The Academy For Children (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 48 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Academy For Children
Pre-K	40
Kind	8

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Differentiated education

Year Founded

1979

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1996

Student Body

Total Students

48 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

9 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

All fees listed on website, under \"application\" Prorated if starting later. Flexible schedule. Tuition is annual with 5 installments (see website) Tuition based on number of half / full days selected

Summer Program Cost Notes

All fees listed on website. 8 week program M-F, 9 to 3pm, half day option until 12. Early care, 8-9

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Marjorie McCabe-Peacock

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Dance Caravan : Boys & Girls classes - TuesdaysMusic: Thursdays

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Yoga : Wednesdays

School Notes

The Academy for Children is a non-profit, tax exempt, non-sectarian, educational organization and school which encourages the extraordinary and phenomenal potential of each child through programs for the development and education of children, parents and professionals.
The Academy for Children encourages the extraordinary and phenomenal potential in each child by encompassing each area of a child's development, within an enriched, positive, and exciting learning and play environment; providing education and expertise to parents empowering them in their life-long quest towards advocating for and facilitating the potential in their children; and encouraging, developing and mentoring professional excellence, empowering each child to achieve his/her potential.

School Motto: Encouraging the potential of each child.

The Academy Builds Your Child's Foundation for a Lifetime of Excellence.

Children Ages 2-6 are immersed in learning with trained teachers, within a positive environment and low student-teacher ratio:

Academic Readiness: Building Cognitive & Verbal Skills: Offering-*Math & Reading for Me--*Science and Geography-*MacComputer Lab-*Interactive French & Spanish--
Social, Creative & Physical Development: Building Social & Motor Skills: Offering: *Kindness & Character Building Skills-*Creative Writing & "Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum" - *What I See & Draw Art -*All That Music & Movement. Indoor Gym and Outdoor Playground.
Environment: Positive, Nuturing & Structured Setting: Offering: *Large Gymnasium-*Outdoor Play & Play Stations-*Bright & Sunny Classrooms-*Modular Daily Schedule-*Learning Centers-*Large Library-*Serving Morris counties Mountain Lakes and Surrounding Communities
Faculty: Trained, Team Based: Offering: Over 130 Years Combined Experience-*Founding Directors on Site-*Full Time Faculty-NJ Certified N-6-*CPR-First Aid Certified-*Exceptionally Small Student-Teacher Ratio
Parent Education and Support: Ongoing, open door policy: Offering: Parenting Classes and Advice, Assessments twice a year Guiding child's Full Potential-*Early Drop Off & Late Pick Up Available-*Extra Days Available as needed
Offering Before School "Early Morning Enrichment": 8:30-9:00 am
Offering After School Programs: 2:30-4:00 pm: Action Adventures, "Dance Caravan", "Kids in Motion Tennis, Yoga, LAX, and Soccer".

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The Academy For Children?

The acceptance rate of The Academy For Children is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.

Does The Academy For Children offer a summer program?

Yes, The Academy For Children offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for The Academy For Children?

The application deadline for The Academy For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 4/10/2015

The Academy is an amazing school ! Both of my sons have attended this school for Pre School and Kindergarten. The faculty are mature, experienced and loving. The class sizes are small and the children receive a lot of individual attention. I highly recommend this school.

- Posted by Parent - peako

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Morris County, NJ is $23,325 for elementary schools and $27,721 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Morris County, NJ is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).