood.com Ages 2 years- adult Kitchen Table is a culinary studio for children, teens and adults that teaches basic skills and classic cooking techniques to beginning students in a professional kitchen space under the guidance of an experienced chef. Students learn to feel confident about their skills by working in a small group. Little Apple Arts St George’s Church 550 Ridgewood Road Maplewood Becky Fisher Owner hello@littleapplearts.com littleapplearts.com Ages 3 years- grade 5 Little Apple Arts provides a positive environment for children to explore the dramatic arts in public and private classes, camps and pop-ups. Through song, dance, acting and games, the staff encourages confidence, teamwork and creativity. Children will learn through purposeful play and group collaboration. Newbury Pottery + Applied Art Studio 1988 Springfield Avenue Maplewood John Hedges & Julia Jones Owners maplewood@newburyartstu dios.com newburyartstudios.com Ages 18+ Newbury Art Studios offers adults a chance to explore creating art and making ceramics in a stress-free space where a supportive community inspires creativity + joy daily. SCHOOL/LOCATION CONTACT AGES ABOUT THE SCHOOL →MUSIC, ART & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS →EARLY & PRIVATE EDUCATION (CONT'D)
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