The Lawrence Day School has been providing quality care for the children of our community since 1981.
We are committed to meeting families varied needs and changing schedules.
Throughout the years we have achieved a level of excellence that has distinguished us in the industry.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $1,040
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lawrence Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on weekly payments with an option of monthly payment if need be. Please stop by for a tour to inquire more about our tuition rates.
Admissions Director
Regina Leyman
Admissions Associate
Samantha Siddons
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Lawrence Day School offers a development program for children 2 weeks through 13 years of age. The program is designed to help each child develop physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. It is geared toward the individual child, taking into consideration each child's family life and developmental level. Children are introduced into an educationally prepared setting, which offers practical and cognitive challenges to their mental and physical development.
- "The child has a hundred languages, a hundred hands, a hundred thoughts, a hundred ways of thinking, of playing, of speaking' and a hundred, hundred more."
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lawrence Day School cost?
Lawrence Day School's tuition is approximately $1,040 for private students.
What sports does Lawrence Day School offer?
Lawrence Day School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Dance, Indoor Soccer and Martial Arts.
When is the application deadline for Lawrence Day School?
The application deadline for Lawrence Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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