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We view your child as capable, competent, and full of wonder. Our teachers, assistants, specialists, clergy, and administration believe that learning is a process of construction, growth, and reflection. We intentionally plan experiences and lessons to inspire ideas, spark questions, and set the stage for positive interactions.
Jewish ethical values help provide a foundation from which we strive to nurture, support, and create connections with our children, families, professional staff, and community. Our inquiry-based educational approach, which integrates a Judaic and secular curriculum, embraces the very best of developmentally appropriate practice.
Our welcoming classrooms have learning areas for block play, dramatic play, math, science, language and literacy, and motor skills.
Our outstanding campus includes five outdoor playgrounds, a computer lab, a media center, and dedicated space for science and art programming.
Our days are filled with both teacher-led and child-initiated activities. The teachers spend time helping children communicate with each other, negotiate problems, ask questions, value their own ideas, and discover the joy of learning.
Exciting news! We plan to re-open our ECC for in-school programming on January 13, 2021!
When in-person education resumes, our school will be open from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Our beautiful, open suburban campus is appropriately configured to maximize physical distancing and create classroom cohorts. Here are some of the many ways we will focus on the health, safety, and well-being of each child, family, teacher, and staff member:
To learn more about our programming or how we are protecting our school during the pandemic, please reach out to our Director, Miryam Buchler, at mbuchler@whctemple.org.
For children who turn two by September 1. Our two-year-old program is a child’s first independent step into a classroom.
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For children who turn three by September 1. The Three-Year-Old (3’s) program is when we often see friendships blossom and social dynamics take on a significant role in a child’s life.
For children who turn four by September 1. We have developed an innovative curriculum which offers kindergarten readiness with an emphasis on interactive, hands-on learning opportunities.
For children 12 – 24 months old and their parent, grandparent, or caregiver, our Baby and Toddler programs provide warm, engaging opportunities for young children.
For children who turn two between September 2 and February 15. Transitional Twos (T2’s) is a program designed to be a child’s successful “first step” into preschool.
