Registration To Open Feb. 1 For Basking Ridge's Preschool Program

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Registration for the Bernards Township's Integrated Preschool Program or PALS (Preschool for All Learning Styles) will be open on Feb. 1.

The programs educate special needs and typically developing children in a fun, hands-on learning environment where they explore movement, art, science, literacy, math, music, cooking, dramatic play, and sensory activities related to various themes.

The integrated preschool program is held four days a week at Mount Prospect School in Basking Ridge. The morning session takes place from 9 to 11:45 a.m. and the afternoon session takes place from 12:45 to 3:30 p.m. There are no classes on Fridays. The preschool program follows the district school year calendar.

The class size ranges from 12 to 15 students. Special needs preschoolers are those identified by the Preschool Child Study Team and found eligible for special education and related services under the New Jersey Administrative Code. The typically developing students are enrolled on a first come first serve basis when registration opens on Friday, Feb. 1. Once accepted into the program, each student may return until reaching kindergarten age.

A dual certified teacher in Special Education and P-3 General Education teaches the classes. An instructional aide provides additional instructional support.

The tuition for non-classified students is $300 per month. Tuition is due the 15th of each month prior. Children must be fully toilet trained prior to entering the program in September.

For more information contact Janet Nardone at 908-204-2565 ext. 128

Click here for the Application for Integrated Preschool.

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