Welcome to Emma Daycare’s Pre-Kindergarten program—where kindergarten readiness meets confidence building! This is your child’s final year before elementary school, and we make it count. Our comprehensive Pre-K program in Paramus doesn’t just prepare children academically; we develop independent, confident, enthusiastic learners ready to excel in kindergarten and beyond.
For over 13 years, Emma Daycare has been successfully transitioning Bergen County children into kindergarten. Our graduates consistently receive praise from elementary school teachers for their preparedness, work habits, and social skills. Parents tell us their children find kindergarten “easy” after Emma’s Pre-K program—and that’s exactly our goal.
Our Pre-K program serves children ages 4-5 years, providing the comprehensive preparation needed for kindergarten success.
Proven Kindergarten Readiness
Our Pre-K graduates enter kindergarten with:
Comprehensive, Advanced Curriculum
Our Pre-K curriculum goes beyond kindergarten requirements:
Focus on Executive Function Skills
We develop the “learning to learn” skills critical for school success:
Experienced Pre-K Specialists
Our Pre-K teachers aren’t just qualified—they’re specialists in kindergarten transition:
Morning Arrival & Breakfast (6:30 AM – 8:00 AM)
Morning Meeting (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM)
Literacy Block (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM)
Whole Group Instruction:
Small Group Rotation:
Snack & Recess (10:00 AM – 10:45 AM)
Math Block (10:45 AM – 11:45 AM)
Math Instruction:
Math Centers:
Lunch (11:45 AM – 12:30 PM)
Quiet Time (12:30 PM – 1:00 PM)
Science & Social Studies (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
Monday: Science Lab
Tuesday: STEM Challenges
Wednesday: Social Studies
Thursday: Technology & Coding
Friday: Current Events and Show & Share
Specials & Enrichment (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Rotating schedule:
Afternoon Centers & Project Time (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Pick-Up & Reflection (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
Focus on Executive Function Skills
Mathematics
Science & Critical Thinking
“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.”
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!!!”
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