Learning Tree Academy is accepting preschool enrollment for the academic year at the Wood-Ridge location. According to the academy’s website, primary preschool enrollment starts in August and September, with midyear openings sometimes available in December or January depending on space.
The preschool program serves children ages 3 to 5. The academy’s preschool page states that classrooms focus on self-reliance, reading and math readiness, and listening and speaking skills, in addition to the daily curriculum. Teachers organize the day around group experiences, play, and age-appropriate projects intended to support children as they become more independent.
Nataliya Malinovsky, Owner, said, "The August and September enrollment window is when many families plan for the school year, and our preschool classrooms are structured around that academic calendar."
According to the academy’s website, classrooms follow The Creative Curriculum, a research-based program that treats daily routines and play as learning opportunities. The academy also states that it uses a Positive Discipline approach intended to support respect, problem-solving, cooperation, and personal responsibility. These are described as program goals rather than guaranteed results for any individual child.
The Wood-Ridge location also offers infant care for children from six weeks to 18 months and toddler programs for ages 18 months to three years. Summer camp is available for preschool through first grade. The academy offers before- and after-school care for students through its partnership with the Carlstadt School District’s universal pre-kindergarten program, and it has expanded to include children from additional districts. The academy has stated that Carlstadt public schools do not provide transportation and that families arrange travel.
Safety features listed by the academy include 24/7 video surveillance, a secure entry system, and commercial-grade UV air purification systems. Teachers participate in ongoing professional development. The academy’s about page states that it is a licensed New Jersey child care provider, a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and an active participant in Grow NJ Kids, the state’s quality rating and improvement system.
Preschool enrollment is tied to the academic year, while the academy’s daycare programs offer rolling enrollment based on availability. Families provide meals and snacks according to the academy’s nutrition and allergy guidelines. The academy serves families in Wood-Ridge and nearby communities in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties through its full range of early childhood programs.
Malinovsky continued, "Preschool planning in late summer and early fall helps families align care with the school calendar while children continue in a familiar classroom setting."
The academy’s preschool page describes Pre-K classrooms as settings where teachers help children build foundational skills for more structured learning. Daily schedules typically include group time, play, rest, and teacher-led activities. Communication with families is part of the regular program, including updates on classroom activities.
Intended outcomes of the preschool program include practice with independence, language use, and early academic readiness skills. Those outcomes are goals of the curriculum and classroom routines rather than measured results tied to this enrollment period.
Learning Tree Academy was founded in Wood-Ridge in 2015. The academy later opened a second location in Succasunna.
Learning Tree Academy provides early childhood care and education in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey. The academy offers infant, toddler, and preschool programs along with before and after school care, summer camp, and drop-in options. Programs emphasize play-based learning and whole-child development in a supportive setting.
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For more information about Learning Tree Academy, contact the company here:
Learning Tree Academy - Wood-Ridge, NJ
Nataliya Malinovsky
201-460-6107
directorwoodridge@gmail.com
150 Park Pl E, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075
