Serving our community for over 40 years on Green Lane !

CHILD CARE MISSION:
Our goal is to help each child gain self-mastery and the ability to deal competently, confidently and compassionately with the world. Within a warm, Jewish environment, the childrenıs social, emotional, intellectual and motor development is fostered. Reading and math readiness, which is an integral part of the Y preschool program, is geared in accordance with the individual abilities of each child. Parents, also, are offered support, encouragement and opportunities for socialization. "Y" children receive excellent care plus a well-rounded developmental program.
Children as young as six weeks have gym, and music classes on a weekly basis. 2 1/2 year olds and older children also have weekly computer and swim classes. Each class is led by a professional who specializes in Early Childhood instruction so that maximum benefit is received.


INFANT CARE-(6 wks-2 1/4 yrs)
Hours: 7:45 - 5:45 pm
The Infant Rooms incorporate the best features of family life with professional care within a Jewish setting. Children become part of a family-style group with each caregiver responsible for up to four children of varied ages.


TODDLER CARE-(2 1/2-3 1/2 yrs)
Hours: 7:45 - 5:45 pm

The Transition Room fosters the two year old's growing need for independence, language and motor development (including toilet training). Includes breakfast, lunch and snacks from the Y's Glatt Kosher kitchen.


NURSERY - (2 ½ - 4 1/2 yrs)
Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00pm

Emphasizing Day School Program Readiness

Nursery children are prepared for Hebrew readiness with introduction to Alef Bet and Hebrew language, Jewish Holidays and Shabbat. The program offers art and crafts, songs, stories, block play, dramatics, and various trips throughout the year. A hot nutritionally balanced meal served from the “Y” supervised Glatt Kosher Kitchen. Our large indoor play area and our newly constructed outdoor playground allows the children to stretch their muscles and develop their gross motor skills. Weekly swim, gym, library story time, Judaic music and movement enrichment classes professionally taught are all part of a rich Judaic and academic curriculum to enhance learning.


PRE-SCHOOL (3-5yrs)
Hours: 7:45 - 5:45 pm

Preschool incorporates reading and math readiness with balanced schedule of play, music, arts and crafts, Shabbat and Jewish Holiday celebrations. The emphasis is on independence in a loving caring environment. The children enjoy our newly constructed outdoor playground to build on their motor skills in addition to our gym and swim instruction once a week.


TWO FOR TWO’S

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9am – 12pm

This wonderful program is for children who turned two years old.


Extended Drop-Off/Pick-Up Options –

5 days each week.
To meet the needs of working parents who require longer childcare hours, we are offering Daycare parents an early drop-off and a late pick-up.

GET INVOLVED


The Early Childhood Committee evaluates each program in the Early Childhood Department and recommends an innovative program and ensures they meet the needs of the individual and the community. You Must be a “Y” member to serve on this committee.

 

The Parent Advisory Board is concerned with promoting staff development and fund raising for the Early Childhood Department. Besides sponsoring events such as the Sukkot dinner, Early Childhood Raffle, Chanukah Parties, fall and spring Mitzvah Sundays, and other events throughout the year, the P.A.B. is responsible for brainstorming, exploring and executing new fundraising ideas for the departments. 

Class Parents: We have two class parents from each class that will be responsible for calling the parents in the class to inform them of upcoming events. They support the teachers and help promote programs within the Early Childhood Department.

Library/Parenting Center: New this year, is our library, located on the main floor of the “Y” housed in the Chapel. It has resource materials for the parents as well as all types of books for children ranging from infant to school aged. If you have book donations please call.