White Meadow Temple Nursery and Kindergarten
offers programs for children from 13 months – Kindergarten.
Specifically, the Nursery School setting is a developmentally
appropriate, educational program for children ages 2-5. Their
safe and secure facilities include bright, colorful classrooms,
indoor playroom and a fenced-in outdoor playground. Programs
include: Me and My Shadow, designed for young children ages
13 – 23 months. This in an introduction to group activities
and the preschool setting, lead by an enthusiastic caregiver.
After-Lunch Bunch is an extended day enrichment program with
activities that include cooking, science and nature, computers,
and acrobatics. The Full Day Kindergarten program is accredited
by the state of New Jersey. Academic subjects include language
arts, Hebrew, mathematics, science and social studies. In
the afternoon, children enjoy special programs including computers,
fine arts and history, physical education and music. Kindergarten
maintains a small teacher/student ratio allowing the students
to move at their own pace. Kindergarten Afternoon Enrichment
is an opportunity for morning public school Kindergarteners
to participate in afternoon special programs. Bussing may
be available from local schools. Sandcastle Club is their
8-week summer program for children ages 2 – 6. Programs
include “theme days” and swim lessons with certified
lifeguards in an above ground pool. Parents can choose to
send their child 2-5 days a week for a full or half day. The
Camp Director ensures all the children a fun-filled summer
with “theme weeks,” water play and visits from
special guests. Before and After-care is available both during
the school year as well as during summer camp. The PTO (Parent-Teacher
Organization) sponsors events that include Tot Shabbat, Saturday
evening babysitting, Judaic Book fairs, workshops and other
holiday celebrations, to which all are welcome.