Private Schools in New Jersey: Catholic schools in Union County, preschool in Plainfield, Christian elementary, middle school, early childhood education, kindergarten programs, before-school & after-school child care in NY area
New Covenant Christian Academy: New Covenant Christian Academy (NCCA) is an independent Christian school for grades K-8 in Plainfield, New Jersey, serving Union County and surrounding areas. We are centrally located in the historic and beautiful First Park Baptist Church in Plainfield NJ, close to educational facilites such as the Plainfield Public Library and the YMCA. NCCA reguarly uses these offsite facilities to enhance our program. New Covenant Christian Academy offers an enriched academic program in all grades including Spanish and Computer Lab beginning in kindergarten. The school houses its own library, and uses off-site gym facilities. The school also offers dance. The school day is extended, and both before-school care and after-school child care is offered.
- Kindergarten / Preschool - Elementary School - Middle School - After-school / Before-school Care
New Covenant Christian Academy uses curricula from A-BEKA, Bob Jones University and Christian Schools International in addition to custom curricula. Classes are teacher-led and focus on a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on projects, and frequent community-oriented field trips to ensure that all students learn. Additionally, NCCA offers instruction in Spanish Language and Music to all students. NCCA also has a dance program that is open to both boys and girls begining in 4th grade. Both before care and after care are available.
Located in Point Pleasant Beach, a borough of Brick Township and just 10 miles from Toms River Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Saint Peter School is the first and oldest Catholic school in Ocean County. Saint Peter School serves students in grades kindergarten through eigth grade offering early child education, kindergarten, elementary and middle school programs. All day kindergarten is provided. We teach a classical Catholic education with English, religion, math, science, social studies, language arts and technology.
Saint Peter School boasts a fully equipped computer lab. Computers are also available in each classroom for student use. Saint Peter School is served by both the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chestnut Hill and a dedicated and experienced lay faculty. Saint Peter School employs New Jersey State certified teachers. Saint Peter School draws students from sending districts in Southern Monmouth and Northern Ocean counties. Busing is available from Point Pleasant Boro and Brick. We are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Programs from kindergarten through 8th grade
- Kindergarten Program
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Classical Catholic education with English, religion, math, science, social studies, language arts and technology
The Montessori Enrichment Center, an affiliate of the American Montessori Society, offers a unique, carefully prepared learning environment for children aged two to six. Our center is located in Howell, Monmouth County, New Jersey within the New York metro area, and is licensed by the State of New Jersey under the Division of Youth and Family Services. All our teachers are Montessori Certified.
Our program, which offers a sensible balance between freedom and structure, is based on the educational method developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Learning is individualized with the direct aim of assisting the child to achieve inner discipline, independence, confidence, and self-esteem as well as consideration for others and and a love of learning.
Located in Jackson in Ocean County, NJ, Cassville Nursery is Jackson's newest nursery school and extended day child-care center. Situated on Route 571 just north of the 528 intersection, we are conveniently located in the Cassville section of town. Infants and children up to the age of six years are welcome. Meals will be served family style. Diapers are included. A children's garden is planned as well.
The morning nursery school program is led by a certified teacher between 9 am and 11.30 am. We also offer extended day childcare, available daily between 6.30 am and 6.30 pm. We provide drop-in childcare, which is available as space permits. Twenty-four hours notice is appreciated. An enrollment form must be completed in advance. There is no fee charged to register.
Kent Place School, located in Summit, Union County, New Jersey (20 miles west of New York City), is an all-girls kindergarten through 12 independent college-preparatory day school (with a coeducational nursery and pre-kindergarten). The academic program at Kent Place challenges girls, inspires their love of learning and offers them the best education possible. Our curriculum emphasizes reading, writing and analytical skills through a broad course of study in math, sciences, technology and the humanities, enriched by experiences in the fine arts and athletics. Our faculty members are masters in their fields, passionate about sharing their knowledge and committed to working with students one-on-one. At every grade level the classes are small, allowing each girl to contribute and be heard.
- All Girls Kindergarten through grade 12
- Coeducational nursery and pre-kindergarten
- Primary, Middle and Upper Schools
- Sports
- Arts
- Service
- Technology
- Advanced Placement Options
- After School Programs
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HearMyHands provides American Sign Language workshops, classes and tutoring for all ages (babies, infants, children/students and adults) in the South/Central Jersey area.
Kristy, owner, is a speech language pathologist with an extensive background in American Sign Language (ASL)and Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC). She is a masters level certified Signing Time instructor in South Jersey and has been a member of the Sign2Me Presenters Network since 2006. She currently provides workshops for school district, local groups and other organizations teaching sign language as a language and as an alternative tool for communication.
Stepping Stone School located in Bloomsbury, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, is a private, day school with a therapeutic emphasis serving Children and Adolescents with Emotional Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Asperger's Syndrome, ADD & ADHD and more. An individualized instructional and therapeutic program is provided as an integral part of the school experience. More than 800 students, as well as their families have benefited from the program since its inception. The Stepping Stone Program strives to create an appropriate balance between a student's emotional and academic needs. The school climate is based on trust, caring, cooperation and respect for the individual needs of each child.
School for Children and Adolescents with Emotional Disorders & Learning Disabilities:
- State certified program
- Individualized instruction
- Small class sizes
- Group counseling
- Social skills development
- Problem solving training
- Physical education
- Extended school year
- College preparation