Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center

Located in Garfield, NJ, Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center enrolls 105 students in grades PK–K within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1951, the center serves families with a student body composed entirely of students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 105:1 with one teacher on staff and a casual dress code policy.
Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and provides co–ed childcare and development services in the Garfield area.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Our tuition costs include a daily breakfast, lunch and snack.
Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Bergen County, NJ is $16,810 for elementary schools and $20,306 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bergen County, NJ is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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