The Bernards Township Integrated Preschool Program or PALS (Preschool for All Learning Styles) educates special needs and typically developing children in a fun, hands-on learning environment utilizing the Creative Curriculum. Children explore their world through movement, art, science, literacy, math, music, cooking, dramatic play, and sensory activities related to various themes. Students participate in whole group activities, learn in small groups with teachers, and gain independence as they follow the routines of the class and play with peers during center time. Learning activities are based upon the New Jersey Department of Education’s Preschool and Teaching Learning Expectations and are responsive to the individual needs and abilities of each child. Research has shown that all students benefit from being in this type of program. 

The integrated preschool program is held four days a week at Mount Prospect School in Basking Ridge. There is no transportation provided for our tuition paying preschool students. The morning session typically takes place from 9:00 to 11:45am* and the afternoon session currently takes place from 12:45-3:30pm*. There are no classes on Fridays. The preschool program follows the district school year calendar.  (*IMPORTANT TO NOTE: The district is currently reviewing school start times for all district schools, including elementary. IF the start time changes at Mount Prospect, this will affect our PALS start time and PALS may begin either earlier or later than current time.. As soon as start times are determined, notice will be sent out.)