EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
Located at: 153 Garside Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 Contact Number: (973) 956 - 0033
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Director of Early Education CenterGladys Pirruccio Gpirruccio@bgcnwnj.org
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Assistant Director of Early Education CenterLysette Casale lcasale@bgcnwnj.org
Welcome to our Center!
Growing feet, hearts and minds
2026 - 2027 registration is now OPEN!
The Early Education Center is licensed by the state of New Jersey. We offer a safe environment with professional staff to meet your child’s specific needs. The program provides your child the opportunity to grow and develop in a fun and educational setting.
- Center is open to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old separated into one of five classrooms.
- Curriculum offers a range of educational activities, so each child is engaged and actively learning. Children learn through many age-appropriate activities including Dramatic Play, Sensory Play, Art, Science, Math, Phonics, Music & Dance, Social Recreation, Indoor & Outdoor play (playground on site).
- Center Hours of Operation are 7AM-7PM.
- School year runs from September-June.
- If your family is contracted with the state for financial assistance, you must let your Director know. Once your contract is approved by the state, we will determine your copay (if any).
- * PLEASE NOTE! * If you are currently enrolled in our Early Education Center Summer Camp program and receive the Neighbors in Hardship Scholarship, this does NOT include school year. You must reapply to include the school year!
Our Mission
Small steps, Major Progress
The Early Education Center encompasses teaching to prepare young children for a successful start in kindergarten. The school year runs from September to June. During our curriculum based school day, taught by certified teachers, we offer a wide range of educational activities so that each child is engaged and actively learning!
Children learn through many age-appropriate activities including:
- Technology * Arts & crafts
- Science * Math
- Music * Phonics
- Outdoor Playground * Indoor playtime in two gyms
Discover and Achieve
Rates & Ages
| 2026-2027 EARLY EDUCATION ROOMS | 3 DAY 7AM - 7PM | 5 DAY 7AM - 7PM | 3 SCHOOL DAY 9AM - 3:30 | 5 SCHOOL DAY 9 - 3:30 |
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| INFANTS (6 WEEKS - 18M) | $1, 115 | $1, 255 | - | - |
| TODDLERS (18M - 2 YRS) | $985 | $1, 125 | - | - |
| 2 YR OLD ROOM | $910 | $1, 050 | $770 | $910 |
| 3 & 4 YR OLD ROOMS | $895 | $1, 035 | $755 | $895 |
Join Us!
Let's Grow Together
Click below to access the online registration form and learn more details about the program!
Please note: There are no refunds or credits for vacations, quarantining or sick absences. Refunds will not be provided for partial months once a new month has begun. Members may continue attending through the end of the month and then choose to discontinue services and will not be charged for the following month.



