The Malvern School of Erial

"The director and staff truly make us feel like family, celebrating each child's unique talents. The facility is consistently clean and organized, ensuring our children feel seen and heard." - LeToy Newsome

Located at the intersection of Erial Road and Garwood/Erial-Clementon Rd, next to Rite Aid and diagonal from the Erial Fire Company, The Malvern School of Erial has been a cornerstone of early childhood education for over 20 years. Our NAEYC-accredited preschool is dedicated to providing exceptional daycare, child care, preschool, and pre-k programs that go beyond traditional offerings.

Exceptional Curriculum and Nurturing Environment

At The Malvern School of Erial, our goal is to provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth of each child. Our programs create a learning environment where children develop acceptance, respect, care, and encouragement for one another. We believe that learning is best facilitated in an

Center Programs

Infants

Infants

Our Infant Program offers a nurturing space for exploration with age-appropriate movement and sensory activities, along with tailored schedules.

First Step

First Step

Our First Steppers program encourages exploration, choice-making, and fun learning, fostering independence and confidence.

Toddler

Toddler

Our curriculum and dedicated staff foster toddlers autonomy and secure routines, enabling them to explore safely and grow.

Get Set

Get Set

Our Get Set Program offers learning activities for transitioning from toddlerhood to preschool, focusing on independence and self-help skills.

Pre-School

Pre-School

Our Preschool Program nurtures independence, curiosity, and respect, preparing children for future success through diverse, thematic learning.

Pre-Kindergarten

Pre-Kindergarten

Our Pre-Kindergarten Program features a balanced curriculum with math, science, arts, and motor skills for academic readiness and development.

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Center Offerings

The Malvern Way
Parent Participation
NAEYC Accreditation
Health & Safety Commitment
Experienced Staff & Faculty
Specialty Rooms

At the Malvern School, we implement a curriculum tailored to your child's needs, aligning with NAEYC best practices to ensure learning and care.

The Malvern School offers timely, informative communication tailored to family needs, including daily updates on lessons, activities, and your child's progress.

The Malvern School curriculum is designed to meet or exceed the standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s largest early childhood accrediting organization.

Our health and safety standards exceed early childhood education requirements and are some of the most robust in the industry.

Our teachers are college-educated in early childhood or elementary education, experienced, and adhere to NAEYC standards under expert leadership.

The Fascination Station and Discovery Room are age-appropriate, custom-designed rooms where your child will have daily unlimited opportunities to see, touch, and do through hands-on learning stations.

Upcoming Events for Families

🍂 The Malvern School Family Fall Festival 🍂

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at The Malvern School's Family Fall Festival!

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 9am – 1pm
Location: The Malvern School - Erial, NJ

🎉 Enjoy exciting activities like a bounce house, games, and refreshments/snacks.
🩺 Virtual Health Pediatric Mobile Services will be offering free flu shots for children.
📚 Bring gently used books for a children’s book swap—any books not swapped will be donated to our local library!

RSVP today—we can’t wait to see you! 

Center Director

Maggie Brace is the Executive Director at The Malvern School of Erial. Maggie joined the team in 2023 with more than a decade of experience in early childhood education. She started her career in the classroom as an infant teacher and taught toddlers before excelling into administration. She has a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Writing Arts.One of Maggie’s proudest moments is being promoted to Executive Director at The Malvern School of Erial! She is so excited to join the

Portrait of the Malvern Director

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