Mission Statement

Our Mission Statement

The Gilmore Memorial Preschool (GMPS)

The mission of the Gilmore Memorial Preschool (GMPS) is to develop school readiness for all children and families to ensure that they have a high- quality, comprehensive culturally appropriate early childhood experience in a safe and loving environment.

It is our assignment to become one of the best preschool programs in educating Paterson’s Urban Preschoolers by igniting a passion for becoming lifelong learners.

Our Core Values

Quality education in a safe and loving environment.
Base our work on knowledge of how children develop and learn.
Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family.
Recognize that children are best understood and supported in the contexts of family, culture, community and society.
Respect the dignity, worth and uniqueness of each (child, family member, and colleague).
Respect diversity in children, families and colleagues.

Educational Programs

Admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to or made available to students at the school.

Preschool Program

Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, at the school.

Wraparound

Before & Aftercare services for underprivileged children to overcome the difficult transition from pre-kindergarten to high school.

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505 East 22nd Street

Paterson NJ, 07515

(973) 977-8977

67-75 Montclair Ave.

Paterson NJ, 07503

(862) 701-6300

315-321 Crooks Ave.