Summary

Contact Info

Moorestown Children's School
760 Garwood Road
Moorestown , NJ 08057
www.moorestownchildrensschool.com

Tel: (856) 235-9040

Director: Sue Maloney
Tecatmcs@aol.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, e-mail communication welcome as well

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

1967

Average tenure for teachers

8 yrs.

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- We're on the South Valley school bus line

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

Yes

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

Yes

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

No

Other Memberships

NJCCA

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Commercial licensed kitchen

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language				YES
Oral language	-		-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs			-	n/a
Storybook reading			-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development				n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	YES
Time & space	-		-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	YES
Music			-	YES

Visual arts	-		-	YES
Physical activity			-	YES

Other subjects taught				n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

- We keep special snacks for allergic children

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 1 months to 8 years		Mon 7:00am - 6:30pm Tue 7:00am - 6:30pm Wed 7:00am - 6:30pm Thu 7:00am - 6:30pm Fri 7:00am - 6:30pm	$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, e-mail communication welcome as well

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Admissions Process

Notification occurs: Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.