Kinderprep is an academic preschool and Kindergarten. Children learn in a stimulating and nurturing environment.
Small group size allows for plenty of individual attention.
All staff members are collage degreed and certified in Early Childhood Education.
Both of the Owners/Directors are Certified teachers who are actively involved with the students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1995
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Lara Pallant/Marybeth Grassi
School Notes
- School Motto: A Place For Creative Beginnings
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kinderprep often compared to?
Kinderprep is often viewed alongside schools like Christopher Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Kinderprep?
The application deadline for Kinderprep is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Kinderprep vs. Christopher Academy
The nearest high school to Kinderprep is First Children School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Trinity School - Westfield (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
336 First St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wesley Hall School For Erly Childhood Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1e Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9570
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9570
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
170 Elm St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8460
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8460
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Pns&k
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 230 students
Westfield Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6717
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6717
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Children School
Special Education School
330 South Ave
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Union Catholic Regional High School
(Catholic)
1600 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-1600
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-1600
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kohler Academy ![Kohler Academy Photo]( "Kohler Academy Photo")
Special Education School
1137 Globe Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
1000 Cellar Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
336 First St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christopher Academy
Montessori School
510 Hillcrest Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7447
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7447
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students
First Children School
Special Education School
330 South Ave
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Christopher Academy
Montessori School
1390 Terrill Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7447
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7447
1.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 28 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
336 First St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wesley Hall School For Erly Childhood Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1e Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9570
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9570
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
170 Elm St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8460
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8460
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Pns&k
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 230 students
Westfield Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6717
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6717
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
9355.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
9355.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
9356 miles
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
9356.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1016 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
9356.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
School Reviews
5 8/14/2013
Super friendly and loving staff members and owners. My children have learned so much!! My 2nd grader was well prepared for 1st grade. I would recommend this school to anyone, what a wonderful small environment!
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