Redeemer Lutheran School has been educating kindergarteners-through-sixth graders since 1953. Adjoining the church of the same name built in the 1930s, the school also offers before and after school care programs.
The school integrates technology into the curriculum in each classroom and utilizes nearby Clark Memorial Park for their physical education classes. Students receive swimming instruction each year at the Westfield Area YMCA. Class size is capped at 18 students in each class.
In Westfield since 1986, Gymboree Play & Music is a children's gym that offers classes for kids up to 5 years old. The gym was previously located at Broad Street but shifted to Central Avenue since 1992. This members-only gym offers weekly classes, open gym times and developmental play program lesson plans for seven different age groups. It is also open for children with special needs. Children under 3 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent at all times. For more information, call the number provided or visit the Web site.
Bamboo Shoots is a full immersion preschool, that offers an accelerated, activity-based curriculum in Mandarin Chinese for children from ages 2 to 6 years old. The preschool integrates Chinese language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, computers, culture, character and physical education all in Mandarin Chinese. Through early exposure to Mandarin, Bamboo Shoots provides students with a foundation for future learning.
The preschool cultivates children’s long-term interest in language and provide them with a taste of other cultures to shape global power thinkers from an early age. The team creates a warm consistent atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore, make choices and gain independence as they develop a sense of self, and a discover their unique place in this world.
Cradles to Crayons Learning Center has been taking care of children since 1998. Owner Cheryl Ann Palhares is a mother of two herself, and dedicated to providing the best care for her students. With its well trained staff and safety features, Cradles to Crayons Learning Center provides a safe and loving learning environment.
This day school for infants and toddlers acts as pre-school during the day and as a daycare facility after school hours. The school has a very large facility with classrooms and a well-kept play area in the rear of the building.
Founded in 1969, the Westfield Neighborhood Council organizes programs and services that serve and better the community. Council activities include recreational trips, fundraising events and senior health seminars and screenings.
Open since 1991, Choice Care Nannies & Baby Nurses matches experienced and capable nannies with families. The organization places legal, live-in, live-out, full-time and part-time nannies as well as baby nurses. The organization's office is located in a large, white house on Euclid Avenue.
Kinderprep is a qualified educational facility founded in 1995 that ensures a great beginning to your child's education. Kinderprep, which is located in a comfortable residential building that feels like home, is dedicated to all-around child development. Visit the website for more information.
Here We Grow is a child care facility for infants to kindergartners. The highly trained faculty is comprised of five administrators along with 20 staff members. Faculty members work to create an interactive and educational environment where children participate in activities that foster intellectual growth. The daycare also has cameras installed in the facility so parents can watch their child during the day via the center's Web site.
Precious People Early Learning Center is located within the grey, house-like building with a red door and red shutters. This educational facility is a day care center for children in prekindergarten and kindergarten. They have a playground in the back and many aids on duty at a time to ensure the children's safety.