AM2PM is a truly unique childcare facility that we were blessed to find for our family. All three of our children have attended AM2Pm, and we could not ask for a better nurturing and learning environment for them. Any facility can look good ""on paper"" but AM2PM really lives out the philosophy and programming that they advertise. My previous experience working as an assistant director at another large childcare facility makes me appreciate the value of what AM2PM offers. Here are the top six things that distinguish AM2PM from other facilities: \r
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1) TEACHERS: The teachers are experienced teachers who take their jobs seriously and enjoy the children. For the past three years, teacher turn-over has been very low and highly qualified teachers have filled any vacancies that opened in the classrooms. For the past few years, the Preschool and Pre-K classes have also had student teachers from local universities in the room. It’s an added bonus to have the extra teacher in the room with fresh ideas and energy! \r
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2) LEADERSHIP: The directors at AM2PM have always been very professional and supportive. With an excellent teaching staff, the directors are able to work to support the teachers with curriculum instead of ""putting out fires"" and covering classrooms each day. This is not the case in many childcare facilities. \r
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3) LESSONS: The daily activities for the kids are FUN and educational. The teachers plan really great lessons that involve exploration and multi-sensory activities. The directors support the teachers by providing materials needed to create cool lessons for the kids. They go far beyond construction paper and crayons!! Last week my son made applesauce, and played with cinnamon sticks and spices in the multi-sensory table. \r
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4) LOCATION: The AM2PM building is located close to Garden State Parkway and other major highways. My children feel like they are going to a loving ""home"" instead of a cold, business building. The outdoor play area has space for every age and it’s used daily by the classes. \r
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5) SIZE: The small facility has a unique feeling that larger centers cannot offer. The teachers in the building know almost all of the children at the center. Siblings can visit each other and see each other on the playground too. \r
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6) CLASS SIZE: You simply CANNOT beat the ratios that AM2PM offers. Fewer students means more individualized attention and simply put, less classroom management issues. The kids at AM2PM are not treated like numbers in the classroom; they are treated as special people in the class. \r
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I never thought I would have my children in a childcare facility, but AM2PM has provided an environment that gives me peace of mind. My children love going to school each day. My husband and I can go to work knowing that our children feel safe, special, and loved at AM2PM!"" \r
- Sara M., Aberdeen, NJ\r
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