overview
overview
WHAT IS LINDGREN? IT IS A KING’S CASTLE, AN ICE CREAM SHOP, A DRAGON’S LAIR, A CONSTRUCTION ZONE, A FAIRIES’ BOWER.
Lindgren could be any one of these places, and more, at any given time.
Others may just see a barn, a sand pile, a huge rock, a playhouse, or a forsythia hedge. But for our students, their imaginations are nurtured, possibilities are limitless.
From inception, our goal at Lindgren has been clear. Our drive is to cultivate the imagination, as well as inspire exploration, discovery, invention and an appetite for knowledge. Here, children embark on a learning journey that will last their entire lives.
How do we fulfill our goal? We respect the children. We know that within each one lies the ability to explore and the curiosity to do so. Our process is a natural one, based on the value of free play for early childhood development and the necessity of outdoor play in a natural environment.
At Lindgren, open-ended activities encourage creativity. Exploration leads to discoveries. Learning becomes its own reward, and an adventure that grows, as your child grows, into a lifetime passion.
Every day, the power of imagination is at work at Lindgren. Our philosophy of free play infuses every one of our school programs.
Set in our woodland oasis, Lindgren camp is a kind of haven, unlike any summer camp in the region.
Our Parent and Me classes create a safe, nurturing environment for your child to begin learning in the larger world.
key facts & info
key facts & info
DISCOVER LINDGREN
- A preschool for ages 2½ to 5 years old
- A summer day camp for ages 3 to 11 years old
- Serving Bergen County since 1944
- Sits on 3½ spacious, beautiful acres
- Historic cottage schoolhouse and farm buildings
- Resident farm animals
- Direct access to the woods, trails, and ponds of the Closter Nature Center
- Educators with advanced education degrees
- An open and inclusive environment for children of all backgrounds
- An innovative philosophy of learning through discovery and play
What's New
What's New
Discover the newest things we have to share.
School wide newsletter
Each season our Teachers compose a school wide newsletter. This newsletter highlights our Lindgren curriculum and all the magic and memories that blossom along the way.
Take our virtual tour
Watch the school and summer camp video to learn more.
A glimpse into a child's experience with nature at Lindgren.
Monarch butterflies emerge from their cocoons in front of our eyes.
Parent Feedback
In parents own words, read about the Lindgren experience.
More reviews available HERE
“Both of my sons (now ages 7 and 5) attended Lindgren School for preschool. This place is nothing short of amazing. There is a reason why this school is so highly coveted, and slots are taken up very quickly (my wife and I were very lucky to get our eldest enrolled here). Every single teacher there is so dedicated and caring.
In addition, I couldn’t agree more with the core philosophy of the school (nurturing intellect and independence through play). Children will be sitting in a classroom for nearly their entire childhood and a significant amount of their early adulthood: Preschool should be different, and Lindgren does it right by letting them play and explore. The Lindgren School is a truly magical place, and my wife and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experiences that our boys had here.”
Seth Breitbart, Parent