Early Childhood Education Academy Breaks Ground In Montville

MONTVILLE, N.J. — A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy Saturday. Montville Township Mayor James Sandham and Deputy Mayor Richard Conklin attended the ceremony, along with Committeewomen Deborah Nielson. The new school represents Kids ‘R’ Kids' first center in the Tri-state Region of the country. 

The new Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy will be owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Patricia and Fred Ferraro. Patricia, a mother of four, has worked with children for more than 35 years throughout her career as a kindergarten teacher. Mr. Ferraro brings more than 35 years of business experience to Kids ‘R’ Kids and most recently worked as a business consultant to companies in New Jersey and Indiana.

“We are excited to break ground on the first Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of New Jersey,” said Patricia Ferraro. “We’ve found the perfect site for our school and look forward to sharing this special occasion with local residents and dignitaries. Both Fred and I are very proud to be part of a project bringing a state of the art Learning Academy to families of the community. We are enthusiastic about supporting the development of future generations in Morris County.”

The Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Montville will be environmentally efficient with features such as energy efficient windows, LED lighting and other energy saving strategies. The new building will also include a computer lab, cafeteria, library, gymnasium and 10 classrooms. The school is projected to open in January 2017.

For the last 30 years, Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies has upheld its long-standing principle of strengthening and encouraging childhood development on an emotional, intellectual, social and physical level through a unique partnership between its child care providers and parents. The company’s proprietary First Class CurriculumTM is designed specifically for every developmental stage of education with theme-based units, specific learning activities and teacher-friendly lesson plans. Last year, Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies unveiled its new STEAM AHEAD® curriculum, an integrated project-based curriculum for preschool students, ages three to five, which incorporates more science, technology, engineering, art, and math into everyday learning through play.

With a nationally awarded curriculum, Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies provides early education and care for children from six weeks through 12 years of age at its nearly 160 schools located in 16 states across the country. Programs offered to children include infant care, toddler and preschool care, private pre-K and kindergarten, before-and-afterschool care and summer camp. In order to provide even more convenience for families with busy schedules, Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies remain open during all major school breaks and holidays year-round.

Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies has been accredited by AdvancED in America for more than six years, the world’s largest education community.