GLEN ROCKPublic Schools

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED for GRPS' Early Childhood Program.

Overview
The Glen Rock Public School District is pleased to announce the expansion of its Early Childhood Program (ECP) for the 2025-26 school year. This enhancement will provide young learners with a full-day, integrated educational experience designed to foster growth, creativity, and a love for learning right in Glen Rock.

The program, open to children who are three (3) or four (4) years of age by Oct. 1, 2025, will follow the Creative Curriculum and offer specialized instruction in Physical Education, Media Center, Art, and Music, all led by certified teachers. The school year will align with the district calendar, running from September 2, 2025, through June 23, 2026.

The District’s ECP will be housed at 400 Hamilton Ave. in a newly renovated space within the Middle/High School. Additionally, aftercare services will be available through the Community School, and held in the ECP classrooms, for families seeking extended care options.

Key Information

• Program Hours: 8:20 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

• Children must be 3 or 4 years old by Oct. 1, 2025.

• Children must be toilet trained.

• Families must provide their own snacks and lunch.

• Tuition: $8,500 per year, plus a $75 registration fee. Tuition to be paid monthly through Community Pass.

• Online-only Registration begins March 12, 2025, at 12 p.m. (first come, first served).

Program Details
The Early Childhood Program at Glen Rock Public Schools provides a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment for young learners, fostering the development of foundational skills through hands-on experiences and exploration. This program focuses on the whole child, promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth for school readiness.  

The classrooms are staffed by full-time certified teachers in both early childhood and special education as well as classroom paraprofessionals. All staff are appointed by the Board of Education.

Glen Rock Public School District’s Early Childhood Program implements the Creative Curriculum to provide a developmentally appropriate framework for learning. This research-based curriculum emphasizes hands-on, child-centered activities that promote inquiry, problem-solving, and exploration. Activities are designed to engage children in learning through play, fostering a love of discovery.

Children will attend a variety of specials, including Music, Art, Physical Education, and the Media Center, which support creative expression, physical development, and early literacy skills. These specials encourage exploration in different areas, helping students build confidence and discover their interests.

Classrooms are integrated and structured to be inclusive and supportive of all learners, with integration of various student needs. The program adapts to each child's developmental stage, ensuring that every student receives personalized support and instruction in a collaborative environment.

In an effort to enrich the learning experience, our Early Childhood Program collaborates with the high school Early Childhood Development class. This partnership offers high school students the opportunity to engage with younger children, assisting in classroom activities, providing mentorship, and gaining practical experience in child development. High school students engage with a curriculum to learn about child psychology, age-appropriate pedagogy, and classroom management, which they can apply in assisting our Early Childhood Program teachers. It also enhances social interactions for both groups, fostering a sense of community.

Registration Process

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED for GRPS' Early Childhood Program.

The online-only registration process for the Early Childhood Program took place between March 12 and March 23.
 
After successfully submitting the form, District personnel will contact families of eligible students to finalize the registration process, which includes completing registration paperwork and providing the non-refundable $75 registration fee. The registration fee and tuition will be collected online via Community Pass. Should additional spaces become available, the District will reach out to the next families on the list.