Children

At Curious Minds Preschool we teach and play with the children by providing the materials they need to answer their questions. We see children as competent, capable and filled with ideas.

We believe when you allow children to experience the thrill of exploration, the excitement of active play, and the confidence and security of supportive and loving teacher, they discover that fun and learning go hand in hand.

We recognize that all children have distinct pattern of development with distinct and differing needs. That is why we offer High Scope Curriculum that will help foster self-learning and decision-making in all children.

Parents

When you become a part of the community at Curious Minds, you are joining a group of active and dedicated parents. All Curious Minds families are members of the Parent Association (PA). The PA works to build a strong sense of community among parents and support the philosophy and mission of the school.

We pride ourselves in the diversity of our community, which is authentically reflective of the population of Central New Jersey. While we have different racial, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, we are drawn together within Curious Minds Community by a shared value and respect for the young child and early childhood education.

When children develop a warm and trusting relationship with teachers, in return children are empowered to believe in themselves. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to nurture and provide a safe and encouraging environment for each child.

Ms. Natalia

Owner

Mrs. Natalia is the owner of the Curious Minds Preschool. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Economics from Belarus State University, a Masters degree in Bioinformatics from Brandeis University and has also been working on her M.D. Natalia understands firsthand the responsibility and the amount of time required to raise a child. Having one of her own has giving her the experience and patience in her daily life. Quite often women are forced to make a choice between raising their children and having a more fulfilling career. Natalia decided to make her small contribution to the society by trying to give women both - a chance to build their careers as well as providing their children with the highest quality education available. Natalia also provides tutoring in the subjects of Mathematics and Science including Chemistry, Biology, and Physics for school-aged children.

Ms. Kamila

Music Teacher/ Preschool Teacher

Ms. Kamila is our Preschool and music teacher here at Curious Minds. She graduated from the prestigious Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw/Poland with a Masters degree. She also has a minor in Psychology and Early Childhood Education. She has over 10 years of experience teaching music and piano to children. She strongly believes that keeping music around children develops their brain as well as sensitivity, memory and concentration, not to mention that music lessons bring a lot of fun.

Music lessons that Ms Kamila teaches are mainly based on First Steps in Music Curriculum written by Dr. John Feierabend - the national leader in early childhood music education. Ms Kamila shares with children a great amount of finest traditional rhymes and songs from bounces and wiggles to songtales, circle music games and movement activities accompanied by the piano or finest recordings.

Ms Kamila is also a proud mother of Gregory and Laura.