Our classrooms met high-quality standards, using a nationally recognized rating scale. We were visited by Montclair State University and received the highest rating in Morris County! There are over 4000 licensed preschools in NJ. We are in the top two percent!

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Welcome to Kids Connect!

We have been serving Teaneck, Montville, and the surrounding communities since 1982.
The majority of our staff has celebrated ten years or more with us.
All of our teachers have degrees in Early Childhood Education and all staff is certified in CPR and First Aid.
We have a full security system.
We always have a supervisor on site to assist families.
We are a center for the entire family, not just the child. All children receive an individualized plan.
We use a researched based curriculum that has proven to send children to Kindergarten above expectations.
We use the Early Childhood and Infant and Toddler rating scales in all of our classrooms.
We are proudly a five star facility rated by current and former families.

Our Mission

What We Stand For

Our mission is to provide exceptional programs that implement the best practices of teaching and learning in a nurturing environment where children learn, play, and grow along side their same age peers. We strive to create a warm, loving environment; work together with families to provide support, assistance, and resources in the care and education of the children; Nurture each child’s unique qualities and potential; Understand and embrace the value of diversity in children from different cultures, ethnicities, means, and family structures.

Our Vision

CARE AND CURRICULUM

Our exclusive infant suite focuses on nurturing love and care for your infant. We partner with you to ensure we following your schedule and meeting your expectations. We use the Creative Curriculum for Infants. Research has been done for nearly two decades. We create meaningful learning experiences for even our youngest learners. We offer a small class size and certified staff. Toys and equipment are sanitized daily. We also offer a full security system with 24/7 camera monitoring.

Our Toddler class is run by a certified teacher. Our proven curriculum and hands on learning experiences create the foundation for a life time love of learning. Our small class size and small group focus on content learning. There is a language rich environment and individual experiences throughout the day on the basis of the children strengths, needs and interests. The toddler curriculum focuses on literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, and English language acquisition. We incorporate social and emotional learning and work closely with Montclair State University on ensuring our classroom meets the needs of every child.

At Kids Connect we know a whole-child approach to learning is the most developmentally appropriate way to educate children. Why? Because a whole-child approach fosters all areas of children’s development and learning – from social-emotional and cognitive skills to literacy, math, and science understanding – and is a powerful approach as preschool children transition to kindergarten.

With The Creative Curriculum®, children are immersed in learning through purposeful play-based experiences on topics they’re familiar with from their everyday lives. Children find opportunities for rigorous skill development like counting, measurement, and language comprehension while also developing positive relationships, gross-motor skills, and problem-solving abilities.

And research tells us it’s working. Our latest efficacy study details how The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool is helping programs significantly increase CLASS scores and children meet or exceed widely held expectations.

We can only begin to imagine the future careers that today’s children will take on, which is why it’s so important that we provide them with a strong foundation. Research shows hat a whole child approach to education – one where children develop not only math and literacy skills but also the social-emotional, physical, and cognitive skills necessary to communicate, think both critically and creatively, and solve complex problems – is developmentally appropriate and better prepares children for life well beyond their time in a classroom.

The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that promotes exploration and discovery as a way of learning, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.

The New Jersey Department of Education recommends a Pre School class is no more than fifteen students. To ensure the quality of learning environment our Pre school classroom does not take more than ten students in one session. We have sent over 600 children to kindergarten ABOVE expectations. Our teacher has a bachelors degree in early childhood education.

A letter for parents

Our Owner

At Kids Connect we promise to give you the best care possible. We will make a commitment to you to always put your child first. We take pride in offering a well-balanced program for Early Childhood. Our staff is experienced and enthusiastic about working with children. All of our staff participates in various workshops and is certified and well trained. We work hands on with you to meet the needs of your child. Our philosophy is one that places a great deal of value on family partnerships.

All families with children enrolled here are invited to visit at any time throughout the day without securing prior approval from us. We welcome visits from our families. We also offer a full security system with 24/7 camera monitoring.

As Owner I assure you that each child enrolled here receives exceptional care. Each child is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. Children learn what they live. I have twenty years of experience as the Owner. I am one of only a few owners in the state of New Jersey to accomplish a zero violation inspection report. I am trained in the Early Childhood and Infant / Toddler Environment Rating Scale and we use it in all of our classrooms.

I would be more than happy to set up a personalized tour of our facility at a time that is convenient for you. I encourage you to meet our staff and observe our classes. I can always be reached and welcome all requests to visit our center.

Yours truly,
Miss Marisa
Owner, Kids Connect

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Testimonials

What Parents are Saying

After a not so pleasant "first experience" with our daughter's first nursery school, we decided to try Kids Connect and couldn't be more happier that we did! Our daughter's transition into this school has been amazing and so easy. The teachers really honestly care about their kids and it shows. They are constantly having activities and learning a bunch of different things; our daughter comes back with a new story to tell each day.

We cannot thank all the staff at Kids Connect for their help in making our second experience at giving it another try a more than satisfactory one. The communication they provide and feedback with no hesitation is appreciated, especially to parents who are experiencing the whole school situation for the first time. Our daughter loves going to school now, has made new friends and loves her teachers and we are so happy that this new, positive experience has wiped out the first completely!

Parenthood is hard. Trying to find a place for your children to learn and grow doesn’t make the job easier. There are many things to consider and it can make your head spin. When considering a school for my son I knew that I wanted him to not just be another nameless student. I wanted him to belong to a community that was dedicated to him growing and learning as well has having fun and remaining safe while his father and I are at work.

My son has been attending Kids connect for a year and a half. During this time I have had the joy to watch my son flourish. He is lead by teachers with passion and I never have a doubt in my mind that he is protected. The school is consistent with its curriculum and rules while having an open door policy. I can drop in at any time unannounced if I want to! Here children are constantly engaged in play that teaches them their colors, numbers, vocabulary, as well as belonging, sharing, and leadership. Call me old fashioned but I believe that children learn best by getting up and DOING. I am happy to report that Kids Connect enriches its students with the same philosophy – there are no TVs there but there IS fresh air, toys, finger paint, and friendship!

My daughter Jaelyn has been attending Kids Connect for over 2 years and we love it! After her first day care center closed down I reviewed & visited over 10 child care centers before deciding on Kids Connect. I chose Kids connect because they have a wonderful reputation in the community; it's located in a clean, safe & lively building, plus they have enclosed indoor & outdoor play spaces and small classes. From my first meeting with the director I could tell that the staff were friendly, caring & committed to providing a fun & positive learning environment for the children. My daughter's teachers are amazing and always available to give updates on her academic & social progress. In addition the director Ms. Marisa incorporates various new and exciting classes in the curriculum, informs the parents of many child centered community resources and always includes families in the various school activities. Overall I am extremely happy with the care that my daughter receives at Kids Connect and highly recommend them.

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Kids Connect
2 Changebridge Road, Unit G
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 541-1800
missmarisa@rhymesandreasons.com

School Hours: M-F: 7am - 6pm

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