About Us
Our Mission
We strongly believe that children learn through play and play to learn. Through play, they discover more about themselves, others, and the world around them. Our center is a vibrant space where young children explore, learn, grow, and most importantly have FUN!
Our Core Values
We Believe in:
- Providing exceptional preschool education and childcare in an environment that encourages individual, social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth in children ages 2 1/2 to 5.
- Creating a safe and nurturing environment for staff, students and families.
- Respecting and understanding each child’s individual uniqueness.
- Providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning, positive behaviour, and good health.
- Promoting socialization and compassion for others.
- Fostering partnerships in collaboration with families and communities to enhance our ability to meet the needs of the children we serve.
We Firmly Believe that
Children learn to play and play to learn. Through play, they discover more about themselves, others, and the world around them. Our center is a vibrant space where young children explore, learn, grow, and most importantly have FUN!
We strive for a balance between teacher-directed and child-initiated activities
Providing the foundation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood program. Given opportunities to explore the world around them, young children become active, involved learners. School becomes a place where they can be successful, and children discover that learning is fun.
Wonder Years Learning Center acknowledges parents play the most vital role in their child’s intellectual development. As much as we love to care for and guide children, we believe that parents should also be encouraged to be active participants in their children’s education. Parents and teachers share a common priority: providing the best that they possibly can for the child. Working together, we believe that optimum development will be obtained.
Staff
Our classrooms are overseen by experienced preschool staff who are passionate about children and learning. They understand the unique needs of each child and work closely with families to ensure a well-rounded preschool education. Our team not only brings valuable experience but also meets or exceeds the educational, experiential, safety certification, and background check requirements set by the NJ Department of Child and Family Services. All staff members are CPR, First Aid, and AED certified.
Special Visitors
What Our Families are saying
Learn about Wonder Years Learning Center
When we started our journey of finding the “perfect preschool” we quickly realized it might not
exist-and then we discovered Wonder Years. We can’t thank Rosangela enough for opening a
school that encompasses everything we were searching for and more! A nurturing, caring,
environment where our daughter is safe and loved; knowledgeable, patient, family-like staff; and
wonderful age-appropriate activities and academics. Our daughter has learned and grown so
much in the short time she has attended Wonder Years and we couldn’t be happier! Thank you
for providing such an outstanding preschool and thank you for all you do!!!
-Tim and Lisa Wilk
Wonder Years has truly been a dream come true! Rosangela and her staff have developed a
comprehensive program that not only nurtures my son, but challenges him both physically and
academically. Through the hands-on projects, various special visitors, and with song and
stories, the children experience learning at its best. My son is excited to greet his teachers each
morning and leaves each afternoon with a huge smile on his face. As a working mother, I love
the fact that I can go through my day fully trusting my son is in loving arms. The ongoing
communication with the families and the home-like atmosphere within the school has truly
surpassed our expectations. Any child walking through the doors of Wonder Years will be
forever blessed!
-Tiffany Sellitto
I am a first time mom and putting my son in preschool wasn’t easy. Rosangela Iacovo and I had
worked together in public a school for years. As soon as she told me she was going to own her
own preschool, I was so relieved. There was no doubt in my mind my son would be in great
hands. Every morning, I drop my son off with a big hug and kiss and wave goodbye, and I can
go to work knowing we are both so happy. Socially, he loves going to school and being with his
friends, while academically he is reaching amazing milestones. To top it all off, the teachers and
staff are wonderful with all the children! I am a firm believer everything happens for a reason,
and wonder years opening when it did, has been a blessing for my family! It has been
everything and more than I could ever dream of!
-Sandra and Tommy Barbella
This is the best learning center in North Jersey. We drove over 30 minutes (each way) daily so
our child could attend here. Rosangela and her staff are the most caring people. The teachers
have all been there for years and are highly experienced. I will not trust my little ones with
anyone else. I am so impressed by their balance of the children’s social and emotional learning,
structure, and curriculum. The center (even pre-COVID) is immaculate and well-cared for. If you
are looking for a place to send your toddlers where you will have a peace of mind, look no
further.
- From, Hannah Claire
This place is like no other. Teachers are super nice, understanding and the owner is the nicest
person that God dropped on this Earth.
-Karolina Leszczynska
I absolutely love this place and would recommend it to anyone! The peace of mind I experience knowing my child is in a safe, loving, and educational environment is truly invaluable. It eliminates so much stress and worry while I’m at work—I couldn’t be happier with the care my child receives.
-Crista Governara
Wonder Years Learning Center has been a part of our lives for the last several years, and these
women have truly been part of our family. The level of education, love, safety, happiness, and
everything you would love in a preschool we have found here. Simply the best! Check it out!
-Jennifer O’Dell Britting
I am so incredibly grateful to have chosen Wonder Years for my daughter’s first school
experience. They are so loving, caring, and passionate about education. She comes home so
happy and loves talking about everything she does during the day. Thank you to Rosangela and
the AMAZING teachers.
- Karenna Vega