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Our Early Childhood Education Program is designed to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children during their formative years. Grounded in research-based best practices, our program focuses on fostering holistic development, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.
Curriculum:
Our curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to meet the developmental needs of young children aged 3 to 5 years old. It is based on a blend of play-based learning and structured activities, allowing children to explore, discover, and learn in a hands-on manner. We integrate various subjects such as literacy, numeracy, science, art, and music into our daily routines to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
Qualified Staff:
Our team of experienced and certified early childhood educators is passionate about working with young children. They create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and respected. Additionally, our staff receives ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and educational practices in early childhood education.
Facilities:
Our school provides a safe, clean, and stimulating environment conducive to learning and exploration. We offer well-equipped classrooms with age-appropriate materials and resources that encourage children's curiosity and creativity. Additionally, we have outdoor play areas where children can engage in physical activities and develop gross motor skills.
Parental Involvement
Parental Involvement
We believe that parental involvement is crucial for a child's educational success. Therefore, we actively encourage parents to participate in their child's learning journey. We offer various opportunities for parental involvement, including parent-teacher conferences, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and regular communication channels to keep parents informed about their child's progress and upcoming events.
Upcoming events
Family Pasta Nights for each grade level
Nutrition Workshops
ASSESSMENT & PROGRESS MONITORING
We use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to monitor each child's progress and development. This includes observation, documentation, and informal assessments tailored to individual learning styles and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every child reaches their full potential and transitions smoothly to the next stage of their education.
Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) are measures that help teachers and schools determine how students are performing on important reading skills. These measures are designed for students in grades K-8. What skills are measured by DIBELS and why are they important? The critical skills necessary for successful beginning reading include: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The DIBELS measures assess students on four of these five critical skills, which are often referred to as the “Big Ideas” of reading. (assessed fall 9/16-10/7, winter 1/2-1/21 & spring 4/14-5/2)
iReady Universal Screener -Ready is an online program for reading and/or mathematics that will help your student’s teacher(s) determine your student’s needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the school year. i-Ready allows your teacher(s) to meet your student exactly where they are and provides data to increase your student’s learning gains. i-Ready consists of two parts: Diagnostic and Personalized Instruction. (assessed at the end of each trimester)
District LinkIt! benchmark assessments are standards-aligned formative assessments, given three times during the school year to students in Grade 2-8 for Math and English Language Arts. The assessments are focused on student progress toward mastery of end-of-year grade-level content standards in ELA and Mathematics.
field trips
field trips
By participating in field trips, our students gain academic benefits and also grow socially and emotionally. It’s a wonderful way to make learning come alive and inspire a sense of wonder about the world.
Upcoming Field Trips:
Kindergarten Field Trip to the Haledon Public Library (January 21 & 23, 2025)
Kindergarten Field Trip to Turtle Back Zoo - May 6, 2025
1st Grade Field Trip to Haledon Public Library- January 27 & 28, 2025
1st Grade Field Trip to Crayola Factory - May 10, 2025
1st Grade Field Trip to the Prospect Park Police Station - May 15, 2025
2nd Grade Field Trip to Haledon Public Library January 29th & 30th, 2025
2nd Grade Field Trip to Turtle Back Zoo - May 2, 2025
In summary, our Early Childhood Education Program is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and success. Through a combination of engaging curriculum, dedicated staff, active parental involvement, and state-of-the-art facilities, we strive to nurture confident, curious, and compassionate young learners.
If you have any questions or need to contact the Supervisor of Early Childhood Education, please reach out to
Rawya Kyle at:
📧 rkyle@prospectparknj.com
📞 (973) 790-7909 ext. 1012
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