{"id":3174,"date":"2024-12-28T07:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/?page_id=3174"},"modified":"2024-12-28T09:51:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T14:51:55","slug":"preschool-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/schools-and-departments\/preschool-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Preschool Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Preschool Program<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rutherford Preschool\u00a0Program is designed to\u00a0offer Rutherford residents access to a half-day program for preschool children ages 3 and 4. They will be involved in both academic and social activities appropriate for their age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who can attend the program?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program is open to students who reside in Rutherford with a parent or guardian. Students must be 3 or 4 years of age by October 1, 2025. Space is limited. Registration is first come first serve basis.\u00a0 A wait list will be available if the need arises.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who will be teaching my children?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each classroom has a licensed teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the hours?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 year olds \u2013 9:00 a.m. to\u00a011:30 a.m.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 year olds -12:30 p.m. to\u00a03:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The preschool program will follow the 2025\u2013 2026 calendar for the Rutherford Public Schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where will the classes be held?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lincoln School \u2013 414 Montross Avenue<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington School \u2013 89 Wood Street<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a fee for the program?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuition is $3,000 for the 2025 \u2013 2026 school year half-day program. 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