Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Preschool & Kindergarten in Cherry Hill, NJ
Since 1966, St. Andrews Nursery School & Kindergarten has been committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 18 months to 5 years. Our dedicated team of educators focuses on holistic development, addressing intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth through play-based learning enhanced by technology. Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on, age-appropriate experiences designed to spark curiosity and imagination.We maintain a non-discriminatory policy, welcoming students of all backgrounds and fostering inclusivity in all programs. With decades of collective experience, our staff ensures each child receives personalized attention in a supportive setting.
Services
Toddler Programs
Three-Year-Olds
Four-Year-Olds
Five-Year-Olds
Parent Information
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We offer a play-based curriculum with technology integration for modern learning.
- Our staff includes certified educators with decades of combined experience.
- We focus on developing children's intellectual, emotional, social, and physical abilities.
- Non-discriminatory policy ensures inclusive education for all backgrounds.
- Established in 1966, providing generations of trusted early childhood education.
Services
Toddler Programs
Our toddler programs provide age-appropriate learning experiences for 18-month-olds. Through structured play and sensory activities, children develop foundational social, motor, and cognitive skills in a nurturing environment. Certified teachers create individualized plans to support each child's unique development.
Three-Year-Olds
Three-year-olds engage in interactive learning through themed units and collaborative play. Our curriculum builds language skills, early math concepts, and social-emotional development while maintaining a focus on creativity and exploration in a secure classroom setting.
Four-Year-Olds
Four-year-olds participate in technology-enhanced learning activities that prepare them for kindergarten. The program emphasizes literacy development, problem-solving skills, and cooperative learning through hands-on projects and interactive play stations.
Five-Year-Olds
Our kindergarten program develops reading readiness, mathematical thinking, and scientific inquiry skills. Children engage in structured learning centers while building independence and social competence through group activities and classroom responsibilities.
Parent Information
We provide comprehensive parent resources including enrollment guidance, program details, and communication tools. Regular updates keep families informed about curriculum activities, school events, and child development milestones through our website and direct communication channels.
People
Mrs. Falcone
Director
Director since 2012 with a Master's in Education from St. Joseph's University and BA from Gettysburg College. Specializes in early childhood administration and curriculum development.
Mrs. Creek
Lead Teacher
Lead teacher since 2021 with a BS in Early Childhood Education from College of New Jersey. Focuses on creating engaging learning environments for preschool-age children.
Mrs. Meloche
Lead Teacher
Experienced educator since 2006 with specialization in special education from Slippery Rock University and Georgian Court College. Develops inclusive learning strategies for diverse learners.
Mrs. Reigel
Lead Teacher
Certified Reading Specialist since 2013 with Masters in Reading from Rowan University. Implements evidence-based literacy instruction for early childhood education.
Mrs. Costello
Yoga Instructor
Certified Yoga Teacher with educational background from College of New Jersey and Wilmington University. Integrates mindfulness practices into early childhood physical development.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children from 18 months through five years old with age-specific programs tailored to developmental needs.
Is your curriculum play-based?
Yes, our curriculum emphasizes play-based learning enhanced with technology to support natural curiosity and development.
What are your staff qualifications?
Our team includes certified educators with degrees in early childhood education and specialized training in child development.
Do you follow non-discriminatory policies?
We maintain a strict non-discriminatory policy welcoming students of all races, colors, national origins, and ethnicities.
When was the school established?
St. Andrew's Nursery School has provided quality early childhood education since 1966.
