About Us
West Side Nursery School is a licensed play-based preschool in Ridgewood, New Jersey, dedicated to nurturing the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of children ages 2 1/2 to 6. Our curriculum is non-denominational and we welcome students from Bergen County and surrounding communities.
Our developmentally appropriate curriculum includes art, music, indoor and outdoor play, letter/sound recognition and formation, number sense, counting, sorting, and working with shapes and patterns, as well as other hands-on experiences in math, science, and social studies.
Our facility includes fourteen large and inviting sunlight-filled classrooms, a recreational space for gym classes, and a safe outdoor playground on one acre of landscaped, fenced-in grounds.
Meet Our Director, Melissa Bangash
Melissa Bangash has been the Director of West Side Nursery School since 2013. She and her staff are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. Melissa believes in the power of play-based learning to inspire curiosity and creativity as well as provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning. She also values the important relationship between school and home, and strives to create a community where every child feels safe, supported and ready to explore.