Little Sprouts offers free preschool to Newton students
Newton. The center offers space for 83 youngsters, ages 6 weeks to 6 years. There are separate classrooms for each age group, from infancy through preschool.
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| 21 May 2021 | 04:20
Little Sprouts teacher Leann Eaton reads to her class
Students ages 3 and 4 who live in the Newton school district are invited to attend preschool at no cost at the Little Sprouts Early Learning Center.
In addition to daycare and preschool, Little Sprouts offers care for children before and after school, as well as during the summer. Enrollment in the daycare and preschool programs is currently underway. Students must have turned three years old by Oct. 1, 2020.
All types of subsidized daycare are accepted, including New Jersey Cares for Kids and Work First New Jersey.
The center offers space for 83 youngsters, ages 6 weeks to 6 years. There are separate classrooms for each age group, from infancy through preschool.
The center says it observes stringent health and safety protocols for students and staff.
The learning center is located on the campus of Project Self-Sufficiency, across from Sussex County Community College, at 127 Mill St. in Newton. Interested parents are invited to schedule a tour by calling 973-940-3540 or completing a form on littlesproutsearlylearningcenter.org.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
The center uses Creative Curriculum, the curriculum approved by the State of New Jersey and endorsed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, in all classrooms to help children learn important skills in math, literacy, science, social studies, the arts, and technology.
Each classroom has new equipment and learning centers for dramatic play, computers, science, housekeeping, sand and water play, reading, and music.
An all-purpose room is for active indoor play and parent presentations, and serves as a sick room for children who fall ill during the day.
Two separate playgrounds includes one for younger tots and one for older children.