Admissions

Generally admission to First Step Preschool is granted on a first come first served basis.  However, currently enrolled children of staff members will have priority to be placed for the next school year.
New students must be at least 2 ½ years old but they do not have to be potty trained. 
Application for admission can be obtained at the school office.  Registration begins January 5th.
To apply for admission you will need to:

• Schedule an appointment and tour the facility 
• Submit an application for admission along with a non-refundable application fee 
• Be prepared to meet all New Jersey State health requirements 

Enrollment

Parents must complete the required registration packet prior to the first day of school. (more)

Schedules

Weekly Program Options
During the school year we offer several weekly program options consisting of 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week.  AM and PM Sessions are available for 3 and 4 year old children and Kindergarten Enrichment.  AM Session only for 2 ½ year old children. (more)

Lunch

Lunch is available to children 3.6 years and older.  
 
Lunch Bunch

Our extended day lunch program is available for those children who are in a half day session and would like to eat with their friends.  (more)

Policies

Licensing
The Preschool is licensed by the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services and conforms to all state laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of child day care centers.  The school welcomes children of all races, colors, nationalities, languages and religious origins.

Cumulative Records
Administration will maintain all records as provided by law.  Student records are confidential and therefore open only to the child’s teacher, the school director, an authorized employee of the licensing agency, or the child’s parent or legal guardian.  Parent-Teacher conferences will be held twice a year and whenever needed or required.

Discipline Policy
The goal at our center is to help children develop a positive self-image.  We hope to encourage children to be self-directed and to exhibit self-control.  In order to do this, children need the opportunity to build self-esteem.  Therefore, such practices that will humiliate or shame a child will not be used.  Young children, due to their developmental age, are not capable of understanding the ramifications of many of their behaviors.  Therefore, they need to be encouraged to make good choices and to be prevented from harming themselves and/or others.