The Academy
Preschool
and
Kindergarten
1176 Route 10
Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 598-0885
academy123@aol.com
www.academypreschoolnj.com
LICENSED
Thank you for your interest in The Academy. We are licensed by the State of New
Jersey Department of Children and Families Office of Licensing. To learn more
about The Academy and its program please call to arrange for a tour of the facilities.
PHILOSOPHY
The Academy believes that it is important for children to develop to their full potential.
A structured, risk-free environment enhances the desire to learn, unleashes creativity and
builds self-esteem. Learning soars. We believe that preschoolers are not too young to
learn the relationship between speaking, reading, writing, and listening. The Academy
emphasizes independence, self-management and self-discovery – habits guaranteed to
enhance life-long learning. Children develop a love of learning and realize capabilities
about which their parents may have never dreamed.
OUR GOALS
1. To help children to maximize their potential
2. To build socialization skills
3. To provide a nurturing, risk-free, structured environment where learning and
self-esteem flourish
4. To develop creativity
5. To develop an understanding of the relationship between the sounds that children
hear and the symbols they see
6. To develop muscular coordination
7. To learn about rhythm and music
8. To access the child’s strengths and weaknesses so we build on the strengths and
remediate the areas of weakness
9. To develop an understanding of basic math concepts through the use of concrete
objects
CURRICULUM
Our curriculum is designed to encourage children to become independent, self-confident,
and inquisitive learners through active play and multi sensory learning experiences.
Children are individuals who learn at their own pace.
Your child’s program is developed to expose each child to various experiences. Our
curriculum builds from year to year to provide your child with continuity during his or
her years at The Academy. Concepts and skills are introduced which are appropriate to
each child’s own learning priorities and pacing. Age appropriate hands-on activities are
planned to meet the children’s emotional, intellectual, social and physical needs.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
1 to 6 Teacher/Student Ratio
Half and Full Day Programs
Individualized Curriculum
Multi-Sensory Learning Experience
Complete Language Arts Program
Math and Science Concepts
Art and Music
Before and After Care
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Kiddie Soccer
Kids Night Out
Art Appreciation
Cooking
Science Fun
Stretch-n-Grow,
Computers
and more…
GOALS FOR THREE-YEAR OLDS
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Learn about manners
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Learn to follow class rules
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Learn to follow directions
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Learn to work independently
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Learn about cooperative learning and play
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Learn to say the whole alphabet
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Learn to count to 10
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Learn to identify the numerals 0 to 10
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Learn to identify the letters in their name
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Learn to identify the letters of the alphabet
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Learn to hold a pencil
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Learn to hold a pair of scissors
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Learn shapes and colors
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Understand same and different
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Begin to learn about letter and numeral formation
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Learn about our community
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Learn about community helpers
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Learn parents’ names
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Sorting by characteristic (color, shape, size)
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Ordinal positioning
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Develop an interest and curiosity for science topics
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Develop an understanding of the calendar year, events and themes of the
GOALS FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS
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Develop an understanding of the sound/symbol connection
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Letter recognition
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Auditory word building
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Upper and lower case letter formation
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Write first and last names
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Develop an understanding of rhyming
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Develop an understanding of patterns
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Begin to use their understanding of the sound/symbol system
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Introduce reading of sight words
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Develop oral language and vocabulary
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Learn to write numerals 0 – 9
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Identify numbers 0 - 30
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Match quantity to symbol
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Learn to make number sets
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Learn the concepts of addition and subtraction with the aid of manipulatives
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Introduction to number sentences
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Introduce the concepts of time and money
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Introduce the concept of the number line
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Develop an interest and curiosity for science topics
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Learn address and phone number
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Develop an understanding of the calendar year, as well as events and themes of
the months
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Learn birthday
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Learn parents’ and siblings’ names
GOALS FOR FIVE/SIX YEAR OLDS
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Identify and write all uppercase and lowercase letters (Aa – Zz)
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Develop a clear understanding of the sound/symbol connection
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Develop an understanding of rhyming
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Spell CVC words
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Learn to read CVC words
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Learn to read and spell sight words
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Read phonetically controlled short stories
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Develop oral and written language and vocabulary
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Develop an understanding of sentence structure (Starts with uppercase, ends with
an endmark)
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Write and illustrate short stories
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Begin to recognize color words
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Identify and write numbers 0 - 30
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Learn about simple graphs and charts
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Learn to add and subtract sums to 10
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Learn the concept of greater than/less than/equal to
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Learn to solve simple word problems
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Learn about money, time, and measurement
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Learn about the computer/typewriter
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Count by 1’s, 2’s, 5’s and 10’s up to 100
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Learn about odd/even numbers
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Develop an understanding of place value
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Develop an interest and curiosity for science topics

Develop an understanding of the calendar year, as well as events and themes of
the months
DAILY SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM
The Academy is open daily. Parents may choose from a variety of schedules depending
upon the program for which they will be enrolling. The programs are half-day or full-day
programs. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. School is in session from 9:30
to 3:00 PM.
Our goals are implemented through a program, which combines language skills and an
understanding of math concepts with art, music, science, and motor activities. The riskfree structured environment of the classroom fosters independence. In addition to
structured, teacher-directed activity times, there are also times for children to play
independently.
Our staff is composed of well-qualified, experienced teachers who have been trained in
The Academy’s program. Our low child-to-staff ratio enables our teachers to provide
personal and individual attention to each child.
We offer a 5% discount for the second child in the family who attends during the same
school year.
The annual fee has been divided into equal payments for your convenience. Payments
are not necessarily representative of the exact number of days used per week or month.
The same rate is to be paid even if a holiday or break falls in that period.
All families are responsible for the tuition payments throughout the entire academic year.
This policy is consistent with that of other private schools.
THE ACADEMY’S NON DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
The Academy Preschool and Kindergarten does not discriminate against any student on
the basis of religion, ethnic background, nationality, creed, religion or gender.
Furthermore, The Academy follows a nondiscriminatory policy in regard to students
with a handicapping condition.