Located in Pennington, NJ, Child Development Center Bms enrolls 65 students in kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, rural early childhood program.
The school serves a co–educational student body with 53.85% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the rural community.
Child Development Center Bms has a student–teacher ratio of 33:1 with 2 teachers supporting the current enrollment.
As a rural New Jersey early childhood center, Child Development Center Bms provides education for children in grades K through 1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Child Development Center Bms?
The application deadline for Child Development Center Bms is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Child Development Center Bms is Cambridge School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pennington Montessori School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pennington Montessori School
Montessori School
4 Tree Farm Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-1331
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-1331
1.9 miles
Gr: K | 27 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
The Village Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
15 Yard
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-7877
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-7877
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cambridge School ![Cambridge School Photo]( "Cambridge School Photo")
Special Education School
100 Straube Center Blvd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Princeton Child Development Institute
Special Education School
300 Cold Soil Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6280
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6280
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Pennington School ![The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.]( "The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.")
(Methodist)
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Reviews
Endorse Child Development Center Bms. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Learning Support vs. Tutoring: What's Included in Private School Tuition?
Learn the difference between learning support and tutoring, what's typically included in private school tuition, and what parents should ask before enrolling.
How to Evaluate Reading and Writing Instruction in the Early Grades
Learn how to evaluate reading and writing instruction in the early grades, including phonics, writing, assessments, and literacy support in private schools.
The Social Fit Interview: Questions to Ask Students, Not Admissions
Discover how talking with current students can reveal a private school's true culture and help families assess social fit before enrolling.
