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Episcopal Community Services empowers individuals and families to determine and follow their own paths. It’s the best way to transform communities. Our mission is to challenge and reduce intergenerational poverty. We increase the ability of people to improve their lives and achieve economic independence. We call upon every person to participate in sustainable, positive change for our communities. We envision a world where the path to prosperity is available to all.

Our preschool environment aims to maintain and reinforce our children’s Spanish home language and create a school where parents and children experience collective participation, ecological responsibility, holistic health, and progressive social consciousness. We believe that the experience of diversity (diversity of race, gender, ethnic origin, economics and opinion) creates a rich learning environment and is necessary preparation for living in a diverse world. By cherishing ethnic differences and supporting economic diversity, we create a community that encourages global awareness and social responsibility.

AT THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL, OUR MISSION TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN A COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, DIVERSITY, AND COMMUNITY. WE ENGAGE, CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT CHILDREN AS THEY DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. WE NURTURE THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH A THOUGHTFUL, BALANCED CURRICULUM. WE INTENTIONALLY BUILD A DIVERSE SCHOOL COMMUNITY, AND WE VALUE, RESPECT, AND EDUCATE OURSELVES ABOUT ITS COMPLEXITIES AND GIFTS. WE FOSTER THE GROWTH OF OUR STUDENTS SO THEY WILL BECOME RESPONSIBLE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE WORLD WHO STAND UP FOR THEIR BELIEFS, EXPRESS THEIR THOUGHTS, AND CARE ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND FEELINGS OF OTHERS.

Neighborhood House Nursery School is operated by the Neighborhood Association, a non-profit, community-based organization. Opened in 1920 and located in a charming Victorian house just one block from Taylor Park, the NHNS provides a home away from home environment where children learn to love the process of learning and discovery. NHNS also creates a unique opportunity to connect learning to our natural environment with the use of our garden area. The pre-school program is open to children of parents who live or work in Millburn/Short Hills and the surrounding communities. Our staff works diligently to prepare each child for the transition to elementary school through fostering confidence, self-awareness and the ability to connect all learning to the world in which we live.

The mission of Patterson Park Public Charter School is to provide a community-centered learning environment that values diversity and embraces a whole child approach to develop well-educated citizens. Our Vision Life-long learners, healthy families, and strong neighborhoods. Our Values: PPPCS is a community-founded school driven to academic excellence and devoted to a whole child philosophy in a diverse setting. We believe in … Challenging every child academically using interdisciplinary, thematic, hands-on instruction that fosters creativity, critical thinking and a life-long love of learning. Developing character in our young people by cultivating civility, perseverance, resilience and shared responsibility. Partnering with our broader community to support student success, healthy families and strong neighborhoods. Our Motto The City is Our Classroom; the World is Our Future.