WE WELCOME YOU TO - PARKSIDE 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
• Programs Offered:
• Pre-K 3:
- Our Pre-K 3 program for three-year-old uses the Creative Curriculum to guide children's first steps into a structured school setting.
- The Creative Curriculum helps children develop skills in all areas—from literacy and math to science and the arts—through hands-on investigations of topics relevant to their lives..
- We focus on building social-emotional skills and independence through purposeful play in classroom interest areas. Children learn to follow routines, work with peers, and expand their vocabulary and language skills through engaging, hands-on activities.
• Pre-K 4:
- Our Pre-K 4 program uses the Creative Curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten.
- The program centers on in-depth, project-based studies that spark curiosity and encourage critical thinking.
- 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 into a fun and enriching environment. Using the Creative Curriculum, we provide a variety of engaging activities and interest areas that allow children to unwind, socialize, and explore their own interests in a structured, supportive setting.
• Summer Camp
- Summer Camp: Our summer camp offers an immersive experience with new themes and projects each week. We provide a balance of child-led activities and teacher-guided investigations, ensuring a fun-filled and educational summer that encourages creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
• 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
| Weekly Private Rate | Before & Aftercare (Per Month) |
Program for Parents Subsidy Rate (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.
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.
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.
A 10% late fee will be applied to overdue payments.
Failure to make timely tuition payments may result in loss of childcare services.
Testimonials
Daisy Hernandez
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026
Grand daughter loved going there. Her teachers were supportive and provided feedback about her progress when necessary. Overall our family had a positive experience.
Yessy V
June 16, 2026
June 16, 2026
The best decision I made was to enroll my son here. Since the beginning we were very welcomed and well informed. My son has learned so much this school year. The staff treats him like their own. His t...
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Mustapha Issaka
June 16, 2026
June 16, 2026
Welcoming environment and truly amazing staff. We had a wonderful school with Parkside II. I do not have enough words to describe my family’s experience . Parkside II, we are grateful for service. Kee...
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Vicky Robinson
June 15, 2026
June 15, 2026
My son is currently in 3K and has had such a wonderful experience at this school. As a parent, it means so much to know that he is in an environment where the staff and teachers are so warm, welcoming...
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Nieves Samantha
March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
I love this school 100% recommend my now 12 year old has been here since pre k 3 and so has my other 2 after him . Educational staff are like family they love and attend to your kids very polite the ...
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We offer a caring environment with qualified teachers and a fun, structured program that helps every child learn, grow, and build confidence both in school and in life.