Closter, NJ

The Learning Experience in Closter offers a comprehensive early childhood education program with proprietary curriculum including L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic Program). The center features bright, modern classrooms with age-appropriate learning centers, secure entry systems, and outdoor playgrounds. Their phonics-based literacy program and hands-on mathematics curriculum prepare children for kindergarten success. Teachers maintain low student-teacher ratios and participate in ongoing professional development. The facility includes separate infant, toddler, and preschool wings with dedicated play areas and follows strict health and safety protocols.

This unique nature-based preschool integrates environmental education with early childhood development. Located within the 136-acre Closter Nature Center, the program emphasizes outdoor exploration, hands-on science learning, and environmental stewardship. Children spend significant time outdoors in all weather conditions, developing observation skills and connection to nature. The curriculum balances structured learning with child-directed exploration, focusing on social-emotional development through cooperative outdoor activities. Certified early childhood educators with environmental science backgrounds provide instruction in small class sizes with extensive outdoor classroom spaces.

Bright Horizons at Tenafly serves families throughout Bergen County including Closter residents. The center follows the World at Their Fingers curriculum, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, science, and creative arts through project-based learning. Features include STEM labs, literacy-rich environments, and age-appropriate technology integration. The facility maintains enhanced security systems, on-site kitchen providing nutritious meals, and spacious indoor/outdoor play areas. Teachers hold early childhood degrees and participate in continuous professional development. The center is NAEYC-accredited and maintains exceptional health and safety standards with comprehensive parent communication systems.