The Little Neighborhood Learni in Kearny, NJ, serves 90 students in preschool and kindergarten in a nonsectarian early childhood program located in an urban community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 90:1, with one teacher serving all enrolled students in grades PK–K.
It ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity, with a student population that is 100% students of color.
Nearby early learning options include Perpetual Help Day Nursery and Marwah Academy, both within 1.5 miles of the Kearny location.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Little Neighborhood Learni ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Little Neighborhood Learni?
The application deadline for The Little Neighborhood Learni is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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