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Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart offers a co-educational pre-school and junior kindergarten program focused on preparing children for the new basic skills required for a 21st Century Global Education. Our program incorporates activities and curriculum to help children develop in the areas of: critical thinking/problem solving; collaboration/leading by influence; agility and adaptability; initiative and entrepreneurialism; effective oral and written communication; assessing and analyzing information; curiosity and imagination. Stuart’s expert teachers average over 20 years of early childhood education experience and use the latest technology and educational tools to engage students in a wide variety of unique experiences. Curriculum includes daily outdoor play (even in the snow!), community service activities, and world language instruction.

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Princeton Day School

650 The Great Road Princeton NJ 08540

609.924.6700

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Princeton Day School's mission is to nurture the mind, the body, and the character of each student. Our coeducational, college-prepatory day school offers students a creative and challenging academic experience within an intimate, supportive learning environment. The classes are small and instruction personalized, and the school itself creates a strong sense of community. We enroll approximately 950 students from PreK through twelfth grade, and are located on a 106-acre campus two miles from the center of Princeton. Please contact us for information about our application process and our strong need-based financial aid program. Opportunities of a Lifetime. Every Day.

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Princeton Junior School

90 Fackler Rd Princeton NJ 08540

609 924-8126

Princeton Junior School's expertise in students from age 2 through Grade 5 creates globally-minded, empowered and joyful learners. Our International Baccalaureate curriculum launches a life-long journey of inquiry, action and reflection. PJS scholars learn to be principled, open-minded communicators with rich academic strengths and strong character traits. Our light-filled schoolhouse is exposed to the natural world, ensuring that students feel a connection to the outdoors and providing an ideal backdrop for our acclaimed environmental studies program, Learning Through Landscapes. PJS is an IB World School, a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and accredited by the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS). Private tours available Monday-Thursday 8am -12pm.

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YingHua International School

25 Laurel Avenue Kingston NJ 08528

609-375-8015

Open House: 3/30/19

YingHua International School (YHIS) offers an English-Chinese dual language education with an internationally-focused, inquiry-based curriculum. YHIS is also the third school in the United States which offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Year Program with whole-school Chinese immersion. YHIS enables ethnically diverse students from as young as 2 years old through 8th grade, to develop the skills and mindset needed to become leaders in an increasingly global world. Through exposure at an early age to a language-immersive environment, combined with International Baccaulareate and inquiry-based learning, YHIS students gain the deeply rooted cognitive benefits that stay with them well into adulthood. While many parents are initially drawn to YHIS for Chinese immersion, they often stay because of its ability to foster independence and self-reliance while instilling critical thinking skills and academic excellence.

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Chapin School

4101 Princeton Pike Princeton NJ 08540

609-924-2449

Chapin School welcomes students who are curious, engaged learners whose families value our belief that lifelong habits of mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years. Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. At Chapin, all of our efforts and resources are dedicated to early childhood, elementary and middle school learning experiences that are the foundation of future success. We believe this focused approach gives our students advantages by providing more leadership opportunities in developmentally appropriate ways, inspiring them to take academic risks, and develop their sense of community. The Chapin "C's" become an intrinsic part of each Chapin student through a continual focus on Character, Curriculum and Community.

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French American School of Princeton

75 Mapleton Road Princeton NJ 08540

609-430-3001

The French American School & International Middle School is an independent school offering a bilingual education from Preschool (3yrs old) through 8th grade. Students, families, staff and teachers at FASP come from around the world, and is one of the most nationally, culturally, and linguistically diverse if not the most diverse school in the Princeton area. Learning in a bilingual environment is a valuable asset in a society where communication is essential. Being exposed to many cultures and learning to respect them is a formative experience for children in a world where cultures are more than ever in contact. Learn why bilingual education will set your child on the right path to thrive in tomorrow’s world.

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Princeton Montessori School

487 Cherry Valley Road Princeton NJ 08540

609-924-4594

Princeton Montessori School, founded in 1968, is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to the highest quality education of children, offering programs for infants through 8th grade. We are dedicated to igniting a passion for learning and nurturing the potential in each child in accordance with the principles of the Montessori philosophy. It is our mission to promote intrinsic motivation, independence, social responsibility, and a love of learning so that as global citizens, our students can lead fulfilling lives and work to better the world. Authorized by The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11-16, our graduates are confident, competent and well prepared for success in life. Princeton Montessori School celebrates its 50th anniversary of providing children from the greater Princeton area with the very best in Montessori education. Tours weekdays by appointment.

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The Wilberforce School

99 Clarksville Road Princeton Junction NJ 08550

609-924-6111

Open Classrooms 2019: Jan 15, Jan 24, Feb 7 (8:30-10am)

Wilberforce provides a spiritually nourishing and rigorous education for children from pre-K through 12th grade. We know that formation happens during all the hours that students spend in school, and we are intentional in creating an environment where your children will be formed as lifelong learners, with good habits of life and faith as well as study. Our students receive a distinctively Christian education, with methods proven to produce academic excellence; our classes are taught at a grade level ahead, and all students are guided along this accelerated track. Students are welcomed into a joyful community of learners that instills in them a sense of wonder and depth of inquiry, and provides opportunities to explore new things and grow.

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University League Nursery School

457 Nassau Street Princeton NJ 08540

609-924-9770

University League Nursery School is a non-profit, non-sectarian, cooperative preschool situated in Princeton, NJ serving both university and community families. We are committed to providing an environment where children can enjoy happy, safe and zestful experiences that nurture their self-confidence and independence. Our blend of families from Princeton University and the local community makes for a vibrant, engaging environment for both children and adults. We began as a traditional morning cooperative nursery school, and as family needs have changed, we have added program options to help accommodate working parents - now offering early drop-off for 2019/2020 school year.

ULNS is one of the few independent nursery schools in the Princeton area accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a highly respected professional organization that promotes excellence in early childhood education nationwide.

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Nassau Nursery School

33 Mercer Street Princeton NJ 08540

609-924-0566

As a cooperative nursery school celebrating more than fifty years of service to the broader Princeton community, Nassau Nursery School continues to be deeply committed to the nurturing of the whole child; to the emotional, physical, social and cognitive growth of each student, everyday. Nassau Nursery embraces a love of learning and a curiosity of the world through both traditional cognitive learning approaches and interactive play. Through creative daily curriculum and extensive special program offerings (including yoga, music, art, interactive science, field trips and more), the school provides a uniquely inspiring and nurturing learning environment for young preschool through junior kindergarten aged children. Accepting applications for the 2013/2014 school year now!

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Blawenburg Village School

432 Rt. 518 Blawenburg NJ 08504

609-466-6600

Blawenburg Village School (BVS) is a licensed, non-profit preschool for children ages 2 - 6 in the Montgomery, Princeton, Hopewell and surrounding area. BVS is rooted in the Christian faith and practice of the Blawenburg Reformed Church. Open to all faiths, the preschool seeks to nurture the social, developmental, emotional and spiritual lives of children. With our small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios, our qualified teachers and staff work diligently to meet each child's individual developmental needs. In addition to our half-day preschool/nursery school program, we offer afternoon enrichment, a tutoring program, Mom's Morning Out, parent/child classes, summer camps and a monthly Kids' Night Out. Schedule a tour online by visiting www.blawenburgvillageschool.com/schedule-a-tour.

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Villa Victoria Academy

376 West Upper Ferry Road Ewing NJ 08628

609-882-1700

Villa Victoria Academy is a private, independent Catholic school for girls. Accepting applications in grades 6 to 12 for the 2018-2019 school year.

Open House: April 13, 2019, 1-3pm

Since 1933, Villa Victoria has nurtured young women into smart, strong, confident women. Through limited class enrollment and a focus on the specific learning style of young women, Villa strives to meet each student's needs and to develop her God-given abilities. In the classroom, on the stage, in the laboratory or on the athletic field, each student grows as an individual while serving an important role in the Villa family. Villa graduates are known for their integrity, confidence, and unmatched character. They attend top colleges and universities and earn an average of $250,000 in scholarships per student.

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Abc Learning Center

59 Cranbury Road Princeton Junction NJ 08550

609.799.4162