The Packanack Cooperative Nursery School has a program for 5-year olds who are not ready for kindergarten. The K-Prep program combines learning, socialization and creative activities in a structured atmosphere. While preschool classes introduce children to basics such as the alphabet, numbers and colors, the K-Prep class reviews these skills to strengthen them. A cooperative school is able to keep costs down with the active, "hands on" support of parents. Several times a year, parents assist teachers and students. For more information, call 973-696-1260.
United Methodist Co-op Nursery School 99 Parish Drive, Wayne , offers classes for 3 year olds and 4 year olds. Call the school at 973-633-7355 for information.
Rainbow Nursery School’s open registration is ongoing until there is full enrollment of all classes. Located in St. Timothy Church, 395 Valley Road in Wayne, Rainbow Nursery School offers small group, half-day classes, September through early June for children, aged 2 through 5 years old.
The 2006-2007 classes include a “Mommy and Me” class one morning; 3-year old pre-school program - Tuesday-Thursday mornings and afternoons, Monday-Wednesday mornings, and Monday-Wednesday-Friday afternoons; pre-kindergarten classes on Monday-Wednesday-Friday mornings and afternoons. Parents are urged to schedule a visit to observe a class in progress prior to registering by calling 973-694-3417 during school hours.
The YM-YWHA of North Jersey offers a Kindergarten Enrichment program for children enrolled in half-day kindergarten. The classes, with a different theme each day, teach children about biology/body, space, geography, earth science, ecology, literature and journalism. This program is meant to enrich your children by encouraging their natural curiosity and capturing their enthusiasm for new ideas. The program expands upon the knowledge base taught in the public schools. Call 973-595-0100.
The Social E.Y.E.S. Club is offered for children with disabilities. Social E.Y.E.S. stands for Empowering Youth by Enhancing their Self-Esteem. The club meets twice a month at Wayne Hills High School from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. It is open to all students in high school with special needs as well as the regular population. Activities include community service projects, dancing and music, recreational sports, and interactive games. Contact Ginny Chiller at 973-633-3101, ext. 317.
Packanack Cooperative Nursery School of Wayne offers part-day pre-school programs for children ages 2,3,4,5 and above. The nursery school's unique K-Prep program is a four afternoon program for children who would benefit from an extra transitional year before entering Kindergarten. Call 973-696-1260.
Early Start, an extended child day care program, is available for all Wayne students in grades one through five, from 7:15 a.m. to the start of the school day in each public elementary school.
Wrap-Up, an after-school program, is scheduled from the close of school until 6 p.m. every day. Call 973-633-3124.
