Dear Parent,
I am pleased that you are considering Preschool at Chabad of Fort Lee to meet the early childhood education needs for your child. Choosing a school that supports Jewish values and teachings is one of the most significant decisions your family will ever make. I am confident that you will be pleased with the quality and dedication of our staff, the curriculum, and our outstanding facilities.
Preschool at Chabad of Fort Lee welcomes families from all levels of affiliation to its preschool. Please read on below for more on the admissions process.
Sincerely,
Lieba Konikov
Preschool Director
Admissions Process
1. School Visit
All families and potential students are invited to tour the school and talk informally with the admissions staff. Our Director will give you a tour of our facility and get to know your individual interests and expectations. Please call 201-886-1238 to make an appointment.
2. Review
This phase occurs after the student and family visits are completed. For each applicant, the Director meets with the potential student to observe the student. The acceptance is then discussed with the Admissions Committee.When the student is accepted, an Application Contract. must be signed and returned with a non-refundable deposit. The signed contract and deposit secure the applicant’s place at the Preschool. Please note that no application is considered until all parts of the application are received.
3. Notification
The last phase of the application process is a financial agreement & notification. Upon receiving the application fully complete, a financial agreement is sent to the applicant. When it is returned complete a notice will be sent to the applicant informing them that their child is enrolled for school. If you need assistance in completing the application, or for any other information, please call the office.
It is the policy of Preschool at Chabad of Fort Lee not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, or physical or mental disabilities unrelated to the ability to work or enjoy the benefits of the school’s programs, facilities, or services. Admission to the school is based upon each student’s academic records, personal interviews, observations by our faculty, parent essay questions, teacher recommendations and our admissions testing.