A nurturing, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children in Jersey City, NJ.
Park View Academy was co-founded by Diane Branco and Yeon Benkovitz — two Jersey City moms who share a deep passion for trusted, play-based, and family-focused care.
Diane left corporate America in 2008 to follow her passion for creating childcare centers rooted in warmth and community. Yeon, a proud mom of four, launched the beloved play-based Lucie Goosie center.
In 2019, they joined forces to create Park View Academy — a place built on their shared vision where children feel known, loved, and supported every day.
Play-based, child-centered, and grounded in research, the HighScope Curriculum features active learning at its core. Children are guided to explore, interact, and exercise their creative imagination through purposeful play.
Well-prepared teachers support and extend each child's learning based on their developmental levels, so children enter school ready and eager to learn.
Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and supported as they explore the world around them.
We believe in partnering with parents to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in every child.
Our dedicated team of highly experienced educators provide a rich learning environment for every child.
