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Mini-Mounties Locations

Our District Mini-Mounties Locations

All Mini-Mounties district locations are overseen by Ms. Perez, the district’s Director of Early Childhood Education & Grants. Each school is also led by its own dedicated principal and assistant principal, who work closely with our preschool classrooms every day to support students and families.

Across all locations, Mini-Mounties classrooms use the Tools of the Mind curriculum, meet ECERS-3 standards for high-quality preschool, and actively participate in Grow NJ Kids, New Jersey’s quality improvement system. Every site is supported by a comprehensive early childhood support team, including a preschool instructional coach, preschool intervention and referral specialist, community and parent involvement specialist, social worker, and special education consultation teacher. Together, this team partners with teachers and families to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Developmental Learning Center (DLC)

Hours:

9:00am-3:00pm

Main Office: 973-509-4208

Parent Handbook

Charles H. Bullock School

Hours:

8:50am-3:05pm

Main Office: 973-509-4255

Parent Handbook

Hillside School

Hours:

9:20am- 3:35pm

Main Office: 973-783-7640

Parent Handbook

Nishuane Elementary School

Hours:

9:20am-3:35pm

Main Office: 973-509-4222

Parent Handbook

Our Community Provider Locations

Just like Montclair Public Schools’ K–12 programs, Mini-Mounties offers families choice by partnering with a variety of trusted community-based preschool providers. Each provider offers a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment, giving families options while maintaining a shared commitment to high-quality early learning.

While provider sites may use different curricula, all Mini-Mounties partner sites participate in Grow NJ Kids and meet ECERS-3 standards for quality preschool classrooms. Ms. Perez, the district’s Director of Early Childhood Education & Grants, meets regularly with site directors, and the district provides ongoing professional development and support from our early childhood team. This ensures that children across all Mini-Mounties locations experience the same high standards of care, instruction, and support, no matter which site they attend.