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WE CORDILY WELCOME YOU TO - PAKSIDE PRESCHOOL 2

Preschool 2

Parkside Preschool 2

Address
354 Park Ave, Newark, NJ 07107
Phone
973-484-0808
Operating Hours

Our Teaching Staff and Community

Our Caring Team

Ms. Vera

Ms. Vera

Site Director

Hi I’m Ms. Vera, the proud Director at Parkside Preschool 2 in Newark. I bring over 20 years of experience in youth development and early childhood education, with a background that includes leadership as a Senior Regional Director overseeing multiple successful programs. My commitment is to use this holistic experience to support our staff, deeply engage with our families, and foster the collaborative, high-quality environment that ensures Parkside 2 continues to thrive.

Ms. Denise

Ms. Denise

Family Worker

My name is Denise Saniewski, and I am proud to serve as the Family Worker at Parkside Preschool 2 in Newark. I have been supporting children and families in this role for over 11 years and truly enjoy the work I do. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University–Newark, and I am originally from Brazil. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and traveling.

• Programs Offered:

•  Pre-K 3:

  • Our program for three-year-olds is designed to foster a sense of independence and social confidence.
  • Using the HighScope approach, we focus on helping children make choices, express their needs, and engage in "plan-do-review" to build early problem-solving skills.
  • The classroom environment is thoughtfully arranged to encourage exploration and cooperative play, laying the groundwork for a successful learning journey.

•  Pre-K 4:

  • Our Pre-K 4 program is all about preparing children for kindergarten and beyond.
  • We continue to use the HighScope "plan-do-review" process, but with a greater emphasis on deepening critical thinking and early literacy skills.
  • Activities are more complex, and we encourage children to take on more challenging projects, building the confidence and academic foundation they will need for their next step.

• Extended Programs:

•  Before and After-School Care

  • Before and After-School Care: This program provides a seamless transition from the school day to a safe and enriching environment. Our HighScope framework extends learning beyond the classroom, offering a mix of activities, supervised free play, and opportunities for homework help to support academic and social growth.

•  Summer Camp

  • Summer Camp: Our summer camp is a fun-filled adventure. Each week is a new journey of discovery, with engaging activities and group projects designed to build social skills, encourage creativity, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

• Our Teaching Staff and Community:

  • Our Teaching Staff and Community: Our dedicated team of educators is the heart of our community.
  • Each of our teachers is highly skilled and passionate about early childhood education.
  • They create a supportive and engaging environment that nurtures every child's potential.
  • We believe in building a strong partnership between home and school, and our staff works closely with families to ensure each child’s unique needs and strengths are recognized and supported.

Extended Hours and Pricing

Childcare Rates & Policy
Childcare Rates
Weekly Private Rate Before & Aftercare
(Per Month)
Subsidy Reimbursement
(Per Month)
AM Care
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
$50.00 $200.00
PM Care
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
$100.00 $400.00
AM / PM Care $140.00 $600.00 $631.25

Payment & Fee Policies

REGISTRATION FEE: $100.00 (applies to all new applicants)

Payment Methods Accepted:
Cash, Card Payments, Money Order Payments
Personal Checks are not accepted

Childcare vouchers include (CCVC, CCAP, NJCK, WFNJ, TANF, and KINSHIP).

Corporate Sponsor Vouchers are accepted.

If using Urban League or a CCR&R voucher:

Parents may be required to pay a co-payment.
Co-payment amounts vary by household size and income.
Parents are responsible for paying the difference between our childcare rate and the total voucher coverage.

Fee Policy

Fees are not prorated for holidays, vacations, sick days, or absences.
Tuition is a flat weekly rate regardless of whether your child attends all five days or fewer.

Payment Schedule

Subsidy Contracts: Co-payments are due by the 5th of each month.
Private Pay Families: Weekly tuition is due every Monday prior to the start of service.

Late Payments

A 10% late fee will be applied to overdue payments.
Failure to make timely tuition payments may result in loss of childcare services.

Testimonials

Kwarana Adrea
Kwarana Adrea
October 24, 2025
Google

A true academic gem right in Newark! This preschool is definitely one of the top preschools in Newark(TRUST ME) I have a natural knack for knowing schools that prepares little scholars for big things...

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Marilia Bautista Gonzalez
Marilia Bautista Gonzalez
August 12, 2021
Google

The best decision I could have made two years ago was to enroll my daughter in this center. The best teachers, the best childcare. Today my daughter goes to school, and I am grateful to all the Parksi...

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Carla Gordils
Carla Gordils
August 10, 2021
Google

Amazing 👏

Veronica Sanmartin
Veronica Sanmartin
October 31, 2018
Google

Excellent place, the staff is very professional and very friendly.

Mariana Hernandez
Mariana Hernandez
December 27, 2017
Google

Love it

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