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Temple Emanu-el Early Childhood Education Program

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Temple Emanu-El believe that children are individual learners; each one gaining skills at their own pace and responding to different styles and methods of teaching.

We strive to create a rich curriculum that meets the needs of all children: visual, auditory, and perceptual learners.

Our philosophy centers itself on the whole child. We aim to nurture and strengthen each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical abilities through our program.

We believe that children learn through active play and exploration in a multi-sensory environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 141 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Temple Emanu-el Early Childhood Education Program ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1950

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Student Body

Total Students

141 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Temple Emanu-el Early Childhood Education Program is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 141 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Union County, NJ is $18,703 for elementary schools and $22,404 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Union County, NJ is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).