Welcome to Gingham!

A Child-Focused, Whole-Family Approach to

Preschool & Kindergarten

♥ Morning and Full Day Programs for Preschoolers Ages 2 & Up

♥ Full Day Kindergarten

♥ 6 Month Age Span in Every Class

♥ Academics, Performing Arts, STEAM, Sports & Yoga

♥ Non-Denominational, Private & State Licensed

Registration 2024-25

Registration is well underway for the coming school year. Please contact Directors for more information on availability or to join our waitlist!

Get in touch to find out more!

Full Day Kindergarten

Now until 3 PM! We have just two spots left in our Full Day Kindergarten class for 2024-25... This class is capped at 16 students for maximum academic achievement. A full electives curriculum rounds out the day:

Spanish, STEM and Fine Arts!

Tell me more about Full Day K!

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The Gingham Giraffe Preschool

Give them the best start.

Located in the heart of Chatham, NJ, we are a non-denominational private school offering morning and full-day programs for children ages 2 - Kindergarten. Opened in 1990, Gingham serves our community by providing play-based learning, academics and electives offered in a nurturing environment.

Gingham's reputation for stellar academics in a family-style atmosphere speaks for itself.... Our unique curriculum with a six-month age span in every classroom

sets each of our students up for success!

Life is hectic...preschool shouldn't have to be. Check out our Family Resources Page to make a secure payment, see Gingham's calendar of events, teacher recommended products and wish lists, and more!

Take a peek behind the curtain....Watch Gingham's 4s and 5s take the stage for a holiday delight filled with music, dance, and song: The Preschool Players proudly presents...The Nutcracker!