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MMO Programs Since 1982, MMO has been synonymous with high-quality education, professional and talented staff, exciting curriculum and stimulating learning spaces.

MMO Preschool Programs is truly unlike any other early learning center. We provide our students a rich, nurturing learning experience while accommodating the busy schedules of today’s families. MMO Preschool Program’s educational philosophy supports a highly-trained staff and a respectful environment that fosters all areas of child development within the community of the classroom and beyond. We understand the importance of each child’s learning style and growth. One critical way we support this is with low adult/child ratios in each program. Bright, spacious classrooms as well as both indoor and outdoor play areas provide a warm, inviting environment that stimulates both physical and mental creativity. Our play-based approach encourages discovery, inquiry and problem solving from our youngest students through Pre-K. The MMO Preschool Community is comprised of families who live and work in Montclair and the surrounding communities. The First Congregational Church in Montclair, NJ established Mother’s Morning Out Programs (hence the acronym MMO) in 1982 as a non-sectarian, non profit child care opportunity for parents for a few hours each morning. Since then, MMO Preschool Programs is fully licensed by the State of New Jersey and now serves students 12 weeks to 5 years. We operate from 7:30 to 6:30 and offer full time, part time, school year and summer programs with extended enrichment care options.

The Dragonflies class explored creativity through mosaic art and tin foil art! 🎨✨ We learned that art comes in many diff...
06/05/2026

The Dragonflies class explored creativity through mosaic art and tin foil art! 🎨✨ We learned that art comes in many different forms and styles—it’s not just crayons and markers. Art is about using your imagination, trying new techniques, and expressing yourself in unique ways. We loved seeing each child’s creativity shine!

Aloha from the Bumblebees! 🌺🐝The Bumblebees celebrated the end of their luau with tropical fun, island smiles, and an ex...
06/04/2026

Aloha from the Bumblebees! 🌺🐝

The Bumblebees celebrated the end of their luau with tropical fun, island smiles, and an exciting volcanic eruption experiment! 🌋✨ What a memorable way to wrap up our adventure in paradise.

Our Crickets/Grasshoppers class had a dino-mite time baking dinosaur-shaped cookies today! 🦕🍪 The children loved mixing,...
06/01/2026

Our Crickets/Grasshoppers class had a dino-mite time baking dinosaur-shaped cookies today! 🦕🍪 The children loved mixing, shaping, and decorating their prehistoric treats while practicing creativity and fine motor skills. What a delicious adventure! 💚

The ladybugs had so much fun stamping colorful flowers onto their paper using water bottles! 🌸🐞 This fun activity helped...
05/18/2026

The ladybugs had so much fun stamping colorful flowers onto their paper using water bottles! 🌸🐞 This fun activity helped strengthen fine motor skills while getting creative with colors and patterns. 🎨💛

Next week is National Culture Week, and we’re excited to celebrate the unique backgrounds and traditions that make our c...
05/06/2026

Next week is National Culture Week, and we’re excited to celebrate the unique backgrounds and traditions that make our classroom so special. Each day will highlight a different aspect of culture, and we would love your help to make the experience meaningful and fun for the children. Participation is completely optional. 

Here’s how you can participate:

Monday, May 11th – Music:
Please send in a link to a song in your home language that we can play during circle time.

Tuesday, May 12th – Toys, Games, or an Object:
Send your child in with a toy, game, or cultural object that represents your heritage.

Wednesday, May 13th – Clothing:
Have your child wear clothing or accessories that reflect your culture.

Thursday, May 14th – Food:
Bring in a small dish from your culture (homemade or store-bought). Please include a list of ingredients for allergy awareness. Note: We have egg and cinnamon allergies in the class. If you’d prefer your child, not try certain foods, just let us know. As always, regular classroom snacks will still be provided.

Friday, May 15th – Books:
Send in a book related to your culture. It can be written in your language or about a tradition, story, or celebration from your background.

We can’t wait to celebrate the rich diversity in our classroom community! Thank you for your support and participation.

So much love (and a lot of giggles) in the Bumblebees class today 🐝💛 Our little ones filled out “All About My Mommy” she...
05/04/2026

So much love (and a lot of giggles) in the Bumblebees class today 🐝💛 Our little ones filled out “All About My Mommy” sheets and described their moms in the funniest, sweetest ways. From “my mom is 100 years old” to “she loves coffee and me,” these answers truly made our day. Moms, you are so loved 💐✨

Our Grasshoppers wrapped up Community Helpers Week by taking flight ✈️🌍 From going through “security checks” to creating...
05/01/2026

Our Grasshoppers wrapped up Community Helpers Week by taking flight ✈️🌍 From going through “security checks” to creating their own passports and boarding passes, our little travelers got the full airport experience with TSA! Such a fun and creative way to learn about the helpers who keep us safe while we travel.

Thursdays hit different at MMO 🎶 Ms. Deirdre brings the joy with music, movement, and lots of smiles—definitely the high...
04/30/2026

Thursdays hit different at MMO 🎶 Ms. Deirdre brings the joy with music, movement, and lots of smiles—definitely the highlight of our week!

The Grasshoppers class had so much fun celebrating Community Helpers Week by turning their classroom into a restaurant! ...
04/30/2026

The Grasshoppers class had so much fun celebrating Community Helpers Week by turning their classroom into a restaurant! 🍽️ Our little chefs and servers worked together to take orders, serve their friends, and even enjoy some pretend “meals.” Such a creative way to learn about teamwork and the important roles helpers play in our community!

✨ Teacher Spotlight ✨Meet Ms. Krizya 💛 Celebrating 2 wonderful years with MMO! She brings creativity, curiosity, and a l...
04/30/2026

✨ Teacher Spotlight ✨

Meet Ms. Krizya 💛 Celebrating 2 wonderful years with MMO! She brings creativity, curiosity, and a love for exploring the outdoors into her classroom, making every day an adventure for her students.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8! If you’d like to show Ms. Krizya some extra love, her favorites are listed—but please remember, participation is completely optional and always appreciated. 💐

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40 S Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ
07042

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm

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