Our Mission

The mission of the Vineland Public Schools is based upon the conviction that learning is the result of a strong partnership among parents, teachers and the community, as students are challenged to become active participants in the quest for excellence.

Our Goal

Vineland Public Schools Preschool Program

Our goal is to ensure a safe, creative, stimulating and caring environment which promotes self-esteem, sound character, responsibility and respect for diversity. This will enable students to become knowledgeable, skillful, lifelong learners who are contributing citizens in our changing society. We expect the best from our students and will give no less of ourselves.

Board of Education 625 Plum Street, Vineland, NJ 08360 856-794-6700 www.vineland.org For more information on the preschool program, contact LYNN MONTELEONE, PRINCIPAL 856-794-6700 ext. 6604 www.edlinesties.net/ pages/Preschool_Center

Vineland Public Schools 625 Plum Street Vineland, NJ 08360-3708

Vineland Public Schools

For Registration Information

Call 856-794-6700 Ext. 2287

17 WEST LANDIS AVENUE VINELAND, NJ 08360

Welcome to Preschool! Vineland Public Schools is proud to offer high-quality preschool programs to all eligible three- and four-yearolds. Eligibility is based on: • Parent or guardian being a resident of Vineland and • Child being three or four on or before October 1st

The Vineland Preschool Program is provided at a variety of sites located conveniently throughout the City of Vineland. Programs are either run by the school district or through New Jersey Department of Human Services Licensed Child Care Providers. All programs are supervised by Vineland Public Schools and meet Department of Education requirements.

When registering your child, please bring:

The Vineland Preschool Programs offer: P-3 Certified Teachers Class Size of 15 Children Classroom Assistants Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum Preschool Intervention Team Child Study Team Extended Days (10 hours) Summer Programs (check for participation) Meals Are Available Transportation May Be Available

A Typical Day at Preschool

Our classroom schedules support the overall development of preschool-aged children by providing a balanced program for social interaction and academic readiness. Each child has the opportunity to explore, learn and grow through a variety of experiences throughout the day. A consistent daily routine of events provides structure and comfort to our youngest learners. Regardless of location, the daily schedule includes: Greeting Time / “Circle Time” Planning, Work Time, Recall Outdoor Play (Gross Motor Time) Story Time Small and Large Group Time Lunch and Snack Time • Rest Time Closing Activities

• Child’s Official Original Birth Certificate or Passport – NO copies or hospital certificates; • Current Proof of Residence; • Child’s Immunization Record/Health Forms; • Copy of latest IEP, if child was evaluated by the Child Study Team; • Custody Papers, if applicable; • Photo ID of Guardian registering student; • Physical Examination Form and Universal Child Health Record - must be completed by doctor; • Current Photo of Child; and • Completed Entire Registration Packet – NO BLANKS.

Preschool Locations

ALL KIDS FIRST 1385 Magnolia Road THE COURTYARD SCHOOL 1270 South East Avenue DALLAGO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 240 South Sixth Street DiBIASE PRESCHOOL 2040 East Oak Road GOLAN LEARNING CENTER 2725 North Delsea Drive GATEWAY HEAD START VINELAND II 237 West Chestnut Avenue GATEWAY HEAD START VINELAND III 116 Elmer Street LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL 1005 East Wheat Road TINY TOTS PRESCHOOL 158 East Elmer Road YMCA 1159 East Landis Avenue

Child Find

Parents of students with special needs may refer their children for assessment by contacting the Special Education Department at 856-794-6700 ext. 2304.