Tot Shabbat Playgroup
This Friday morning playgroup is designed for parents and toddlers too young for enrollment in the school program. It is a social experience where our youngest children have the opportunity to interact with peers in a relaxed and play oriented setting. A Shabbat snack will be provided, followed by a school wide Shabbat sing with Cantor Finn.
2 year-old Class
Our 2 year old class is often a starting point for our youngest students. This class is where they experience their first separation from their parents. Easing that separation is of utmost importance, and is accomplished through a variety of engaging and hands on experiences that are developmentally suited for learners of this age. Creativity, understanding of their environment, social skills and respect for others are key components of our curricular goals and are woven into a daily fabric of music, art, dance/movement and age appropriate Jewish holidays and Hebrew. Enrollment options include 2, 3, 5 mornings or full days.
3 year-old Class
Our 3 year olds are immersed in a program that encourages conceptual development and hands on learning. Daily engagement with language and literacy, basic math concepts, science, cooking, art, music, dramatic play, Jewish holidays and Hebrew enhance opportunities to achieve curricular goals that include the ability to move from parallel play to establishment of friendships with peers and teachers. Recognizing the needs of the individual child supports their ongoing understanding of the environment, development of social skills and respect for themselves and others. Children should be potty trained by the time they enter this program. Enrollment options include 2, 3, 5 mornings or full days.
4 year-old Class
In this class, students are 4 years of age by September 1 and they attend 5 days a week to help them prepare for a full day of kindergarten. A more structured morning reflects longer attention spans and provides a nurturing, supportive environment that cultivates the growth of the child both academically and affectively. Developmentally appropriate curriculum includes the discovery and exploration of all content areas, support of ongoing development of motor skills, integrated with Jewish holidays and Hebrew vocabulary.
5 year-old Class
This program runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 5 days a week. Long term, developmentally appropriate objectives for these young learners include focus on the development of the whole child in a nurturing learning environment that allows children to lead and engage in rich and meaningful experiences. Curriculum is integrated with study in all content areas, with enrichment in art, music, drama and movement to promote creative expression. Monthly field trips enhance areas of study. Judaic studies include recognition and participation in holidays and traditions in addition to age appropriate Hebrew in the classroom. Above all, we support the child in the development of the habit of success.
Extended Care Program
In addition to our school classes which run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day, we offer extended care until 3:00 p.m. daily. Contact ECC Coordinator for more information.
Shabbat
Every Friday, the Early Childhood Center celebrates Shabbat as an entire school. Children participate in the lighting of the Sabbath candles and the blessings over wine (grape juice) and challah (braided bread). Cantor Barbara R. Finn and teachers then lead singing and story-telling. Parents are welcome to join us each Friday morning at 9:30 for this fun celebration.
Welcome to Congregation Albert’s Early Childhood Center, established in 1982. Our early childhood program strives to provide opportunities for young children between the ages of 2 and 6 to learn, play and grow together in a Jewish environment.
