Barnert Temple Preschool (2026-27 Profile)

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Barnert Temple Preschool

747 State Route 208 S Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

Tel: (201) 848-1027

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 64 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

Barnert Temple Preschool Photo #1 - Tasting tomatoes right off the vine of Barnert's large working garden. Food is harvested and sold and the proceeds are donated to the Center for Food Action.

Barnert Temple Preschool Photo #2 - Students venture into the surrounding forest each week for exploration and adventure. Here they built a structure and invite the Rabbi in for a visit.

Barnert Temple Preschool Photo #3 - Investigation of the natural world, documentation, observation, and creative expression is the hallmark of our pre-k curriculum.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 64 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Barnert Temple Preschool
Nursery	40
Pre-K	14
Kind	10

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Yes, any we can support

Year Founded

1987

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

64 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

We get dirty!

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition for Kindergarten averages $11,000

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Alice Berdy

School Notes

Under the enthusiastic guidance of our director Sara Losch, the Barnert Temple Preschool has helped children develop a lifelong love for learning.
While we continue to be a Jewish preschool teaching values of kindness, good deeds, and taking care of the world, we now accept children of all faiths and cultural backgrounds.
Becoming part of our preschool means you are part of a community.
We have beautiful park-like grounds including forest areas for exploration, a large multi-sensory playground, a working garden, and a mud kitchen.
For 30 years, we have consistently provided a nurturing and creative environment that allows children to discover their own unique learning style.
Our teachers, programs and overall philosophy also emphasize the need for children to develop the social skills necessary to be successful as they progress through their academic careers.
We want to emporwer out students to become critical thinkers and creative problem solvers.
All of these elements come together to provide our children with the programs and environment to grow academically, socially, creatively and spiritually.

Follows Developmentally Appropriate curriuculum based on NAEYC standards
Small classes; low teacher/child ratio
Beautiful facilty with large multi-sensory, fenced in outdoor playground
Warm, caring, well-trained staff;
Extras include yoga, Hebrew, gym, and music.

Source: Verified school update

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The acceptance rate of Barnert Temple Preschool is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.

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The application deadline for Barnert Temple Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Bergen County, NJ is $17,613 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bergen County, NJ is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).