Open Door Nursery School

What Open Door Nursery School does

Open Door Nursery School is a not-for-profit early childhood education provider located at 432 Wyoming Avenue in Millburn, New Jersey. Established in 1973 by Wyoming Presbyterian Church, the school has operated continuously for over 50 years serving families in the Millburn/Short Hills corridor. It is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing, and complies with Millburn Township building, health, and fire codes.

The school offers age-segmented core programs for children ages 2-5: a 2s class capped at 12 children meeting two or three days per week, a 3s class capped at 16 children offered in half-day or full-day four/five-day formats, and a 4s class capped at 16 children in half-day or full-day five-day formats. Tuition for the 2025-26 school year ranges from $3,500 (2s two-day) to $10,700 (4s full-day). Ancillary revenue streams include the Camp Open Door summer program ($275-$1,175 per session), the Bridge Program for mid-year 2s entry ($2,600), Lunch Bunch add-on ($300-$400/day), Early Drop (8:30am) and Stay & Play (3pm-5pm) extended-day options, and parent-driven fundraising via the Open Door Parent Committee. Curriculum is play-based, supported by enrichment partners providing yoga, Spanish, zoo, arboretum, and science programming, with a nut-free environment and maximum two-teacher-per-class staffing.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and community-led: parents register online through the school's Weebly-hosted website with Vanco payment processing, attend in-person school tours, and learn of the school through the Wyoming Presbyterian Church congregation and the Open Door Parent Committee's word-of-mouth network. The 11-person staff is led by Director Alethea Randazza, with multiple lead and assistant teachers retained for 15+ years. The school is privately structured as a nonprofit organization with no external equity ownership, no parent company, and no subsidiaries; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Open Door Nursery School

Legal name

Open Door Nursery School

Website

https://opendoornurseryschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Open Door Nursery School is a not-for-profit, state-licensed early childhood education center in Millburn, NJ, established in 1973 by Wyoming Presbyterian Church. It serves roughly 50-90 children ages 2-5 annually through age-segmented 2s, 3s, and 4s programs, summer Camp Open Door, and extended-day add-ons, relying on tuition and parent fundraising as revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB), Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs (EDACACAL), General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Preschool programs
• Play-based learning
• Nursery school tuition
• Summer day camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Millburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - 2s Program: Not-for-profit nursery school tuition for 2-year-old children. Two-day program at $3,500/year, three-day program at $4,450/year, and Bridge program at $2,600 (starts January).
2. Tuition - 3s Program: Half day (9am-12pm) 4-day program at $6,350/year, 5-day at $7,700/year. Full day (9am-3pm) 4-day at $7,800/year, 5-day at $9,650/year. Lunch Bunch extension available at $300/day.
3. Tuition - 4s Program: Half day (9am-12pm) 5-day program at $7,700/year. Full day (9am-3pm) 5-day at $10,700/year. Lunch Bunch extension available at $400/day.
4. Camp Open Door Summer Program: Summer camp extension for children ages 3-5. $350 per week, $650 for two weeks, $1,175 for all four weeks (discounted). Week 4 (4-day) at $275. $50 non-refundable deposit required at registration.
5. Extended Day Programs: Early drop-off at 8:30am (M-F) and Stay & Play from 3pm-5pm (M-Th) available as extended day options.
6. Fundraising - No Frills Fundraiser: As a not-for-profit school, the Open Door Parent Committee conducts fundraising where families pledge donations. 100% of proceeds go directly to the school for classroom updates, playground improvements, teacher development, enrichment opportunities, and technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Open Door Nursery School provides play-based early childhood education for children ages 2-5 through age-specific class programs (2s, 3s, and 4s) with half-day and full-day scheduling options. The not-for-profit school, established in 1973 and affiliated with Wyoming Presbyterian Church in Millburn, New Jersey, supplements its core classes with extended-day services (Early Drop, Stay & Play, Lunch Bunch), a Bridge Program for younger 2s, and a themed summer Camp Open Door for ages 3-5.

Product overview

Open Door Nursery School is a not-for-profit early childhood education center established in 1973, offering a play-based curriculum for children ages 2-5. The school operates with age-based class programs (2s, 3s, and 4s classes) that include half-day and full-day scheduling options. Additional offerings include summer Camp Open Door, extended day options (Lunch Bunch, Early Drop, and Stay & Play), and a Bridge Program for younger 2s. The school emphasizes whole-child development supporting physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth through themed curriculum, enrichment activities including yoga and Spanish, and monthly field trip experiences.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Open Door: Summer camp program for children ages 3-5 who are fully potty trained. Camp runs from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM with weekly themed activities including outdoor play, water activities, hands-on exploration, and themed learning.

Products and services

• 2s Class Program Early childhood education program for children who are 2 years old by March 31, meeting twice weekly (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday) from 9:00-11:30 AM, with an optional third day on Wednesday. Class size limited to 12 children per class.
• 3s Class Program Early childhood education for children who are 3 years old by October 1, offered as a four- or five-day program in half-day (9am-12pm) or full-day (9am-3pm) formats. Class size limited to 16 children per class.
• 4s Class Program Pre-kindergarten program for children who are 4 years old by October 1, running Monday through Friday from 9am-12pm (half day) or 9am-3pm (full day), focused on reading readiness, early math and science, cooperative learning, and kindergarten readiness. Includes Spanish class. Class size limited to 16 children per class.
• Camp Open Door Summer camp extension of the school year for children ages 3-5 who are fully potty trained, running 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Each week features a themed curriculum with outdoor play, water activities, hands-on exploration, and themed learning. Pricing is $350/week, $650 for two weeks, or $1,175 for all four weeks; Week 4 (4-day) is $275. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at registration.
• Bridge Program Transitional program for young 2-year-olds beginning mid-year in January, available to children who turn two before July 31. Annual tuition is $2,600.
• Lunch Bunch Extended-day social activity from 12:00-1:00 PM for 3s and 4s children to practice independent eating, socialization, and play. Led by one or two teachers. Included in full-day 3s/4s programs and available as an add-on ($300/day for 3s, $400/day for 4s).
• Early Drop Early morning supervision option at 8:30 AM, Monday through Friday, allowing parents to drop off children before regular school hours begin.
• Stay & Play Extended afternoon care option from 3pm-5pm, Monday through Thursday, offering supervision and play time after regular school hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Classes limited to 12 children (2s) and 16 children (3s/4s) per class
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wyoming Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1973Wyoming Presbyterian Church established Open Door Nursery School in 1973 as part of its ministry to children. The church provides the facility and organizational foundation. Families are invited to participate in the church's outreach and mission projects within the community, including clothing and food drives and annual pumpkin patch events.
• Cora Hartshorn ArboretumminorOthersProvides monthly enrichment activities for children at the school as part of the special classes program.
• Millburn Fire DepartmentminorOthersProvides fire safety education through monthly enrichment visits to the school.
• Eyes of the Wild / Animal Rescue ProgramsminorOthersProvides animal education programs through monthly enrichment visits, teaching children about animals and wildlife.
• Turtle Back ZoominorOthersProvides zoo education programs as part of monthly enrichment activities.
• Science TellersminorOthersProvides science-based storytelling enrichment programs for children.
• Miss Dawn (Yoga Instructor)minorOthersLeads yoga classes for all students twice monthly, incorporating movements, music, and mindfulness.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Primrose Schools: National franchise of private early childhood education schools serving infants through pre-K and after-school. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering play-based, accredited early learning programs at a wider scale than Open Door.
• KinderCare Learning Centers: National chain of early childhood education centers offering infant care through pre-K and before/after-school programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent with age-segmented programs (similar to Open Door's 2s/3s/4s tiers) at much greater scale.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest publicly-traded operator of early childhood education centers in the U.S., serving infants through kindergarten. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping curriculum philosophy, employer-sponsored care, and age-tiered class structure.
• The Goddard School: National franchise of private preschool academies serving children six weeks to six years. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering play-based, accredited early childhood education in a similar independent-operator model.

Emerging players

• Guidepost Montessori: Growing national network of Montessori-inspired early childhood education centers serving infants through elementary. Comparable as an emerging player in the same early childhood segment with a differentiated curriculum philosophy.

Regional players

• Lightbridge Academy: New Jersey-headquartered franchise of early childhood education centers serving infants through pre-K. Directly comparable because it competes in the same NJ geography and serves the same age range with similar full-day/half-day scheduling options.
• Apple Montessori Schools: NJ/NY-based private early childhood education chain offering infant, toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs. Comparable as a regional competitor operating in the same affluent New Jersey catchment as Open Door.
• The Malvern School: PA/NJ-based private early childhood education chain with multiple locations. Comparable because it offers nursery, preschool, and pre-K programs for ages 6 weeks through 8 years in the same Mid-Atlantic geography as Open Door.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/open-door-nursery-school

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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