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)
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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: K-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 8 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
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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: K-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 8 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
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
3.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Princeton International School Of Math And Science
Special Program Emphasis
19 Lambert Dr
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 454-5580
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 454-5580
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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: K-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 8 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
800 North Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
3.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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
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
Guidepost Montessori at Lawrenceville
Montessori School
222 Federal City Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(551) 282-3147
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(551) 282-3147
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-K
The Learning Experience ![The Learning Experience Photo - We're proud to announce our center has earned the distinction of "Center of Excellence" for 2018. We look forward to continuing to provide premier childcare solutions and top-rated early education programs for our community in 2019 and beyond! A big thanks to our teachers and staff for making our center an excellent place for our little ones to learn, play, and grow every single day! #LearnPlayGrow]( "The Learning Experience Photo - We're proud to announce our center has earned the distinction of \"Center of Excellence\" for 2018. We look forward to continuing to provide premier childcare solutions and top-rated early education programs for our community in 2019 and beyond! A big thanks to our teachers and staff for making our center an excellent place for our little ones to learn, play, and grow every single day! #LearnPlayGrow")
Daycare / Preschool
795 Denow Rd Bldg B
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-2300
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-2300
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 49 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Myers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7609 Montgomery Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 517-4540
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 517-4540
9331.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Cheltenham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7853 Front Street
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 635-7415
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 635-7415
9332 miles
Gr: K-4 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Elkins Park School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8149 New Second St
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 881-4941
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 881-4941
9332.1 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Glenside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Harrison Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-6440
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-6440
9332.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Jenkintown Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-2933
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-2933
9332.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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