Shoresh Preschool

Our goal at Shoresh is to instill in each child a sense of self-worth, to give each child a meaningful, happy, and successful experience learning and interacting with peers/teachers. We provide a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment that reinforces a child’s natural curiosity. Each child, as a unique individual, is allowed to progress according to their own rate of development.

Young children learn through play and need the opportunity to explore their environment in a way that feels safe and secure to them. Our teachers provide age-appropriate learning activities that guide the children through the important areas of language, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

Our preschool classes begin at 15 months and continue until age 5 offering individualized attention, and a safe environment made possible by our small class sizes and low teacher to student ratio. Our highly qualified and experienced teachers love what they do and understand the developmental needs of the children they teach.

Programs

Shoresh offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of our families. We offer extended morning hours for working parents as well as after-school hours. Our afternoon enrichment classes offer the option of a longer school day with a different enrichment class each day of the week for our three and four year olds.

Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the whole child. We ensure that the children experience a balance in scheduling, which includes independent play, group activities and quiet time. The classrooms are set up with different centers to give the children the opportunity to choose their play area. Some of their choices include dramatic play, painting at the easel, book corner, blocks, manipulatives, play-doh, and a writing and coloring table. As the children experience these different centers, they are working on so many important skills. They are learning how to use their imaginations, express ideas, cooperate with others, make decisions, develop hand-eye coordination, improve their fine motor skills, and become problem solvers.

Shoresh is a NUT-FREE school.

Program Overview

Throughout the year, we have a Thanksgiving break, Winter break, and Spring/Passover break. We observe all major secular holidays (President’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Columbus Day, and Memorial Day) and Jewish holidays (High Holy Days, Passover, and Shavuot).

Shoresh Programming:

Two-years and under classes (children who are at least 15 months of age that are walking and able to feed themselves by August 31, 2026) meet Monday – Friday or three pre-chosen days from 9am – 1pm or 9am – 3pm.
Three-year-old classes (*children must be 3 by October 1, 2026) meet Monday – Friday from 9am – 1pm or 9 – 3pm.
Four-year-old classes (*children must be 4 by October 1, 2026 and completely toilet trained) meet Monday – Friday from 9am – 3pm.

*Our 3- and 4-year-old program cutoff age follows NJ Public School guidelines which require a child to be that age before October 1^stof the school year. There will be no exceptions.

Click here to register SHORESH Preschool Registration 2026-2027

Check out the SHORESH 2026-2027 Calendar (Tentative)

For policies and procedures, refer to the Shoresh Family Handbook

Reach out to Shoresh by email at Shoresh@nertamid.org or phone 973.338.1500 ext. 120 should you have any issues filling out this form or any questions.

Shoresh Preschool features a first-rate facility designed to allow learning through play and exploration. Bright, cheerful colors are present in classrooms and hallways, with bulletin boards displaying children artwork of current lessons and seasonal celebrations.

Our 2022 renovated playground features a main climbing structure, three slides, a balance log, with a smaller section for our younger students, a crawl through caterpillar, and a play house. Our grounds have four vegetable garden beds, two herb garden beds, a log circle, and large outdoor lawn space. We also utilize our parking lot for outdoor bikes and chalk play.

Inside, students enjoy a fully equipped play area, filled with age-appropriate toys, riding equipment, tumble mats, and much more. Our space also features a large multi-purpose room, sanctuary for singing and prayers, and newly designed dress-up station.

Shoresh Preschool has a full-time security guard on site Monday- Friday 8:00am – 5:30pm (4:00pm on Fridays). Our building is equipped with newly installed cameras (everywhere except the classrooms and bathrooms), upgraded security access system, and shatter proof glass.

2026-2027 Yearly Tuition:
2’s Three Day Option, 9:00am – 1:00pm: $8,160
2’s Three Day Option, 9:00am – 3:00pm: $9,830

2’s Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm: $12,800
2’s Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm: $15,400

3’s Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm: $12,800
3’s Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm: $15,400

4’s (Pre-K) Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm: $15,400

Morning Club, 8:00 am – 9:00am, 5-Days: $3,000
Morning Club, 8:00 am – 9:00am, Per Day/Year: $650

Kids Club, Monday – Friday, 3:00pm – 5:30pm, 4:00 pm on Friday: $5,500
Kids Club, 3:00pm – 5:30pm (Monday – Thursday) Per Day/Year: $1,350
Kids Club, 4:00 pm on Friday Per Day/Year: $850

Security Fee: Families will be charged $36 per month for 9 months (Sept – May). This fee helps to offset the cost for full day security.

Sibling Discount, if applicable, one time: $300 for each additional sibling in the program in September. The sibling discount does not apply to late school year starting siblings.

Shoresh Summer Camp is a fun-filled weekly themed adventure with mystical creatures, safari rides, and a diving into the ocean. Each sunny day we enjoy water play, scooter riding, playground, and more. Our indoor facility is a great place to spend the rainy days. We have a special class daily where we create messy art, cook something yummy, or explore STEM. Shabbat with all the campers completes our week.

Every week we are treated to a special guest including Bubble Dad, the Bloomfield Fire Department, a petting zoo with pony rides, and many more exciting visitors! We enjoy a complimentary pizza lunch 2 times during camp. On the last day we savor cold, delicious treats from the ice cream truck.
Shoresh Summer Camp is for children between 20 months old (as of June 1, 2026) and entering Pre-K in the fall. This year we will be adding an entering Kindergarten program.

2026 SHORESH Summer Camp Registration Form

Each child must have their own form filled out and be accompanied by a $200 non-refundable registration fee. You can pay your non-refundable registration fee and tuition with a credit/debit card and incur a 3% fee or through your bank account without a fee. If you prefer to pay by check or have any difficulty with payment, contact the Shoresh office.

Summer Camp Dates
Shoresh Summer Camp will run an 8 week camp starting Wednesday, June 24 and ending Wednesday, August 19. You can choose to attend:

Session 1 ONLY: Wednesday, June 24 – Wednesday, July 22 (closed Fri, July 3)
Session 2 ONLY: Thursday, July 23 – Wednesday, August 19
Whole Summer: All 8 weeks: Wednesday, June 24 – Wednesday, August 19
Missed weeks for any reason cannot be made up.
The same applies to Morning Care and Kids’ Club.

Tuition Rates:
Full 5 day week, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Session 1: $1,800

Session 2: $1,800

Whole Summer: $3,400

Full 5 day week, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Session 1: $2,200

Session 2: $2,200

Whole Summer: $4,200

Morning Care, Full 5 day week, 8:00 – 9:00 am

Session 1: $600

Session 2: $600

Whole Summer: $1,100

Kid’s Club, Full 5 day week, 3:00pm – 5:30pm, Fridays until 4:00pm

Session 1: $750

Session 2: $750

Whole Summer: $1,400

A Security Fee of $125, per family, to help offset full-time security during the camp day will be included in your tuition statement.

Shoresh Summer Camp follows all guidelines of the Shoresh Family Handbook.

Reach out to Shoresh by email at Shoresh@nertamid.org or phone 973.338.1500 ext. 120 should you have any issues filling out this form or any questions.

We absolutely love Shoresh! Our 2-year-old joined the youngest group this year, and it’s been incredible to see how much they’re thriving. The teachers and staff are not only wonderfully caring but also incredibly thoughtful in how they support both the children and families. We truly feel embraced by the Shoresh community. One of the things we appreciate most is how beautifully Judaism is woven into the curriculum, while still ensuring the children explore a wide range of other topics. It’s a nurturing, enriching environment where our child is learning, growing, and discovering the world with joy. Being part of the Shoresh family has been such a gift, and we couldn’t be more grateful. – Ella M. and Mikhal W.

When my wife and I toured Shoresh, we were hit with nostalgia for our own childhood classrooms. Classrooms and halls are lined with projects from the students that represent the love and joy that fill the children and teachers. My wife and I have an older daughter who graduated, a middle daughter who currently attends, and our youngest who will attend when she is old enough. As gentiles, I initially had some reservations about how my family would be welcomed. Those reservations were immediately erased by the Shoresh/TNT families and staff, and we now consider Shoresh our second home, and the families, part of our extended family. – Pat C.

Shoresh Preschool has been a warm and welcoming place for our three children. The teachers have provided a safe and nurturing environment for my children to learn, grow, and establish meaningful relationships with peers. Not only have my children thrived there, but the community has provided an enriching experience for us as a family. – Jana and Aaron L.

We couldn’t be happier with Shoresh! Our child has grown so much in the loving, nurturing environment created by the incredible teachers and the amazing director of Shoresh. It’s wonderful to see our child thrive at Shoresh after we had a tough previous daycare / pre-k experience. After 2.5 years, we continue to be grateful for the warmth, care, and dedication that make this school feel like family! – Lisa and James M.