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Sandy Poots, Director
Carol Kirschenbaum, Early Childhood Education Consultant
973 726 7037 or 973 726 7513

Blessed Beginnings is a non-profit Preschool and Kindergarten.  Our programs provide a wonderful experience supported and enhanced by a Christian atmosphere, where a child's intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development can be nurtured.

We are located at The First Presbyterian Church, 32 Main Street, Sparta.  The preschool is located in the Aaronson Wing of the main building and the Kindergarten classes are located in the new Litteer Annex immediately south of the main building.  Our phone number is 973-726-7513.

We accept children ages 2 1/2 through kindergarten.  We welcome all children in the community regardless of religious or ethnic background.

Director:  Sandy Poots

Our programs are as follows:  (Last Updated: Jan., 2008)

Three Year Old classes:  Tuesday and Thursday.  Two teachers and 10 children per class.  Ages 2 yrs. 6 mos. through 3 yrs. 4 mos.  Tuition is $185 per month for 10 months.  Morning session:  9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Afternoon session:  12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2 yr. 10 mos. through 3 yrs. 4 mos.

Four Year Old classes:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday.  Two teachers and 12 children per class.  Ages 3 yrs. 4 mos. through 4 years.  Tuition is $220 per month for 10 months.  Morning session:  9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Afternoon session:  12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ages 3 yrs. 5 mos. through 4 years.

Pre-Kindergarten:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday.  Two teachers, one aide and 20 children per class.  Ages 4 years and up.  Tuition is $220 per month for 10 months.  Morning session:  9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Afternoon session:  12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Ages 4 yrs and up. Enrichment Days - Tues., Thurs. $265 - 4 days, $295 - 5 days.

Year To Grow:  Additional days for older Pre-K.  Two teachers and 12 children per class.  5 years of age by Nov. 1st. 5 Day Tuition is $295 per month for 10 months . Mon. thru Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 pm to 3 pm.

Kindergarten:  Full day Monday through Friday.  One teacher and two aides.  Special teachers for:  Phonemic Awareness, Art, Music, Computer and German.  8:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.  Tuition $475 per month. Transportation grant of over $850.00 paid to you per child.

The tuition is divided into 10 equal monthly payments and is due on the first day of the month. A non-refundable registration fee of $65.00 ($115 for Kindergarten) must accompany each application. One month advance tuition will be required upon registration that will be applied to June's tuition. A reduction in tuition will be made for each additional child in the family who is enrolled in Blessed Beginnings. We also have scholarships available based on need.