Welcome to the Monthly PNS Post! | A Monthly Newsletter for Friends of Princeton Nursery School | | |
Hi Everyone!
We’re thrilled to introduce The PNS Post: our brand-new newsletter created to keep our incredible community informed, inspired, and connected.
In each issue, we’ll share highlights from our classrooms, stories of impact, upcoming events, and ways you can support our mission.
Thank you for your continued support and belief in our work. Your generosity helps us nurture, educate, and uplift every child and family who walks through our doors.
Warmly,
K. Leanna Jahnke
Executive Director
| | | End of the School Year Celebration & Bubble Party! | | 2024 - 2025 PNS Impact Report | | |
It is with heartfelt pride and deep gratitude that we share with you our 2024–2025 Princeton Nursery School Impact Report – a reflection of a transformative year in the life of our school and the families we serve.
This report not only celebrates the continued success of our 96-year mission, but also shares exciting developments in our classrooms, capital projects, and community partnerships. It includes financial highlights, a tribute to our generous donors, and stories that capture the spirit and resilience of our students, families, and educators.
| As we look to the future, we remain deeply committed to nurturing every child’s potential, removing barriers for working families, and ensuring that Princeton Nursery School continues to be a place of joy, care, and opportunity for all. | | | Our 2nd Annual Swim Program at Community Park Pool! | | |
Rising Kindergarteners took part in six weeks of swim lessons focused on water safety and confidence, while all students enjoy biweekly pool days filled with fun and friendship.
This enrichment program, funded by generous donations, is fully included in our sliding scale tuition, ensuring every child has access — no matter their family’s income. Thank you for supporting programs that reflect our mission of equity, joy, and growth!
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CCAP Funding Freeze - PNS Impact
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), run by New Jersey’s Division of Family Development, helps low income families pay for child care. This summer due to a budget shortfall, the state stopped accepting new applications to the program.
For many families this means they cannot access the subsidy that would allow them to afford safe, high-quality care. For programs like Princeton Nursery School, the freeze leaves open classroom seats that families want to fill but cannot pay for without support.
Without subsidies, families face costs of more than $2,000 per month for early education. Our sliding-scale tuition keeps care within reach, but community support is essential to sustain it & every gift helps ensure every child can access high-quality early learning.
| | | | School Programming: Made Possible! | | |
Thanks to the Soroken family, a beautiful new flower garden now welcomes students and families at Princeton Nursery School near their beloved playground.
Planted with care and love, the garden features colorful blooms and a few young trees that will grow alongside our children for years to come.
We’re so grateful for this generous gift that brings beauty, shade, and joy to our school community.
| |  | Capital Restoration Project | |
In the Fall of 2024, PNS started a large scale capital renovation of its historic building in the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood and has been supported by the Municipality of Princeton’s FY24–25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Princeton University.
This restoration project includes replacing exterior carpentry, resurfacing the stucco to preserve the building’s integrity, and modernizing key areas to enhance the learning environment.
These updates will not only protect and beautify the school, but also expand its ability to serve families with new programming and supportive services.
We can only bring this vision to life with your support. Your generosity will make these critical improvements possible, ensuring every child continues to learn and thrive in a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment.
| | | Up & Coming at Princeton Nursery School: Stay Tuned! | | |
Operation Elf is Coming Soon!
It may be September, but here at Princeton Nursery School, we’re already planning for the magic of the holiday season. Our annual Operation Elf program will kick off soon and we’ll be putting out the call for donors, sponsors, and volunteers to help make the holidays bright for our PNS families.
Through Operation Elf, generous community members help provide holiday gifts, warm clothing, and essentials for every child in our care.
Fill out our interest form below to get involved & learn more! Your support brings joy, dignity, and a whole lot of smiles to our school during the most wonderful time of the year!
| | Created by: Natalie Ramsay, Development & Finance | | |
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