The Preschool Place & Kindergarten, including all the enrichment programs, is child-centered and designed to provide a happy and nurturing environment in which children can develop a positive self image and love of learning.
The curriculum is diverse and flexible, offering a varied and developmentally appropriate choice of activities.
Children need to use all their senses to experience the world and we provide them with the opportunities that are the foundation for reading, language, math, science and social studies.
The children are valued as able, worthy individuals and are encouraged to develop singular talents and abilities as well as to learn to be part of a group.
Children are provided with unlimited possibilities to learn and grow through play, to try new activities and meet new challenges, to feel secure in a school environment, to be responsible and to feel loved.
We are conveniently located in Somerset County, NJ and serve the surrounding areas including Bridgewater, Warren, Raritan, Branchburg as well as adjacent communities in Hunterdon County.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Preschool Place & Kindergarten, including all the enrichment programs, is child-centered and designed to provide a happy and nurturing environment in which children can develop a positive self image and love of learning. The curriculum is diverse and flexible, offering a varied and developmentally appropriate choice of activities. Children need to use all their senses to experience the world and we provide them with the opportunities that are the foundation for reading, language, math, science and social studies. The children are valued as able, worthy individuals and are encouraged to develop singular talents and abilities as well as to learn to be part of a group. Children are provided with unlimited possibilities to learn and grow through play, to try new activities and meet new challenges, to feel secure in a school environment, to be responsible and to feel loved.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Preschool Place And Kindergarten At Temple Sho?
The application deadline for The Preschool Place And Kindergarten At Temple Sho is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Preschool Place And Kindergarten At Temple Sho is Immaculata High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Ann Classical Academy (1.3 miles away)
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(908) 725-7787
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1000 Us Highway 202
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(908) 947-2180
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(908) 429-4275
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 429-4275
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(908) 704-1712
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