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Preschool Program in Paramus, NJ | Engaging Learning for Ages 3-4 Years

Welcome to Emma Daycare’s preschool program, where young learners flourish! The preschool years are when children transform from toddlers into confident, capable students ready for kindergarten. Our Paramus preschool program combines structured learning with plenty of play, creating an environment where 3 and 4-year-olds develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

For over 13 years, Emma Daycare has been Bergen County’s trusted choice for quality preschool education. Our E.M.M.A. curriculum goes beyond traditional preschool activities, teaching children not just WHAT to learn, but HOW to learn—a critical skill for 21st-century success.

Our preschool program serves children ages 3-4 years, providing a rich learning experience that prepares them for kindergarten and beyond.

Why Emma's Preschool Stands Out

Modern Curriculum for Modern Times

Traditional preschool curricula were designed for the industrial age. We’ve reimagined preschool education for today’s world:

  • Project-based learning instead of worksheet packets
  • STEM activities including science, technology, engineering, and math
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving emphasized
  • Creativity and innovation encouraged daily
  • Real-world connections making learning relevant
  • Social-emotional learning integrated thought

Strong Academic Foundation

Your preschooler will develop essential school-readiness skills:

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase)
  • Phonemic awareness and letter sounds
  • Writing their name and other letters
  • Story comprehension and sequencing
  • Beginning to recognize sight words
  • Love of reading cultivated daily
  • and many more…

Social Skills Mastery

Preschool is where children learn to navigate social situations:

  • Cooperation and teamwork during group projects
  • Sharing and turn-taking in play and activities
  • Conflict resolution with teacher guidance
  • Making and keeping friends
  • Following classroom rules and routines
  • Respecting differences in others
  • Empathy and kindness

Independence & Confidence Building

We foster self-sufficient, confident learners:

  • Self-care skills (dressing, bathroom, hand washing)
  • Making choices and decisions
  • Completing tasks independently
  • Asking for help when needed
  • Taking responsibility for belongings
  • Follow multi-step directions
  • Persisting through challenges

Daily Schedule - Preschool Program

Morning Arrival & Breakfast (6:30 AM – 8:30 AM)

  • Warm welcome from teachers
  • Homemade breakfast served
  • Free choice activities as children arrive
  • Social interaction with peers

Morning Circle Time (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)

  • Welcome song and greetings
  • Calendar, weather, days of week
  • Show and share or discussion time
  • Introduction to daily theme/topic
  • Attendance and helper assignments

Literacy Block (9:00 AM – 9:45 AM)

  • Interactive read-aloud with discussion
  • Letter of the week activities
  • Phonic games and songs
  • Writing practice (name, letters)
  • Small group literacy activities
  • Library time with individual book selection

Learning Centers (9:45 AM – 10:30 AM)

Children rotate through various centers:

  • Writing center – journals, letters, drawing
  • Math center – couting, puzzles, patterns
  • Science center – experiments, observations
  • Art studio – painting, collage, sculpting
  • Dramatic play – house, store, community helpers
  • Building zone –  blocks, legos
  • Technology – educational apps, interactive learning

Outdoor Play & Physical Education (10:30 AM – 11:15 AM)

  • Playground time with structured activities
  • Gross motor skill development
  • Games teaching cooperation and rules
  • Nature exploration and gardening
  • Riding toys and sports equipment

Lunch Time (11:15 AM – 11:45 AM)

  • Hot, nutritious lunch served family-style
  • Conversation and social dining
  • Table manners and self-help skills
  • Trying new foods encouraged

Quiet Time/Rest (11:45 AM – 1:00 PM)

  • Cot time with calming music
  • Books for children who don’t nap
  • Quiet activities for early risers
  • Respecting different rest needs

Snack & Story Time (1:00 PM – 1:30 PM)

  • Afternoon snacks provided
  • Read-aloud chapter book or stories
  • Relaxed social times

Afternoon Enrichment (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM)

Monday: Music & Movement

  • Songs, instruments, dancing
  • Rhythm and beat activities

Tuesday: STEM Lab

  • Science experiments
  • Building challenges
  • Technology integration

Wednesday: Art Studio

  • Process art exploration
  • Various medium and techniques

Thursday: Dramatic Play & Storytelling

  • Puppets, acting, and roleplays
  • Creative storytelling

Friday: Show & Share / Special Activities

  • Children present to class
  • Cooking projects, field trips

Free Play & Learning Centers (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

  • Choice time with various centers
  • Small group activities
  • Outdoor play (weather permitting)
  • Individual attention as needed

Pick-Up Time (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM)

  • Calming activities
  • Daily report for parents
  • Display of artwork and projects

School Readiness Focus

Academic Skills:

  • Know and recognize all letters (upper and lowercase)
  • Understand letter sounds for most consonants
  • Write their first name
  • Count to 20 and recognize numbers 1-10
  • Identify colors, shapes, and patterns
  • Follow 3-4 step directions

Social-Emotional Skills:

  • Separate from parents without distress
  • Play cooperatively with peers
  • Resolve conflict with words
  • Share and take turns
  • Follow classroom rules
  • Express needs and feelings appropriately

Self-Help Skills:

  • Use bathroom independently
  • Wash hands properly
  • Dress/undress (coats, shoes)
  • Open lunch containers
  • Clean up after activites
  • Follow daily routines

Work Habits:

  • Sit and focus for 10-15 minutes
  • Complete tasks independently
  • Transition between activities smoothly
  • Follow directions from teachers
  • Participate in group activities
  • Persist when tasks are challenging

YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN, GROW AND DISCOVER HIS TALENTS, WHILE YOU ARE AT WORK

BOOK A TOUR

“We are so happy we chose Emma for our son’s daycare. The management and staff are exceptional. 

 

Our son is happy to be dropped off every day and goes off to class without as much of a whimper. To us, that says it all… Then the daily updates of pictures of him smiling with his friends, and making arts and crafts confirm how he is happy there. 

Not to mention each month we see how he is mentally expanding, from counting his numbers to learning the alphabet.

 

 

It is such a comfort to know that he is safe and having fun for 9 hours during the day.”

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Christopher Stern

“Emma is the best Day Care around. My son was going there for about 4 years full time and now he is going to Emma during a summer school break. 

 

He always felt at home there, which always gave me peace of mind. They have a very clean and spacious facility, including well-equipped classrooms. Emma has a very good curriculum. 

 

My son was very well prepared to move to elementary school. Their teachers have great credentials. Also very importantly, homemade fresh meals are provided. Highly recommended!!!”

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Liliya Pletmintseva

“My two kids love going to Emma Daycare, most of the time :))) 


Very good and caring teachers and nannies, and very patient too 🙂 my kids can be very strong-willed and stubborn sometimes and teachers can work through these challenges. 


I highly recommend this daycare in Paramus to everybody.”

Anna Shchurova