Located in Belleville, NJ, Sandy Lane Nursery School enrolls 207 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1973, this nonsectarian early childhood program offers both school–year and summer learning opportunities.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 207:1 and provides casual dress code for its co–ed student body.
Sandy Lane Nursery School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity, with 90.91% of students identified as students of color.
Affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the school serves families seeking preschool and kindergarten education in the Belleville area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sandy Lane Nursery School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on age and enrollment schedule. Please call our office for specific rates.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer tuition is based on age and enrollment schedule. Please call our office for specific rates.
Admissions Director
Elaine Perna
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs
School Notes
- Introduce your newborn through Kindergarten age children to a child`s world where playing is learning at Sandy lane Nursery School. This state licensed facility has been dedicated to providing the Essex County area with a warm, nurturing learning environment since 1973.Sandy Lane has also repeatedly achieved accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Accreditation is a powerful tool for raising the quality of early childhood education. It provides a process through which early childhood professionals and families can evaluate programs, compare them with professional standards, strengthen the program and commit to ongoing assessment and improvement.In addition to being a NAEYC-accredited center, Sandy Lane Nursery School has received a 4-star-rating (out of 5) by Grow NJ Kids, a statewide Quality Rating Improvement System, New Jersey`s program to raise the quality of child care and early learning across the state.At Sandy Lane Nursery School, children are divided by age into bright and cheerful classrooms where a teacher and teacher`s assistant provide students with plenty of one-on-one interaction and TLC. An enriching, well-rounded, hands-on curriculum introduces them to a broad range of topics, including music, science, art, circle time, computers, foreign language, large- and small-group activities and more. The school provides two snacks daily and collaborates with a local catering service to be able to offer the option of nutritionally balanced hot lunches on a daily basis.Sandy Lane has four spacious outdoor playground areas with safety surfaces, where children not only enjoy outside play time twice a day, but also develop their large motor skills.The center offers both full and half-day programs and is open year round, Monday through Friday from 7 am 6:15 pm.Call Sandy Lane Nursery School today at (973) 751-6380 to schedule a visit and take the first step towards providing your child with a solid foundation for their school years and beyond.
Source: Verified school update
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When is the application deadline for Sandy Lane Nursery School?
The application deadline for Sandy Lane Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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