University League Nursery School
Preschool in Princeton, NJ 08540
Since its founding in 1949 by a group of Princeton families, University League Nursery School (ULNS) has remained committed to its original ideal: to provide preschool children with a physical and emotional environment in which they can enjoy happy, safe, and zestful experiences that nurture their self-confidence and independence. We began as a traditional morning cooperative nursery school, and as family needs have changed, we have added program options to help accommodate working parents. Princeton University supports ULNS by providing space, maintenance services, and substantial scholarship support for children of University employees and staff when needed. Although many ULNS families are University affiliated, the school is open to all.
- Child Ages:
- 2.5 years - 4 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- New Jersey Department of Children and Families - NAEYC Accredited
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Children per Teacher:
- Infant: -/-, Toddler: 6/1, Pre k: -/-, Afterschool: -/-
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Friday 8:30am-6pm
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Parents are vital to the success of ULNS, both inside and outside the classroom. Within the classroom all parents take turns serving as the third adult in the cooperative morning program. In this role of helping parent they work alongside the teacher. A helping parent enjoys a unique opportunity to participate in the childs important early educational experience.
Because many of our families are from other countries, children learn about the customs, music, and foods of other lands. We actively encourage mothers and fathers to share their individual talents and interests. Children love sharing their school experiences with parents and eagerly look forward to being the helping child. The frequency of helping days depends upon the size of the class; most parents are helping parents about once a month for three hours per morning.
Outside the classroom, parents can elect to serve on a committee and receive a tuition discount. Participating families contribute at least twelve hours per year. Parents often can choose a committee on which they serve; committee activities include indoor and outdoor maintenance, publicity, book club, and fundraising. Parents also have the opportunity to attend board meetings and run for administrative office. Parent involvement means playing an active part in the decision-making process at the school.
