Park Street Academy

"My family and I have had the absolute pleasure of sending our children to PSA for the past four years, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about this incredible school. From the moment we first stepped through the doors, we knew we had found a nurturing and enriching environment for our kids. Located in the heart of Montclair, PSA is a true gem in the community. What sets this preschool apart is its unwavering commitment to the growth and development of every child who walks through its doors. It definitely fosters a family environment. The teachers and staff are exceptional. They treat every child with love, respect, and individualized attention. It's evident that they genuinely care about the well-being and success of each student. The school is always clean, secure, and well-maintained. We are very pleased with their response to the pandemic and sent our kids back with ease. Additionally, the classrooms are filled with age-appropriate toys, books, and materials that encourage exploration and creativity. My little ones loved the imagination play! If you are looking for a preschool that values your child's growth, happiness, and overall well-being, I wholeheartedly recommend Park Street Academy. It truly is a place where families become part of a loving and supportive community. Thank you, PSA, for four amazing years, and for laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning and success for our children."

"For the two years that my daughter attended Park Street Academy, the teachers, administrative staff and parents functioned as an extended part of our family. Offering flexible hours for working and single parents, the school provided essential childcare without feeling like a typical daycare. When I picked up my daughter at the end of a long day, she often asked me to wait 10 minutes while she finished up Kid`s Cafe, had her face painted or played with friends. On the ride home, she would typically inform me that she made a goal in Super Sports, ask if I knew that worms have five hearts, or announce with pride that she pet a snake. If there was a conflict with another student, she related how the teacher helped her to handle it. During my time as a parent at PSA, I watched the school navigate the challenges of Covid, health issues and a personal loss in our family with grace, empathy and boundless love. It`s difficult to express in a short review all of the wonderful facets of a PSA education because PSA represents so much more than a school. It`s a creative, dynamic and supportive community, providing a unique foundation for a child (and parent`s!) social, emotional and intellectual life. After two years, I feel that I`ve graduated along with my daughter and am a better parent and person as a result of the remarkable environment they`ve created and fostered."

"Many years ago, we had our children (daughter and son), enrolled at Park Street Academy (PSA). As a new mother who had arrived from NYC with my family, excited to embrace the suburban culture. I had blown up expectations of what preschoolers needed to learn and made comments without completely understanding the day to day realities of running a preschool and keeping such a young population safe. PSA has remained open, contributing to the community because it is an authentic learning and nurturing environment first, and business which strives to keep it’s promise to safe guard children as parents and caregivers run other aspects of our lives. I am grateful to have stopped by the school recently to share my gratitude and respect for what they do."

"Both of my daughters have attend PSA for the past three years and we have had a fantastic experience. Firstly, in my experience, there is an extremely limited number of preschools in the area that offer full-time care and PSA is one of them. The curriculum is play-based and grounded in "The Nurtured Heart" model, which means it's all about building empathy and compassion in the kids. The facilities convey a heart warming sense of community, which is obviously a core value of the organization. As stakeholders, have always felt seen and heard by the administration. Most importantly though, the PSA teachers are incredibly caring and devoted to their important roles in the children's lives. It shows up in everything they do; from the authentic joy on their faces when they greet the kids each morning to the loyalty with which they hold these positions for many many years, to the way they address us during their extremely informative bi-annual parent / teacher conferences. The teachers at Park Street Academy truly care and that makes all the difference."

"My daughter is currently enrolled in the pre k program and is the happiest she has ever been! The teachers, administration, parents are truly a community, amazing resource, and wonderful people. The curriculum is both fun to learn and appropriately challenging for their age group. I only wished I would have enrolled her sooner. What a wonderful group of caring individuals at Park Street Academy. There's no other pre k like it and I look forward to enrolling my son next year as well!"