F M Kirby Children's Center, part of a worldwide association based on Christian principles, inclusive of all people, provides quality programs that develop a healthy spirit, mind and body, and promotes the Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility and Respect.
Our staff is committed to instilling our Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility and Respect in all that we do, from teaching a class to maintaining our facilities.
Please let us know if we fail to live up to our Core Values at any time.
To love others; to be sensitive to the well being of others; to help others.
To tell the truth; to act in such a way that you are worthy of trust; to have integrity; to make sure your choices match your values.
To do what is right, what ought to be done; to be accountable for your behaviors and obligations.
To treat others as you would have them terat you; to value the worth of every person, including yourself.
The YMCA encourages all members to exemplify these values, both a the YMCA and in their lives.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Fm Kirby Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
320 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- F M Kirby Children's Center, part of a worldwide association based on Christian principles, inclusive of all people, provides quality programs that develop a healthy spirit, mind and body, and promotes the Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility and Respect. Our staff is committed to instilling our Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility and Respect in all that we do, from teaching a class to maintaining our facilities. Please let us know if we fail to live up to our Core Values at any time. To love others; to be sensitive to the well being of others; to help others. To tell the truth; to act in such a way that you are worthy of trust; to have integrity; to make sure your choices match your values. To do what is right, what ought to be done; to be accountable for your behaviors and obligations. To treat others as you would have them terat you; to value the worth of every person, including yourself. The YMCA encourages all members to exemplify these values, both a the YMCA and in their lives.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fm Kirby Childrens Center's ranking?
Fm Kirby Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Fm Kirby Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Fm Kirby Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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