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WE WELCOME YOU TO - PARKSIDE PRESCHOOL 1

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Parkside Preschool 1

Address
202–206 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Phone
201-533-0570
Operating Hours

Our Teaching Staff

Our Caring Team – Parkside Preschool 1

Ms. Amanda

Ms. Amanda

Director

As someone who grew up in Hudson County, it is incredibly meaningful to serve the same community that helped shape who I am today. For the past 15 years, I have dedicated my career to early childhood education because I truly believe the preschool years lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning, confidence, and curiosity. As the Director of our preschool program, I am passionate about creating a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels safe, loved, and excited to come to school each day. One of the greatest joys of my work is watching children discover their strengths, build meaningful relationships, and grow into confident, capable learners. I believe that strong partnerships with families are at the heart of every child’s success, and I am honored to work alongside our dedicated teachers and families to help each child thrive. It is a privilege to be part of so many children’s first educational experiences, and I am committed to ensuring they leave our program with a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

Mr. Brandan

Family Worker

Hi, my name is Brandan, and I’m excited to be joining the team as a Family Worker. My passion for working with children really grew while coaching Little League, where I learned the importance of patience, encouragement, and building trust with kids and their families. I’m truly looking forward to supporting you and your children this year. You can feel confident that your little ones are in good hands, and I’m here to help in any way I can!

Ms. Sulakshna Vedvyas

Clerk

Hi friends! My name is Ms. Sulakshna Vedvyas. I bring with me over two years of experience at Parkside 1, as well as one and a half years at the Jersey City Free Public Library. During this time, I’ve had the privilege of supporting families, connecting them with valuable resources, and fostering children's growth and learning while promoting their academic and social development.

Care Rates & Policies
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

Michael Rangel
Michael Rangel
September 11, 2026
Google

Great school! Well maintained and the staff and teachers are great!

Erika Donaire
Erika Donaire
December 4, 2025
Google

We’ve had a wonderful experience at this preschool. The teachers are kind, patient and truly invested in each child’s growth. The administrators are very welcoming and always keep us updated, which I ...

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Danielle Peralta
Danielle Peralta
December 17, 2024
Google

My children are so happy here. The staff is caring, attentive and genuinely want to see the children do well. They offer events for the parents throughout the year and activities for parents to partic...

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