Welcome to Morrow Memorial Preschool

Morrow is a co-operative preschool offering a creative, play-based curriculum that encourages exploration and growth. It provides a happy, safe, nurturing environment that lays the foundation for lifelong learning by promoting the core values of love, patience, kindness, curiosity and self-esteem. Co-op, partial co-op and non co-op classes are offered for 2 ½ to 5-year-olds and a non co-op Pre K class for 5-year-olds.

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View fullsize Musical Chairs preschool style!Playing musical games with others can help children learn how to work together and communicate effectively, while also building important friendships and connections with their peers. #preschoolplay #morrowpreschool #ma
View fullsize Prek5 had a special guest visitor. Parker the service dog came to class to teach us all about being a therapy dog. She certainly made us all feel good. #maplewoodmoms #southorangemoms #millburnmoms #morrowpreschool #maplewoodvillagenj
View fullsize Thanks to @mulberry_house_playschool for inspiring us to add this tube to our fence. The children have been working together to move balls and water through it- or just shout through the tube to each other! So much creative fun from something so simp
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View fullsize Is preschool important? Is play the foundation of early learning? YES and YES! In play based preschools children are learning to collaborate and communicate beyond the realm of their families. The multi-age class at Morrow share ideas, inspire each o
View fullsize Our 2.5/3 multiage class had fun watching the street being paved right outside our door! #preschoolers #morrowpreschool #maplewoodnj  #maplewoodvillagenj #maplewoodmoms #millburnmoms #westorangemoms #springfieldnjmoms
View fullsize Inside or outside we don’t care, water play is fun everywhere.
View fullsize The 4s and PreK 5s had a fun week learning about all things space. We made all kinds of rockets and ended the week with a trip to Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium! #morrowpreschool #maplewoodvillagenj #maplewoodmoms #westorangemoms #millb
View fullsize Early literacy through exploratory play! 2/3s children are enjoying looking for letters from their names and matching the letters on the rocks to the letters chart. #morrowpreschool #maplewoodnj #maplewoodvillagenj #maplewoodmoms #millburnmoms #west
View fullsize Our mud kitchen is a wonderful part of our outdoor play at Morrow Preschool! Cooperation, problem solving and divergent thinking are all further developed in the mud kitchen. This unstructured nature play reduces stress and anxiety in children. So
View fullsize April weather has us bundled up one day and wearing short sleeves the next day! Morrow’s multi-age class doesn’t mind because we love to be outside! Sand, bikes, slides, water, books. We love it all! #morrowpreschool #maplewoodnj #maplewo
View fullsize What a busy morning for our annual Earth Day Community Service Event. Our families and teachers showed up in a big way! Happy Earth Day 🌎 🌱 🌈 #morrowpreschool #maplewoodnj  #maplewoodvillagenj #maplewoodmoms #millburnmoms #westorangemoms #com
View fullsize What a wonderful way to end our special week at Morrow Preschool. Today was Friendship Friday. We combined two classes together on the playground and ended with an ice cream party. Yay for FRIENDS! #maplewoodvillagenj #maplewoodmoms #westorangemom
View fullsize Let’s hear it for Work Together Wednesday. We gave a fresh coat of paint to our playground signs and collaborated with our 4s friends on a canvas art mural. Way to go team. #maplewoodmoms# Millburnmoms# westorangemoms# Southorangemoms

Happy Parents

KIM AND RON CHARLES

"As an early childhood teacher myself, I found that I had specific ideas in mind for my 2.5 year old daughter when choosing a preschool for her. We were looking for a school where teachers took a child-centered approach to learning, where children were allowed to explore a multitude of experiences at their own pace and where the children would be encouraged to spend ample time outdoors in all seasons. We found all of those qualities and more at Morrow Memorial Preschool. As a helping parent, I was welcomed into the classroom on a regular basis as part of the co-op program, and was able to see firsthand the experiences that my daughter was participating in. Her teachers have been gentle, loving, and genuinely excited to greet the children each day. Sylvie has enjoyed art...

Kate Walker

"All three of my children attended MMPS, and I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful school. Each of my children entered the school with different needs and circumstances, and they received the social and emotional support that they needed. In addition, my children felt safe, nurtured, loved and seen – and as a parent, I did too! From early days of our family’s first school experience, to the height of the pandemic, and beyond, our family has been supported by the MMPS community and the amazing staff every step of the way. I couldn’t imagine a better preschool experience for my children and our family.

Allison Murray

“As we embark on our sixth and final year at Morrow Memorial Preschool (MMPS), I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey my three children have had. Moving from San Francisco, I was understandably anxious about my firstborn starting school in New Jersey for the first time. However, my worries quickly faded when the Director reached out to me. We spoke for nearly an hour, and it felt more like a chat between old friends. I was reassured and excited for my daughter to join the 4's program that fall.

Being a new parent, I appreciated that the school is run by parents and offers in-class participation, allowing me to stay involved and connected. From day one, I fell in love with the teachers and the inviting, clean classrooms. The classrooms are bright and stimulating, filled with colorful artwork and engaging materials that inspire creativity and exploration. Each space is thoughtfully organized with designated learning areas—from reading nooks to art stations—making it easy for children to find their interests and dive into various activities. The overall atmosphere is safe and nurturing, allowing children to feel comfortable expressing themselves and socializing with one another, fostering strong connections and friendships. I always felt my children were safe and happy there. The village mentality at MMPS is truly special; by the end of the year, you know all the kids and are affectionately referred to as "[Child's Name]'s mom." It's heartwarming when the children run up to you for help (or to hand you their trash haha) treating you as an extension of their own parent!

During the particularly challenging COVID years, especially the harsh winter, MMPS truly rose to the occasion. They created heated outdoor spaces for our kids and endured many snowy days to ensure they could continue going to school. I know that was a tough time for the teachers, but it turned out to be the most fun my child had! By the end of winter, the knees of her snow suits had to be duct taped because she played so hard. Amazingly, they kept the school running without a single COVID outbreak during the entire pandemic, providing a safe place for our children to learn and grow.

Now, my oldest is 9 years old and thriving in third grade. Thanks to her preschool teacher, we identified some speech delays early on, which led us to a wonderful speech therapist who was invaluable in diagnosing her Auditory Processing Disorder. We chose to have her repeat the 4's program, and the school encouraged us to trust our instincts—one of the best decisions we've made! She is now flourishing and to this day remains best friends with a little girl she met in preschool.

My son, now 6 years old and in first grade also made a lasting friendship with a boy from MMPS, and my youngest, who initially struggled with adjusting to school has blossomed under the care of Mrs. Hicks. She patiently provided the space and encouragement my daughter needed to feel comfortable, always sending reassuring texts and photos to keep me updated. I was never left wondering or worried if she was okay. Now in her second and final year at MMPS, she can't wait to go to school and often tries to stall at pick-up time because she doesn’t want to leave!

The teachers at MMPS genuinely love our children as their own. The sense of community is strong; all the teachers work as a family, and I feel incredibly blessed to have been part of this experience. Serving on the board for the past three years has connected me with lifelong friends and the supportive mom group I craved. Our kids have played T-ball together and maintain friendships, even as they've moved on to different elementary schools.

Writing this review is bittersweet, as I am immensely grateful for our time at MMPS but know this is our last year. I wholeheartedly give Morrow Memorial Preschool a 10/10! If you have any hesitations, rest assured that your children will be well taken care of and genuinely happy at Morrow. If you're looking for a home away from home with a village-style approach to teaching and raising kids, where teachers truly love their jobs and believe in play-based learning, and you don’t mind your kids coming home exhausted, a little dirty and happy, then MMPS is the perfect place for you!”