The Early Childhood Center at M'kor Shalom provides a warm and caring environment that promotes the emotional, social, physical and cognitive development of our children.
We focus on a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum that recognizes the natural curiosity of young learners.
Our dedicated staff encourages collaboration, independence, and responsibility within a framework of Jewish values and traditions.
We "practice what we teach" and welcome a community of learners from diverse backgrounds.
We offer preschool and kindergarten as well as extended hours, supplemental programs, and classes for parents and toddlers to enjoy together.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Congregation M'kor Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Congregation M'kor Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Congregation M'kor Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten is Center For Education (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Under The Sun Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Under The Sun Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
701 Lippincott Dr
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 985-8777
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 985-8777
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
9000 Centennial Blvd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 751-1930
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 751-1930
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
8000 Main Street
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 675-1166
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 675-1166
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 6 students
6 School Lane
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 751-1510
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 751-1510
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Learning Experience
Daycare / Preschool
910 Route 73 S
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 810-1010
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 810-1010
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Center For Education ![Center For Education Photo]( "Center For Education Photo")
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
1.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kingsway Learning Center ![Kingsway Learning Center Photo - Kingsway Learning Center has been dedicated to the academic and therapeutic growth of special needs students for over 50 years.]( "Kingsway Learning Center Photo - Kingsway Learning Center has been dedicated to the academic and therapeutic growth of special needs students for over 50 years.")
Special Education School
1000 Voorhees Drive
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 545-0800
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 545-0800
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 10 students
2303 E. Evesham Rd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 282-3800
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 282-3800
4.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Brookfield Academy
Special Education School
1009 Haddonfield Berlin Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(135) 258-6463
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(135) 258-6463
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Y.a.l.e. School North II Kirby's Mill
Special Education School
151 Hartford Rd
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 257-3253
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 257-3253
4.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
(Catholic)
101 Evans Rd
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-0774
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-0774
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 348 students
Joyful Noise Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
55 E Main St
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-1630
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-1630
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center For Education ![Center For Education Photo]( "Center For Education Photo")
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
1.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
625 E Main Street
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 596-5304
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 596-5304
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori at Laurel Oak
Montessori School
1004 Laurel Oak Rd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(551) 282-3147
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(551) 282-3147
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Under The Sun Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
701 Lippincott Dr
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 985-8777
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 985-8777
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
9000 Centennial Blvd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 751-1930
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 751-1930
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
8000 Main Street
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 675-1166
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 675-1166
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 6 students
6 School Lane
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 751-1510
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 751-1510
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Learning Experience
Daycare / Preschool
910 Route 73 S
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 810-1010
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 810-1010
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
9294.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
207 Front Street
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
9294.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Upper Pittsgrove School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 Pine Tavern Road
Monroeville, NJ 08343
(856) 358-8163
Monroeville, NJ 08343
(856) 358-8163
9295.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
South Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 Mullica Hill Rd
Harrisonville, NJ 08039
(856) 769-0855
Harrisonville, NJ 08039
(856) 769-0855
9295.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Kingsway Regional High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
9295.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,822 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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